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Cooling helmet may shield brain from Post-Surgery mental decline
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether wearing a cooling helmet during open-heart surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)—a decline in memory, attention, and thinking that sometimes follows major surgery. The helmet circulates cold water around the scalp to co…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indonesia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart drug showdown: which works better during bypass surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two medications, levosimendan and adrenaline, given during heart bypass surgery to patients with weak hearts (ejection fraction 30-40%). Sixty adults aged 18-65 having elective surgery were included. The goal was to see which drug better supports heart functio…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a simple infusion shield kidneys during heart surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called ilofotase alfa can prevent kidney damage in people undergoing open heart surgery. 271 patients received either the drug or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could keep kidney function stable and reduce seri…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AM-Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New nerve block could ease pain after Open-Heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nerve block called SPSIPB to see if it reduces pain and opioid use after open-heart surgery. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the SPSIPB or standard pain management. The goal was to compare pain scores and recovery over 24 hours.
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Heart surgery patients watch video, anxiety may drop
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether showing patients a video about the intensive care unit (ICU) before open-heart surgery could lower their anxiety and improve their ICU experience. 110 adults scheduled for planned open-heart surgery were enrolled. The video was shown 48 hours before surg…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zeynep Turak • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New nerve block technique may ease pain after heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery in adults undergoing open-heart surgery. Sixty-six participants received either the nerve block or standard IV opioids. Researchers measured pain scores, need fo…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New chest tube method may cut complications after heart surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two methods of draining blood and fluid from the chest after heart surgery. It compared a newer active clearance method that keeps tubes open with standard passive drainage. Researchers reviewed records of 250 adult patients from three heart surgery centers t…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Eye ultrasound may help monitor brain pressure during heart surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether ultrasound measurements of the optic nerve sheath (the lining around the eye nerve) can detect changes in brain pressure during open-heart surgery when patients are on a heart-lung machine. Researchers measured the optic nerve sheath diameter in 40 ad…
Matched conditions: OPEN HEART SURGERY
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC