Could a simple gas protect organs during surgery?

NCT ID NCT07638124

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether giving inhaled nitric oxide gas during laparoscopic surgery could protect blood vessels and organs in 40 adults with heart disease. Half received the gas through their breathing tube during surgery, and half received standard care. Researchers measured markers of blood vessel health, kidney and gut injury, and recovery time to see if the gas had any protective effect.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

inhaled nitric oxide gas

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple way to protect the heart, kidneys, and gut during surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 40 people. It was not designed to prove the treatment works, only to see if it is worth studying further.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov (Sechenov University)

    Moscow, 119048, Russia