New study checks lung pressure in heart surgery patients to improve breathing care

NCT ID NCT07189026

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Laval University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how common a specific lung pressure (airway opening pressure) is in 196 adults recovering from heart surgery. Researchers will measure this pressure within an hour of entering the ICU using a simple breathing test. The goal is to understand if this pressure is linked to lung problems after surgery, which could help doctors personalize breathing support in the future.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more personalized breathing support after heart surgery, potentially reducing lung complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a breathing parameter and does not test any intervention, so direct patient benefit is not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIAC SURGERY MECHANICAL VENTILATION AFTER SURGERY

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Locations

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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