Heart-Lung Machine's gut impact studied in small trial

NCT ID NCT01330745

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aimed to see if the heart-lung machine used during heart surgery changes blood flow in the gut. Researchers checked blood flow under the tongue as a way to measure gut health. The study was stopped early and included only 21 adults having aortic valve replacement. It was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve disorder heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rouen University Hospital

Rouen, 76031, France