Comparing two medicines for acidosis after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two medicines, THAM and sodium bicarbonate, to treat metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood) after heart surgery that used a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see which medicine works better for patients in this situation.
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Who can take part
- You had heart surgery that used a heart-lung machine.
- You have metabolic acidosis, meaning your blood has too much acid.
- You have given permission for your medical records to be used in research (Minnesota Research Authorization).
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not a prisoner.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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