Anti-bloating patch for stomach swelling after heart surgery
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special patch to reduce stomach swelling (bloating) that can happen after heart surgery. The patch may help you feel more comfortable and recover more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for planned (elective) heart surgery.
- After surgery, you will have a chest x-ray to check for stomach swelling.
- You, or someone on your behalf, can agree in writing to be in the study.
- It is expected that you will need to stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) after surgery.
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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