Blue dye wash may cut fluid overload after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07212842

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a new method to reduce fluid overload and inflammation in 124 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The approach washes the blood with methylene blue during a filtering process. Researchers measured body water levels and inflammatory markers to see if the treatment helps recovery.

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Locations

  • University of São Paulo Medical School in Ribeirão Preto

    Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil

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