Heart surgery recovery checklist under the microscope
NCT ID NCT06257745
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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Locations
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University Hospitals Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium