Clinical trials
Heart Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting heart surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 103 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06721455Recruiting
Blood Management Study for Pediatric Heart Surgery
This study looks at how managing blood products during heart surgery with a heart-lung machine affects the risk of red blood cell breakdown in children. The goal is to find safer ways to handle blood during these procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT06951308Recruiting
Carb loading for type 2 diabetes before bypass surgery
This trial tests whether giving a carbohydrate drink before heart bypass surgery helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. If it works, it could make recovery smoother.
DamascusAges Any age - NCT07029230Recruiting
Blood test during heart surgery to predict heart failure in kids
This study looks at a substance called sST2 in the blood of children having heart surgery. The goal is to see if sST2 levels can help doctors predict heart failure after surgery.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Up to 18 years - NCT07010003Recruiting
Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during heart surgery
This trial tests whether small ear acupressure beads can help reduce anxiety and pain in adults having planned heart surgery. The beads are placed on specific ear points and are easy to use.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT06551714Recruiting
Movement techniques after first open heart surgery
This study tests special movement and breathing techniques to help people recover faster after their first open heart surgery. It focuses on improving health in the early days after surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT07257744Recruiting
Pain management after open heart surgery: comparing three methods
This trial compares three ways to manage pain after open heart surgery to see which best prevents long-term chronic pain. It may help you decide with your doctor which pain control option is right for you.
Trabzon, TrabzonAges 18–85 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06707454Recruiting
Recovery after open heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover after open heart surgery, focusing on brain and nerve health. It may help researchers understand the effects of surgery on thinking and memory.
CairoAges 60 years+ - NCT06222866Recruiting
Blood thinner and inflammation monitoring after heart procedures
This study looks at how well blood thinners (anticoagulants) and inflammation markers work in people having heart or blood vessel procedures. It aims to better monitor these treatments to improve patient safety.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 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+ - NCT06336746Recruiting
Heart function during steep head-down position in robotic surgery
This study looks at how your heart performs during robotic surgery when you are placed in a steep head-down position. It may help doctors better understand how to keep you safe during the procedure.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07040735Recruiting
Low-flow anesthesia study for open-heart surgery
This study tests a low-flow anesthesia method during open-heart surgery to see if it works well and safely. It may help patients by using less medication.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT05632432Recruiting
Heart tissue grafts to help the heart after surgery
This trial tests whether transplanting tiny heart “micrografts” from the left heart chamber area can improve heart function after cardiac surgery. It is meant for people with weakened heart pumping and heart failure symptoms despite medicine.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–75 - NCT06772025Recruiting
Understanding kidney injury after heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study looks at why some people develop kidney damage after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It aims to help doctors better predict and prevent this complication.
Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07037485Recruiting
Predicting kidney injury after open heart surgery
This trial tests if kidney ultrasound and urine oxygen levels can predict acute kidney injury after open heart surgery. It aims to help doctors catch kidney problems early.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT06611527Recruiting
Breathing therapy to improve lung function after heart surgery
This study tests a breathing treatment using mild air pressure after heart surgery to help your lungs work better and reduce complications. It may be an option for people at higher risk for lung problems or those with early breathing issues after surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05740397Recruiting
Testing blood pressure targets during heart-lung bypass
This trial compares different strategies for keeping a specific blood pressure level during heart-lung bypass surgery. It may help reduce complications by finding the safest blood pressure target during the operation.
VeronaAges 18–80 - NCT07055919Recruiting
Assist system for mitral valve clip procedure
This study is testing a new assist system to help doctors perform a minimally invasive procedure (MitraClip) that clips the leaky mitral valve without open-heart surgery. It is for people with severe mitral regurgitation who cannot safely have surgery or choose not to.
Xiamen, FujianAges 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+ - NCT07059689Recruiting
Comparing breathing support after heart surgery in children
This trial compares two types of breathing support (high-flow nasal cannula vs. non-invasive ventilation) in children who have recently had heart surgery and are at high risk of having trouble breathing after their breathing tube is removed. The goal is to see which method works better to help them breathe on their own.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges Up to 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+ - NCT04367987Recruiting
Heart Rate Changes After Colorectal Surgery
This study measures how your heart rate varies after planned colorectal surgery to see if these changes can predict complications. Researchers will monitor your heart rhythm before and after your operation to understand whether certain patterns might warn of problems early.
NîmesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for heart surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 103 recruiting heart 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 heart 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 heart 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.