Heart surgery recovery checklist under the microscope

NCT ID NCT06257745

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at how closely hospitals follow a set of 24 recovery steps (called ERACS) for heart surgery patients. Researchers tracked 487 adults to see if following more steps led to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. The goal was to find where hospitals fall short so they can improve care.

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 help hospitals improve recovery after heart surgery by identifying which steps are most important to follow.
What could go wrong: This is an observational audit, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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

CARDIAC SURGICAL PROCEDURES ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY

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Locations

University Hospitals Leuven

Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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