Heart surgery study questions routine use of ultrasound probe
NCT ID NCT06154265
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a heart ultrasound probe (TEE) during low-risk coronary artery bypass surgery should be done routinely or only when needed. Researchers enrolled 40 patients and checked if it was possible to randomly assign them to one of two groups. The goal is to better understand when TEE is helpful and when it might be unnecessary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) ultrasound probe
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help guide when TEE is truly needed during heart bypass surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures and risks.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It does not test a new treatment or cure.
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Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States