Simple breath holds may help doctors avoid fluid overload after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT05957003

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two simple breathing maneuvers—briefly pausing the ventilator at different points—to see if they could predict whether a patient needs more fluids after heart surgery. 90 adults on ventilators after cardiac surgery were included. The goal was to find a reliable, non-invasive way to guide fluid treatment and prevent complications.

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, these simple bedside tests could help doctors give the right amount of fluids to patients after heart surgery, avoiding fluid overload.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on prediction accuracy, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all heart surgery patients or those with irregular heart function.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Edema Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC SURGERY FLUID OVERLOAD POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of medicine, Tanta university

Tanta, El Gharbyia, 31111, Egypt

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