New gel could stop bleeding during heart surgery
Disease control
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This trial tests a gel-like hemostatic agent called Hemoblast bellows to reduce bleeding during heart surgery. About 60 adults undergoing open-heart surgery will receive the gel on their breastbone. Researchers will measure bleeding scores and chest tube output to see if it works…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: WakeMed Health and Hospitals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:29 UTC