Heart surgery breathing study aims to cut lung failure risk

NCT ID NCT03098524

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

Summary

This study tested two ways of managing breathing during heart bypass surgery to see which better prevents lung complications. Over 1,500 adults having planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to either no breathing support or gentle, low-volume breaths while on the heart-lung machine. The goal was to reduce death, respiratory failure, pneumonia, and the need for extra oxygen support after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder Hemorrhage hemorrhagic disease pneumonia pneumothorax Pulmonary Atelectasis respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CMC Ambroise Paré

    Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France