Hidden danger in heart surgery: blood stasis may signal kidney risk

NCT ID NCT07232277

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether blood backing up in the veins during heart surgery can predict acute kidney injury. Researchers will monitor 114 adults having elective heart surgery, using ultrasound to check for venous congestion. The goal is to find an early warning sign to prevent kidney damage after surgery.

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, this could lead to a way to predict and prevent kidney injury during heart surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 114 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks for patterns, not a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury Hyperemia intraoperative floppy iris syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road

    RECRUITING

    Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225012, China

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