Heart surgery blood pressure debate: which artery is best?

NCT ID NCT06952907

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Guillaume BESCH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether monitoring blood pressure through the femoral artery (in the groin) is better than the usual radial artery (in the wrist) during and after heart surgery. The goal is to see if femoral monitoring reduces the need for strong blood pressure medications and lowers complications. About 340 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods.

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 femoral monitoring proves better, it could lead to updated guidelines for blood pressure monitoring during and after heart surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the difference between the two methods might be small or nonexistent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder hypotensive disorder palsy Vasoplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTERIAL PRESSURE CARDIAC SURGICAL PROCEDURES HYPOTENSION DURING SURGERY HYPOTENSION POSTPROCEDURAL NOREPINEPHRINE VASOPLEGIA VASOPLEGIA SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon
RECRUITING

Besançon, F-25000, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon
RECRUITING

Dijon, F-21000, France

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