Clinical trials: Surgery, Cardiac
ATIII Deficiency
Anti-thrombin III (ATIII) vs Placebo in Children (<7mo) Undergoing Open Congenital Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to test whether the administration of ATIII during the intra-operative period results in improved anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and an attenuation of the activation of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02103114
- Testing
- Anti-thrombin III
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Distensibility to Predict Left Ventricular Filling Pressure and Prognosis in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation
A large left atrial (LA) volume, which represents chronic diastolic dysfunction, is associated with a poor outcome, regardless of systolic function.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01172184
- Testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Single Ventricle
Perioperative Treprostinil in Pediatric Patients Undergoing the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of treprostinil (TRE) in the perioperative non-fenestrated, extracardiac Fontan patients in order to reduce duration of chest tube drainage (in days).
- Trial name
- NCT02498444
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Atrial Fibrillation
AtriCure Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
ABLATE is a prospective, non-randomized multi-center clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the AtriCure Bipolar System for treating permanent atrial fibrillation during concomitant on-pump cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- ABLATE (NCT00560885)
- Testing
- AtriCure Bipolar System
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
VA patients with coronary artery disease and who have agreed to undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery would be randomized to receive either radial artery or saphenous vein to the study vessel.
- Trial name
- NCT00054847
- Testing
- saphenous vein graft, radial artery graft
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 733 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning, Myocardial Protection
Protection of the Heart With Remote Ischemic Preconditioning During Heart Surgery: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to compare a treatment called remote ischemic preconditioning (rIP) to no treatment. rIP is a simple treatment that is believed to help patients recover better after heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00546390
- Testing
- Blood Pressure Cuff
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Atrial Fibrillation
Fish Oil for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to determine if omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce atrial fibrillation and other outcomes after cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- FISH (NCT00446966)
- Testing
- Omega Three Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chirag Sandesara
Coronary Artery Disease
The MASS COMM Post-Randomization Phase Cohort Study
The primary objective of the Post-Randomization Phase Cohort Study is to continue to assess the safety of non-emergency PCI performed at hospitals without cardiac surgery on-site in patients with myocardial ischemia (other than…
- Trial name
- NCT02072421
- Testing
- PCI
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,879 people
- Sponsor
- Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions
Effects of CoSeal on Bleeding & Adhesions in Pediatric Heart Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded-evaluator study that will evaluate the effectiveness of a surgical sealant (CoSeal) composed of biocompatible polyethylene glycol on the formation of mediastinal and…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT01330433
- Testing
- CoSeal Surgical Spray Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Atrial Fibrillation New Onset, Hemorrhage
Randomized Double Blind Control Trial on Effects of Ranolazine on New Onset Atrial Fibrillation
The aim of this study is to evaluate the prophylactic effects of Ranolazine on new onset atrial fibrillation in post-operative coronary artery bypass graft and valve surgery patient population at Staten Island University hospital.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation New Onset, Hemorrhage, Prolonged QTc Interval, Ventricular Tachycardia
- Trial name
- NCT01590979
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Other Intraoperative Cardiac Functional Disturbances During Cardiac Surgery
Amiodarone for the Prevention of Reperfusion Ventricular Fibrillation
This was a prospective, randomized, double blinded study in which patients undergoing a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with aortic cross clamping were randomly assigned to receive amiodarone, lidocaine, or saline placebo prior to…
- Trial name
- NCT00587483
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Amiodarone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Endocarditis
Early Surgery Versus Conventional Treatment in Infective Endocarditis
There have been no prospective clinical studies in infective endocarditis comparing early surgery with the conventional treatment strategy based on current guidelines.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT00750373)
- Testing
- Valve surgery with removal of vegetations
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Acute Pain, Hyperalgesia
IV Acetaminophen as an Adjunct Analgesic in Cardiac Surgery
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery experience significant postoperative pain, which may impact postoperative outcomes. The aim of this single center, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial is to determine if…
- Trial name
- CarDolMev (NCT01544062)
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Comparison of Surgical and Medical Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease
This study will compare medical therapy with coronary bypass surgery and/or surgical ventricular reconstruction for patients with congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Failure, Congestive, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- STICH (NCT00023595)
- Testing
- CABG surgery plus MED, Active Medication Alone, CABG plus MED and SVR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,136 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cardiac Surgery, Erythrocyte Transfusion
Red Cell Storage Duration Study
The RECESS study will compare the effects of transfusing red blood cell units stored <= 10 days vs. red blood cell units stored >= 21 days, in patients who are undergoing complex cardiac surgery and are likely to need a red blood…
- Trial name
- RECESS (NCT00991341)
- Testing
- Red blood cell units stored <= 10 days, Red blood cell units stored >= 21 days
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,481 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Endocarditis
Postoperative Antibiotic Management Duration Following Surgery for Intravenous Drug Abuse (IVDA) Endocarditis (OPTIMAL)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and compliance of initial intravenous (IV) antibiotics followed by oral antibiotic therapy following uncomplicated IVDA endocarditis.
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL (NCT05156437)
- Testing
- Amoxycillin, Cefalexin, Dicloxacillin, Linezolid, Levofloxacin, Rifampicin, Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime, Ceftaroline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Congenital Heart Disease
Fibrinogen Concentrate vs Cryoprecipitate
One of the most common hemostatic derangements in pediatric open- heart surgery is an acute acquired hypofibrinogenemia. This compromises fibrin clot generation and platelet aggregation, resulting in increased bleeding and…
- Trial name
- NCT03014700
- Testing
- Fibrinogen Concentrate, Cryoprecipitate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Heart Failure
Effectiveness of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair Versus Medical Treatment for People With Significant Mitral Regurgitation and Non-ischemic Congestive Heart Failure
Mitral regurgitation (MR), also known as mitral insufficiency, is a condition in which the heart's mitral valve, located between two of the heart's main chambers, does not firmly shut, allowing blood to leak backwards within the…
- Trial name
- SMMART-HF (NCT00608140)
- Testing
- Surgical mitral valvuloplasty with placement of annular ring (SMVR), Optimal medical therapy (OMT)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Telehealth, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The Effectiveness of a Telehealth Program on Cardiac Symptom Distress, Self-care and Quality of Life of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Study
The goal of this randomized trial is to compare the outcomes of a telehealth program with conventional discharge care for patients aged 18 years and older with coronary artery disease following coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06648291
- Testing
- QOCA EKG Device, Usual Care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Erector Spinae Plane Block, Pain Control
Intravenous(IV) vs. Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Cardiac Surgery
Interfascial plane blocks have been developed for analgesia, among which the erector spinae plane (ESP) has gained popularity. The ESP block has been hypothesized to provide truncal analgesia by spread of local anesthetic into…
- Conditions
- Erector Spinae Plane Block, Pain Control, Post-Operative Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT04995497
- Testing
- Intravenous Administration of Lidocaine Post Cardiac Surgery, Administration of Lidocaine Post Cardiac Surgery via ESP Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Archit Sharma