Clinical trials
Cardiac Surgery Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac surgery patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 389 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07164300Recruiting
Tranexamic acid dosing study in heart surgery
This study compares different doses of tranexamic acid, a medicine that reduces bleeding, in patients having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. It aims to find the best dose to prevent blood loss.
IoanninaAges 18–99 - NCT07267416Recruiting
Monitoring to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial uses brain monitoring during heart surgery to try to prevent post-surgery confusion or memory problems. It may help if you are having valve repair or bypass surgery.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07283783Recruiting
Wellness program for Black surgical patients
This trial tests a wellness program designed for Black patients having surgery. The program aims to help with depression and anxiety before and after the operation.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT07351149Recruiting
Study on kidney injury after major surgery in children
This trial looks at how often children develop kidney problems after major surgery that isn't on the heart or kidneys. The goal is to learn more about these injuries and how to prevent them.
Perth, Western AustraliaAges birth–16 years - NCT02488876Recruiting
Banking heart tissue samples after cardiac surgery
This study collects tissue samples from people who are having heart surgery and stores them in a database to better understand the body’s inflammatory (immune) response after surgery. Your participation may help researchers learn why inflammation happens and how to improve care after surgery.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges Any age - NCT07557108Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Improve Recovery After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves in the chest wall (fascial plane blocks) help patients recover better and have less pain after open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique improves how you feel and function in the days after your operation.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–70 - NCT07588230Recruiting
Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Pain
This study tests a targeted nerve block (pain-numbing injection) to help manage pain after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. Researchers want to see if this technique reduces pain and the need for opioid medications during recovery.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 18–75 - NCT07604402Recruiting
Aortic Valve Replacement Without On-Site Surgery
This study tests a catheter-based procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve without traditional open-heart surgery. It's designed for patients who are at higher risk for surgery due to age, health conditions, or anatomy.
FerraraAges Any age - NCT07649330Recruiting
Myofascial Release for Heart Surgery Recovery
This study tests whether a hands-on soft-tissue massage technique can help reduce pain and stiffness in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if it speeds up healing and improves quality of life after the procedure.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07708740Recruiting
Two doses of ketamine for preventing slow heart rate during eye surgery
This study tests whether two doses of ketamine (a medicine given through a vein) can reduce a reflex that slows the heart during eye surgery. If you are having eye surgery that involves moving the eye muscles, you may be eligible.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07511673Recruiting
Dental screening before heart valve surgery
This trial tests whether a dental checkup before heart valve surgery can improve recovery and prevent complications. If you are scheduled for a heart valve procedure, you may be able to join.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07162506RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing further treatment options for esophageal cancer after chemo-immunotherapy
This trial compares two approaches for people with esophageal cancer that has shrunk or disappeared after initial chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy. It looks at whether adding targeted radiation (DCRT) or surgery is better. The goal is to find the most effective next step for eligible patients.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06337838RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing blood loss during surgery in kidney patients
This trial tests two medications, tranexamic acid and desmopressin, to see if they can reduce bleeding during surgery in people with severe kidney disease or on dialysis. The results may help make surgery safer for you.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07243769Recruiting
Comparing exercise types for heart rehab
This trial compares core, aerobic, and combined exercise in patients doing phase II cardiac rehab. It aims to find which type works best for heart recovery.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05749887Recruiting
Salvage surgery after chemo-radiation for cervical cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery after standard chemo-radiation can help control cervical cancer that may still be present. It may be an option if your biopsy or PET-CT scan suggests residual tumor in the cervix and/or nearby pelvic lymph nodes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07757165RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery after drug treatment for advanced stomach cancer
This trial is for people with advanced stomach cancer that has shrunk after initial chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It compares whether adding surgery to continued medical treatment is better than staying on medical treatment alone, with the goal of improving outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06794359Enrolling by invitation
Comparing minimally invasive vs. traditional bypass for multi-vessel heart disease
This study compares two types of heart bypass surgery for people with blockages in multiple heart arteries: a newer, less invasive technique (minimally invasive CABG) versus the traditional open-chest approach. It aims to see which approach leads to better recovery and outcomes.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04628767RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. It compares different treatment approaches based on whether a patient can receive cisplatin chemotherapy.
Kingman, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281417RecruitingPhase 2
Testing adding cemiplimab to chemo before surgery for sinus cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps treat sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination reduces tumors more effectively than chemotherapy alone.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05647265RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma
This trial tests adding immunotherapy before surgery to help patients with sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer and make surgery possible, while checking safety.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT04493996Recruiting
Cognitive training before heart surgery to protect memory
This trial tests whether brain-focused cognitive training before elective heart surgery can help reduce memory and thinking problems afterward. If you qualify, you may do language-based thinking exercises and complete short brain tests around the time of surgery.
Bad NauheimAges 18 years+ - NCT04915261RecruitingPhase 4
Lenient versus strict instructions after heart device surgery
This trial compares two styles of “post-surgery instructions” after implantation of a new heart device lead. It may help determine which approach is better for patients’ recovery and safety after the procedure.
Ottawa, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05036538Recruiting
Reducing pre-surgery stress to help prevent confusion after heart surgery
This study tests whether a stress-reducing relaxation method before heart surgery can lower the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) and longer-term thinking problems. It may help you keep clearer thinking in the days and weeks after surgery.
Bad Nauheim, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT05132504RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemotherapy and immunotherapy for operable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) before surgery, to shrink or control potentially removable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes while making sure the cancer can still be safely removed by surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 389 recruiting cardiac surgery patients studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cardiac surgery patients trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cardiac surgery patients trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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