Clinical trials
Cardiac Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 311 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07116941Recruiting
Multisensory and cognitive therapy for heart surgery recovery in the ICU
This study tests whether gentle activities like music, scents, and simple brain exercises help people recover faster after open-heart surgery in the ICU. It is designed for patients who are awake, stable, and ready to start moving.
BoluAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07267546Recruiting
Study on heart-lung machine fluid and its effects in heart surgery
This study looks at how the fluid used to fill the heart-lung machine affects the body's chemistry and recovery in patients having heart surgery. It may help doctors choose the best fluid for better outcomes after bypass surgery.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT01653223Recruiting
Simvastatin to protect the heart during heart surgery
This trial looks at whether simvastatin (a cholesterol medicine) can help protect the heart during cardiac surgery. You might be invited if you’re having surgery for certain, non-complex heart conditions, but not if you have some specific related health problems.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 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 - 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+ - NCT07414251Recruiting
Preparing children for heart procedures
This study looks at how children prepare for heart surgery or a heart catheterization. It will ask families to fill out questionnaires to help improve preoperative care.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges Up to 18 years - NCT07420712Recruiting
A Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
This study tests a pain-relieving nerve block for the back (serratus posterior superior plane block) given before minimally invasive heart bypass surgery. It aims to see if this block helps with pain control and recovery after surgery.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07422129Recruiting
Aortic wall analysis during heart surgery
This study looks at the structure and strength of the aorta (the main artery from your heart) in patients having surgery to replace part of it or having a heart transplant. The goal is to better understand the aortic wall to improve future treatments.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07524998Recruiting
Surgery outcomes for complex heart defects across ages
This study tracks how children and adults with complex heart defects fare after surgery. Researchers want to understand what surgical techniques work best at different ages and how patients recover long-term.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07556185Recruiting
Testing a home heart health monitoring app for kids
This study tests whether young people with heart conditions can use a home monitoring app called Medly to track their symptoms and weight. The app may help doctors catch problems earlier and keep kids healthier at home.
Toronto, OntarioAges 8–18 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07632131Recruiting
Storytelling therapy to prevent PTSD after heart surgery
This study tests whether a special therapy called narrative exposure—where you talk through your surgery experience with a trained counselor—can help prevent PTSD (post-traumatic stress) in people recovering from heart surgery in the ICU. The goal is to help you process what happened so you feel less distressed afterward.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07258706Enrolling by invitation
Study on TAVI results based on patient differences
This trial is for people with severe aortic stenosis who are already scheduled for TAVI (a procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve). It looks at how individual differences affect the procedure's outcomes.
VicenzaAges 18 years+ - NCT06513416Recruiting
Gut bacteria and lung problems after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether the bacteria in your gut are linked to lung complications after a long abdominal surgery. If you are 65 or older and having a scheduled upper abdominal surgery, researchers want to understand how your microbiome affects your recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 311 recruiting cardiac surgery 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 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 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.