Less invasive heart bypass could speed recovery, trial tests
NCT ID NCT04795193
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two types of heart bypass surgery for people with blocked arteries: a minimally invasive version (MICS-CABG) versus standard surgery. About 248 patients will either choose their preferred surgery or be randomly assigned. The study measures quality of life one month after surgery and how well the new blood vessels stay open. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach leads to a better recovery without compromising long-term results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (MICS-CABG) compared to standard off-pump bypass surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a less invasive heart bypass surgery improves recovery and quality of life while keeping grafts working as well as standard surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-sized trial, not yet proven in larger populations. The benefits may be small, and there are standard surgical risks like bleeding, infection, or heart complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China
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