Does extra oxygen during heart surgery protect kidneys? new pilot study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07510672
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looked at whether giving extra oxygen during heart surgery (when a heart-lung machine is used) affects kidney function afterward. 104 adults having elective heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either high or normal oxygen levels. The main goal was to see if extra oxygen could reduce kidney problems. The study is complete, but because it's a small pilot, the results are not definitive.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- extra oxygen (hyperoxia)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward safer oxygen levels during heart surgery to protect the kidneys.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The approach is still experimental and may not improve outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Padova University Hospital
Padova, PD, 35121, Italy
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