Testing safety of heart-lung machine tubes
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your weight should be between 132 and 264 pounds (60–120 kg).
- You must be scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine, such as bypass or valve surgery.
- You cannot have diabetes, blood clotting disorders, or active cancer.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You cannot have had prior heart surgery or need other major heart procedures at the same time.
Quick eligibility check
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