Clinical trials
Cardiac Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 310 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05470686Recruiting
Heart surgery patients: link oxygen levels to lung ultrasound
This study checks how well a lung ultrasound score matches oxygen levels after heart surgery. It may help clinicians monitor breathing problems using ultrasound and guide non-drug breathing and therapy care.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 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+ - NCT07622823Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Reduce Pain After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves (called fascial plane blocks) can help reduce pain and improve recovery after planned heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique helps patients manage pain better and recover faster.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06370611Enrolling by invitation
Home rehab after heart surgery for older adults
This study tests whether early, home-based rehabilitation (using video calls and remote monitoring) can help older adults recover better after heart surgery. If you join, you'll get rehab sessions starting soon after you go home.
AalborgAges 65 years+ - NCT07496424Recruiting
Comparing manual vs automatic strain in heart surgery patients
This trial compares two ways of measuring heart strain (the heart's ability to squeeze) after cardiac surgery. It uses GE ultrasound machines and special software to see if automatic measurements are as good as manual ones.
ViennaAges 18–99 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06616129Recruiting
Geriatric risk assessment for older heart surgery patients
This study tests whether a special geriatric risk assessment and shared decision-making conversation helps older patients (70+) and their doctors choose the best treatment for heart surgery. It aims to improve quality of life by tailoring decisions to each person's health risks.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 70 years+ - NCT06001489Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before heart surgery
This trial tests whether watching a 360-degree virtual reality video can help reduce anxiety before heart surgery. If you are waiting for elective heart surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to participate.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06343259Recruiting
Comparing anesthesia types for hip surgery in older adults
This study compares general anesthesia (you are completely asleep) versus spinal anesthesia (you are awake but numb from the waist down) during hip surgery to see which one is better at preventing heart muscle damage. It is for people 65 and older who are at moderate to high risk for heart problems.
IstanbulAges 65 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+ - NCT06969287RecruitingPhase 3
Testing fluvoxamine to prevent confusion after surgery
This trial tests if a medication called fluvoxamine can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion and disorientation) after non-cardiac surgery. If you are having surgery that requires at least a 2-day hospital stay, this study may be for you.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05922982Recruiting
Guided medicine weaning for low blood pressure after heart surgery
This study tests a method to safely reduce (wean) norepinephrine, a blood-pressure–support medicine, in people who develop low blood pressure after heart surgery. It uses a monitoring index to help decide when it may be safer to lower the dose, aiming to improve recovery and reduce risks.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06294119Recruiting
Brain-heart-vessel interaction study in heart surgery patients
This study looks at how your brain, heart, and blood vessels work together during heart surgery. It uses simple tests to measure these connections, which may help doctors better understand your health.
San Donato Milanese, MilanAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06728826Recruiting
Preventing atrial fibrillation after heart surgery with pericardiotomy
This study tests if opening the sac around the heart (pericardiotomy) can lower the chance of developing an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. It is for people having surgery on the heart's valves, major blood vessels, or arteries.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 310 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.
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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.