Global heart surgery study seeks to end guesswork in operating rooms

NCT ID NCT07255924

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study will collect data from 15,000 heart surgery patients across many hospitals worldwide. Researchers will look at how anesthesia, heart-lung machines, and surgical techniques are used, and track patient outcomes like recovery time and complications. The goal is to find which practices work best, so doctors can follow clearer guidelines.

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 study could provide the high-quality data needed to create clearer, evidence-based guidelines for anesthesia and surgical practices in cardiac surgery, potentially improving patient outcomes worldwide.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a clinical trial testing a new treatment. It collects data on current practices, so it cannot directly prove which methods are best. Results may take years to analyze and implement.

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

ANESTHESIA CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA CARDIAC SURGERY PERFUSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC

Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105AZ, Netherlands

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