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 386 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06956911Enrolling by invitation
Low-resistance exercise with blood flow restriction after heart surgery
This trial tests if gentle arm exercises with a special blood pressure cuff can help men recover their lung function after heart surgery. It may be an option for those who are stable and ready to follow simple instructions.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 45–60 - NCT06115759Recruiting
Recovery and activity study after open-heart surgery
This study tests a new recovery plan called T-REX to see if it helps patients feel better and get back to moving sooner after open-heart surgery. It is for people having surgery at Thorax Centrum Twente.
Enschede, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT06575530RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam for sedation after non-cardiac surgery
This trial tests a sedative called remimazolam besylate in patients who need a breathing tube and light sedation after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if it works well and is safe.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT05841056RecruitingPhase 3
Short amiodarone treatment to prevent new heart rhythm after surgery
This trial studies whether a short course of amiodarone started right after heart surgery can reduce problems from new-onset atrial fibrillation (a common fast heart rhythm) or flutter. It may help some patients avoid ongoing rhythm issues and improve recovery soon after discharge.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04164173Recruiting
Breathing therapies after heart surgery for lung overinflation
This study looks at breathing (respiratory) therapies to help after certain heart surgeries that can cause the lungs to feel overly inflated. If you’re eligible, you may receive and be assessed for how well these breathing treatments work during your recovery.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT04289142RecruitingPhase 4
Testing memory effects of dexmedetomidine during heart surgery
This study looks at how a sleep medicine called dexmedetomidine affects thinking and memory after heart surgery. It compares cognitive outcomes over time to see if this sedation choice changes long-term brain function.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT04913649RecruitingPhase 4
IV iron for anemia after heart surgery in older adults
This trial tests whether giving iron through a vein after heart surgery helps treat postoperative anemia (low red blood cells) in people age 70 and older. It may improve recovery by correcting low iron levels after surgery.
BredaAges 70 years+ - NCT04920565Recruiting
Hemoperfusion with Polymyxin B for septic shock after heart surgery
This trial studies a blood-filter treatment (hemoperfusion with Polymyxin B) to reduce harmful substances in the blood for people who develop septic shock after heart surgery. It may help by lowering inflammation and improving safety, but it also requires meeting specific signs of severe infection and blood/bleeding conditions.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT05972356Recruiting
How heart relaxation affects outcomes in heart surgery
This study looks at whether a measurement of how well the heart relaxes helps predict outcomes after heart surgery. It focuses on patients treated in Amsterdam UMC and uses care data to understand who may be at higher or lower risk.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06619912RecruitingPhase 3
Medicine to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial tests if a medication called dexmedetomidine can help prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion and disorientation) after heart surgery. It is for adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07030166Recruiting
Predicting kidney injury risk after non-cardiac surgery
This trial uses machine learning to predict the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after non-cardiac surgery. If you are 18 or older and having this type of surgery, it may help understand your risk and guide care.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT07184476Recruiting
Measuring small blood vessels in kids having heart surgery
This study looks at tiny blood vessels in children with specific heart defects during surgery. It may help doctors better understand circulation and improve care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day–17 years - NCT07401836Recruiting
Sleep bundle for heart surgery patients
This trial tests a special sleep program (bundle) to help patients sleep better after heart surgery. Researchers want to see if it improves recovery and well-being.
Saint John, New BrunswickAges 19 years+ - NCT07588178Recruiting
Sleep Problems Before Heart Surgery: Study on Recovery
This research examines how sleep issues before heart surgery may affect how well patients recover afterward. Researchers will study blood markers and chemical changes to better understand this connection and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05595954Recruiting
Personalized anesthesia plan to protect the brain during heart surgery
This trial studies whether tailoring anesthesia and monitoring the brain’s blood-flow control during heart surgery can improve neurological outcomes (brain-related function and recovery). It may help by guiding anesthesia in a more individualized way and checking how well the brain is protected during the operation.
BaselAges 65 years+ - NCT06626035RecruitingPhase 3
Pain Medicine Study for Children Having Heart Surgery
This study tests a pain medicine for children having heart surgery. It aims to see if the medicine works well and is safe for managing pain after the operation.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 3–18 - NCT07267013RecruitingPhase 2
Testing clindamycin instead of vancomycin in aortic heart surgery
This study tests if clindamycin, a common antibiotic, works as well as vancomycin to prevent infections during heart surgery on the aorta (the main artery from the heart). Patients must be having planned morning surgery with the heart-lung machine and understand French.
Nantes, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06791551Recruiting
Non-drug therapy before heart surgery to protect the brain
This study tests whether a simple, non-drug, non-surgical program before heart surgery can help protect your brain. It is for people with heart disease who are at higher risk for problems like stroke after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04331249Recruiting
Monitoring heart device during and around your procedure
This trial looks at how to manage and check implanted heart devices (pacemakers/defibrillators) during and around a planned procedure. It may help teams improve safety and decision-making during surgery or catheter procedures.
Fürth, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07677319Recruiting
Heart surgery after age 75: a study on recovery
This study looks at how well people aged 75 and older recover after emergency heart surgery. It uses a special test to measure frailty and quality of life for one year after surgery.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 75 years+ - NCT07208500Recruiting
Arm cuff treatment before surgery to protect lungs in older adults
This study tests if a simple, non-invasive treatment (briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on your arm) before surgery can reduce lung complications in older adults having non-heart, non-lung surgery. It may help protect your lungs during and after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT07008040Enrolling by invitation
Silver dressing to prevent infection after heart surgery
This trial tests whether a special silver dressing placed on the surgical wound after heart surgery can prevent infections. If you are scheduled for heart surgery through a breastbone cut, you may be eligible to join.
JeddahAges 18 years+ - NCT07239648Recruiting
Heart surgery and confusion after the operation
This study looks at confusion or disorientation (delirium) that can happen after heart surgery. It aims to learn more about who might be affected and how to improve recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07278661RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery romiplostim for patients with low platelets having heart surgery
This trial tests if giving romiplostim before heart surgery can safely increase low platelet counts. It may help patients with low platelets avoid bleeding complications during and after surgery.
AngersAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 386 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.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.