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 382 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07625553RecruitingPhase 2
Relaxin Agonist to Protect Kidneys During Heart Surgery
This study tests whether a drug called R2R01 can help protect your kidneys during major heart surgery. Heart surgery can sometimes damage the kidneys, and this trial is looking to see if this new medication reduces that risk.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06952387Recruiting
Personalized blood pressure for high-risk surgery patients
This study tests whether personalized blood pressure management during and after major surgery can reduce complications and death in older adults with heart or blood vessel risks. It aims to find the safest blood pressure targets for each patient.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 65–90 - NCT06205875Recruiting
High vs. low dose pain block after minimally invasive heart valve surgery
This trial compares two doses of a numbing medicine injected into the chest wall to control pain after heart valve surgery. If you qualify, you will receive either a higher or lower dose of the pain block to see which provides better pain relief and recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06493227Recruiting
Extended use of bleeding control drugs after heart surgery
This trial is for hospitals, not patients. Hospitals that do many open heart surgeries and whose doctors agree to use certain bleeding control drugs (fibrinolysis inhibitors) as per the study protocol can participate.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT05197972Recruiting
Hypnosis and heart-breathing training to reduce cancer surgery anxiety
This study tests whether guided “heart-breathing” and hypnosis (through an app) can lower anxiety before cancer surgery. It may help you feel calmer in the days leading up to the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT07531602Enrolling by invitation
How breathing pressure affects heart function during surgery
This study observes how different levels of breathing support during heart surgery affect your heart's function. Researchers will use ultrasound and monitoring tools already planned for your surgery to see how small changes in breathing pressure impact your heart's performance.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07116733RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two anesthetics for heart bypass surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia (desflurane gas vs. propofol IV) during coronary artery bypass surgery to see which one is better for your heart. It might help patients who are having planned bypass surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06118034RecruitingPhase 3
Colchicine for heart surgery recovery
This study tests whether the drug colchicine can reduce inflammation and protect organs during and after planned heart surgery. It may help people recover better.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–80 - NCT07108764Recruiting
Medicine to prevent confusion after abdominal surgery in seniors
This trial tests giving either lidocaine or dexmedetomidine during abdominal surgery to see if it helps keep the brain healthy and lowers the chance of waking up confused or agitated. It is for older adults having planned abdominal surgery who are otherwise in fairly good health.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT07173998Recruiting
Quality of life after heart surgery with irregular heartbeat
This study looks at quality of life in people who develop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) after heart surgery. Researchers will ask you to fill out surveys to understand how this condition affects your daily life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT01390675Recruiting
Registry for heart valve replacement anesthesia during TAVR
This study tracks patients who get a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR), a procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve without open-heart surgery. It looks at the type of anesthesia used during the procedure and records outcomes to learn what works best for patients.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06793670RecruitingPhase 4
Landiolol study for mitral valve surgery patients
This trial tests a short-acting beta-blocker called Landiolol given during mitral valve surgery to see if it helps the heart recover after surgery. It is for patients who have certain signs of heart strain before their operation.
Alessandria, PiedmontAges 18 years+ - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - NCT04795193Enrolling by invitation
Minithoracotomy vs open surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries
This trial compares two types of bypass surgery for people with multiple blocked heart arteries, to see which one better improves quality of life and how well the bypasses stay open. You may be assigned based on your preferences, and the study also tracks heart scan and follow-up results.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 25–85 - NCT07303855Recruiting
Better fluid management after major abdominal surgery
This study compares two ways of giving fluids to people after major abdominal surgery in the ICU. It will see if using a measure of how much blood the heart pumps (cardiac index) is better than the usual method based on vein pressure.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 18–65 - NCT06978179Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after lower belly surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (QL block vs TAP block) to see which one provides better pain relief after lower abdominal surgery. If you are having this surgery, you may be able to join and receive one of these blocks to help manage your pain.
SohagAges 18–65 - NCT07713121Recruiting
Keeping blood pressure up during surgery to prevent confusion in older adults
This trial tests whether keeping blood pressure at 85 mmHg or higher during surgery can reduce confusion (delirium) after surgery. It is for older adults with high blood pressure who are having non-cardiac surgery.
HamburgAges 65 years+ - NCT07017933Recruiting
Kidney support device for heart surgery patients
This trial tests a new device that helps support kidney function during heart surgery. It is for people with mild to moderate kidney problems who are having bypass or valve surgery.
Weston, FloridaAges 22–85 - NCT06961175Recruiting
Platelet function study in heart surgery
This study looks at how well platelets work during heart surgery using a special test called thromboelastography. It may help doctors understand and manage bleeding risks in people having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
SalamancaAges 18 years+ - NCT06486636Recruiting
Pericardiotomy in heart surgery
This trial tests whether opening the sac around the heart (pericardiotomy) during certain heart surgeries can help prevent future heart rhythm problems. It may be an option for people having surgery on the main artery from the heart, heart valves, or heart arteries.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06739005Recruiting
AI model to assess heart surgeon technique in bypass surgery
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately evaluate the surgical technique of heart surgeons performing a common bypass procedure. If you are a first-time bypass patient and do not have certain heart or organ conditions, you may be able to participate and help improve surgical training tools.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04330651Recruiting
Extra-support machine for heart patients after surgery
This study looks at using an external life-support machine after heart surgery. It may help patients who need temporary extra support while the heart and body recover.
FlorenceAges 18–80 - NCT05559164RecruitingPhase 2
Statins to protect the heart during HER2 breast cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a cholesterol medicine (a statin) can lower the risk of heart damage in people receiving HER2-targeted breast cancer therapy. If you qualify, you may be given a statin and followed with heart tests and blood work to watch for safety and benefit.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 382 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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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.