Simple patch may ease stomach bloating after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07677423

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an anti-bloating patch can reduce stomach swelling after heart surgery. Stomach bloating is common after cardiac procedures and can slow recovery. The trial will compare standard care alone to standard care plus the patch in 150 adults undergoing elective heart surgery. Researchers will measure stomach gas on chest X-rays and track how quickly patients pass gas, have bowel movements, and leave the hospital.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Anti-Bloating Patch

What this could lead to

If effective, this patch could become a simple, low-cost way to ease stomach bloating and speed recovery after heart surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a single, moderate-sized trial testing a patch for a temporary condition. Results may not apply to all patients, and the patch may not provide meaningful benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric dilatation paralytic ileus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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