Heart surgery study seeks best way to protect the heart
NCT ID NCT06287372
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at two different methods used to protect the heart during coronary artery bypass surgery. Twenty patients were randomly assigned to receive either Calafiore or modified Del Nido cardioplegic solutions. Researchers measured heart muscle damage markers and amino acid levels during surgery to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cardioplegic solutions (Calafiore and modified Del Nido)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best method to protect the heart during bypass surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 20 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at lab markers, not long-term patient outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Damascus University Cardiac Surgery Hospital
Damascus, Syria