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Coronary Artery DiseaseNCT07073885

Effect of Ultra-Low Tidal Volume on Mechanical Power During Heart Bypass Surgery

A study testing Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation and Apnea Group in people with Coronary Artery Disease, run by Konya City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether ultra-low tidal volume (ULTV) ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can reduce mechanical power (MP) and improve postoperative respiratory outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Coronary Artery Disease
What is being tested?
Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation and Apnea Group
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
10 Oct 2025to 20 Feb 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients of either sex aged over 18 years
  • Patients classified as ASA II-IV
  • Patients scheduled for elective CABG

Who cannot join

  • Presence of severe COPD
  • Uncontrolled bronchial asthma
  • Decompensated heart failure (NYHA class III-IV)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • History of lung surgery
  • Morbid obesity (BMI >35)
  • Emergency surgery cases
  • Patients who decline to participate in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Konya City Hospital

    Konya, 42020

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation on Mechanical Power in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether ultra-low tidal volume (ULTV) ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can reduce mechanical power (MP) and improve postoperative respiratory outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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Does ULTV ventilation during CPB result in lower intraoperative mechanical power compared to apnea?

Can ULTV ventilation reduce extubation time and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) stay and improve the PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio (Partial Pressure of Arterial Oxygen / Fraction of Inspired Oxygen Ratio)?

Researchers will compare patients receiving ULTV ventilation to those undergoing apnea after aortic cross-clamping to assess the effects on mechanical power and postoperative outcomes.

Participants will:

Be randomized to either ULTV ventilation or apnea group

Undergo standard general anesthesia and CABG surgery

Have mechanical power measured at three time points (pre-CPB, post-CPB, and ICU pre-extubation)

Have arterial blood gases evaluated for PaO₂/FiO₂ ratios

Be monitored for extubation time and ICU length of stay

This study aims to generate evidence that could inform safer and more protective intraoperative ventilation strategies during cardiac surgery.

Read the detailed description

This is a prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, single-center clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of ultra-low tidal volume (ULTV) ventilation on intraoperative mechanical power (MP) and postoperative pulmonary outcomes in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).

After obtaining informed consent, eligible adult patients (ASA II-IV) scheduled for elective CABG will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

ULTV Group: Ventilation will be continued after aortic cross-clamping using volume-controlled ventilation with a tidal volume of 3-4 mL/kg ideal body weight, 12-15 breaths per minute, 5 cm H₂O PEEP, and 50% FiO₂.

Apnea Group: Mechanical ventilation will be discontinued after aortic cross-clamping, and patients will remain apneic during CPB.

Mechanical power will be calculated using a validated surrogate formula and measured at three key time points: pre-CPB (baseline), post-CPB (before ICU transfer), and at the 2nd postoperative hour in the ICU (before extubation). Arterial blood gases will be obtained to determine PaO₂/FiO₂ ratios at these time points and 24 hours post-extubation.

Secondary outcomes include extubation time and length of ICU stay.

This study aims to generate evidence supporting the potential protective effects of continued low-volume ventilation during CPB, with a focus on reducing ventilator-induced lung injury by limiting mechanical power and preserving alveolar integrity.

Being tested
Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation, Apnea Group
Medical subject headings
Coronary Artery Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ultra-Low Tidal Volume VentilationOther

    Ventilation continued during CPB using volume-controlled mode with ultra-low tidal volume (3-4 mL/kg IBW(Ideal Body Weight)), 12-15 breaths/min, 5 cm H₂O PEEP, and 50% FiO₂.

  • Apnea GroupOther

    In this group, mechanical ventilation will be discontinued after aortic cross-clamping during CPB, and apnea will be maintained throughout the bypass period.

Study groups in NCT07073885
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group ULTVExperimentalParticipants in this group will continue to receive mechanical ventilation after aortic cross-clamping during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Ventilation will be provided in volume-controlled mode with a tidal volume of 3-4 mL/kg ideal body weight, respiratory rate of 12-15 breaths/min, 5 cm H₂O PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure), and 50% FiO₂. .
Receives: Other: Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation
Apnea GroupActive comparatorAfter the application of the aortic cross-clamp, mechanical ventilation will be discontinued, and apnea will be maintained.
Receives: Other: Apnea Group

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mechanical Power

    Primary Aim Measurements Calculation of Mechanical Power (MP)

    Several methods exist for measuring MP. In this study, a simplified and validated method will be employed. The formula is expressed as follows:

    MP (J/min) = 0.098 × RR × Vt × (PEEP + ½[Pplat - PEEP] + [Ppeak - Pplat]) (RR: Respiratory Rate, Vt : Tidal Volume, PEEP: Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, Pplat: Plateau Pressure, Ppeak: Peak Inspiratory Pressure).

    Thus, MP is calculated as the product of the work per individual breath (volume × pressure) multiplied by the respiratory rate. Primary evaluation parameters will be computed using ventilator settings, with three consecutive measurements taken and averaged for accuracy.

    Measured: MP Measurements (Mechanical Power)MP 1: Baseline (after intubation and before surgical incision)MP 2: At the end of surgery (prior to ICU admission)MP 3: Postoperative 2nd hour in ICU (prior to extubation)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. extubation time

    Extubation time is defined as the duration (in hours) from the end of surgery to the time of tracheal extubation.

    Measured: From the end of surgery until the time of tracheal extubation, assessed up to 24 hours postoperatively.

  2. duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay.

    Defined as the number of calendar days the patient remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) following surgery, until transfer to the general ward. Data will be collected daily during ICU stay.

    Measured: From ICU admission following surgery until ICU discharge, assessed up to 7 days postoperatively.

  3. PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio.

    PaO₂/FiO₂ ratios will be calculated from arterial blood gas samples obtained at four predefined time points: after intubation and before surgical incision (preoperative baseline), at the end of surgery (prior to ICU admission), at the 2nd postoperative hour in the ICU (before extubation), and at the 24th hour following extubation.

    Measured: 1. Baseline (after intubation, before surgical incision)2. At the end of surgery (prior to ICU admission)3. Postoperative 2nd hour in ICU (prior to extubation)4. 24 hours after extubation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Jul 2025
  2. Study start10 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completion15 Feb 2026
  4. Study completion20 Feb 2026

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07073885
Sponsor's protocol ID
CABGO-MP
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
2 Jul 2025
Last updated
2 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: maybe, we can share all info after finish the study

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Ultra-Low Tidal Volume Ventilation and Apnea Group in people with Coronary Artery Disease, run by Konya City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mechanical Power (time frame: MP Measurements (Mechanical Power)MP 1: Baseline (after intubation and before surgical incision)MP 2: At the end of surgery (prior to ICU admission)MP 3: Postoperative 2nd hour in ICU (prior to extubation)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Mar 2026.

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