Can a Surgeon's gut feeling match an ultrasound? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07286227

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will check how well a heart surgeon's visual estimate of the heart's pumping ability matches the more precise measurement from an ultrasound (TEE) during open-heart surgery. About 70 adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine will take part. The goal is to see if the surgeon's quick look is accurate enough to guide decisions when removing the heart-lung machine.

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 show that a surgeon's quick visual check is reliable enough to guide decisions, potentially reducing the need for extra tests during heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (70 participants) comparing two standard methods, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

left ventricular failure Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS SURGERY LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ataturk University

Erzurum, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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