Clinical trials
Cardiopulmonary Bypass clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiopulmonary bypass clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06702553RecruitingPhase 3
Nitric oxide to reduce support after heart surgery
This trial tests whether giving nitric oxide gas during heart surgery can help patients recover faster and need less breathing and circulation support afterward. It is for people having planned heart or aortic surgery with a heart-lung machine for the first time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07508579Recruiting
Hypothermia's effect on brain monitoring during heart surgery
This study tests if lowering body temperature during heart surgery affects how two brain-monitoring devices track anesthesia depth. It may help doctors better manage anesthesia during bypass surgery.
Sakarya, SerdivanAges 18–80 - NCT03302195Recruiting
Heparin and bypass blood management for obese heart surgery
This trial studies the best way to manage blood thinning (anticoagulation) during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine in people with obesity. It may help reduce blood-clotting and bleeding complications by comparing different care strategies.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05996120Recruiting
Finding the best temperature during heart-lung machine surgery
This study looks at the best body temperature to use during heart surgery when a heart-lung machine is needed. You may be able to join if you are having bypass surgery or valve repair, your risk score is moderate or higher, and your surgery is not an emergency.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18 years+ - NCT06917859RecruitingPhase 1
Steroid to protect kidneys during heart surgery
This trial is testing whether a single dose of the steroid methylprednisolone, given before heart surgery, can protect your kidneys from damage during the operation. If you qualify, you'll receive the drug or a placebo, and your kidney function will be monitored closely.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT04296071Recruiting
Testing blood markers after heart surgery in infants
This trial studies patterns in immune cells (neutrophils) in very young children who undergo heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. The goal is to better understand and potentially reduce lung injury after surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 1 year - NCT07094087RecruitingPhase 3
Blood clotting medicine for heart surgery bleeding
This trial tests a medicine called 4F-PCC to stop bleeding during complex heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It could help people who have bleeding problems after the surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07683299Recruiting
New heart monitoring during bypass surgery
This study tests a new way to monitor your heart and blood flow during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see if this integrated approach helps doctors make better decisions during the operation.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07549243Enrolling by invitation
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Protect Kidneys During Heart Surgery
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to your ear can help protect your kidneys during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. Kidney damage after this type of surgery is common, and researchers want to see if this non-invasive stimulation can prevent it.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07354841Recruiting
Testing safety of heart-lung machine tubes
This study tests two types of tubes used during heart surgery to connect you to a heart-lung machine. It aims to see if they work safely and effectively.
Bari, BAAges 18 years+ - NCT06013189Recruiting
Adjusting gas flow during heart-lung machine rewarming
This study tests how adjusting the amount of sweep gas (a gas mixture) during the rewarming phase of heart-lung machine use might affect patients. It's for people having planned heart surgery with a standard heart-lung machine, not minimally invasive or robotic surgery.
Istanbul, AltunizadeAges 18 years+ - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 years - NCT05487612Recruiting
MiECC heart-lung machine vs standard bypass during heart surgery
This trial compares a newer heart-lung machine setup (MiECC) with the usual bypass technique during certain heart operations. It may help see whether MiECC changes outcomes like the need for blood transfusions or recovery after surgery.
TorontoAges 18–85 - NCT05101746Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Nitric oxide to protect brain and kidneys in babies during heart surgery
This trial studies whether giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect a baby’s brain and kidneys. If you qualify, the study team will check outcomes after surgery to see if benefits happen compared with usual care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–1 year - NCT07390903Recruiting
Heart function test for difficult bypass weaning
This trial studies whether a heart ultrasound test called GLS can help predict complications when patients are taken off the heart-lung machine after heart surgery. It aims to improve management for better outcomes.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06930443Recruiting
Oxygen use and organ injury after heart-lung bypass surgery
This trial looks at how oxygen is used during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine, and whether low oxygen levels can lead to organ damage. It may help doctors better understand how to protect patients during surgery.
Uppsala, SwedenAges 18 years+ - NCT06279793RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil for recovery after high-risk heart surgery
This trial tests if giving fish oil through a vein before and after heart surgery can help patients recover faster. It is for people who have a high risk of complications during surgery.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07314138Recruiting
Comparing two minimally invasive heart bypass surgeries for three-vessel disease
This trial compares two types of heart bypass surgery for people with blockages in three main heart arteries. It tests a hybrid approach that combines a small incision bypass with a stent, versus a standard off-pump bypass. This may mean less recovery time for some patients.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18–85 - NCT06786416Recruiting
Monitoring to prevent kidney injury after heart surgery
This trial is testing a new monitoring system that tracks blood flow and other vital signs during heart surgery to help prevent kidney damage afterward.
San Donato Milanese, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07518251Recruiting
Bypass Techniques for Complex Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
This trial compares two different surgical approaches to repair a life-threatening tear or bulge in the large artery that carries blood from the heart (aorta). The study will help doctors determine which technique is safer and works better for patients needing this complex surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05593627RecruitingPhase 4
Lithium to improve sleep and thinking after heart surgery
This trial tests whether lithium carbonate can improve sleep and thinking (cognitive function) after heart valve surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It may help some people who have trouble sleeping or thinking after surgery, but it excludes people with significant sleep or thinking problems before surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–65 - NCT06109155RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing medications to reduce bleeding in heart surgery
This trial tests two medicines—ACT (a blood thinner) and tranexamic acid (a medicine to reduce bleeding)—to see which is better at controlling bleeding during heart surgery. It is for adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT07477977Recruiting
Finding the right dose of protamine to reverse heparin after heart bypass
This study is testing different doses of a medication called protamine, which is given after heart surgery to reverse the effects of heparin (a blood thinner). The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose for patients who have had a heart-lung bypass machine during surgery.
SohagAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiopulmonary bypass?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting cardiopulmonary bypass 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 cardiopulmonary bypass 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 cardiopulmonary bypass 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.