Heart surgery bleeding breakthrough? new study tests Desmopressin's Clot-Boosting power

NCT ID NCT07179991

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

Summary

This study looks at how desmopressin, a drug that helps blood clot, affects platelet function in 100 adults undergoing heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Researchers will use a special blood test called TEG6s to measure clotting at several time points before and after giving desmopressin. The goal is to better understand how the drug works and whether it can reduce the need for blood transfusions after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Desmopressin (DDAVP)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better understand how desmopressin improves clotting, potentially reducing blood transfusions in heart surgery patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study focused on measuring effects, not proving clinical outcomes. Results may not change current practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Blood Loss, Surgical

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

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