Could cooling the body during heart surgery shield the brain?
NCT ID NCT07316868
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether mild hypothermia (cooling the body to about 33°C) during coronary artery bypass grafting protects the brain better than normal temperature (about 36.5°C). Researchers will use advanced brain scans and blood tests to measure brain injury in 160 adults undergoing elective heart surgery. The goal is to find the best temperature management strategy to reduce cognitive decline after surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that mild cooling during heart bypass surgery helps prevent brain injury, leading to better recovery for patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 160 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Previous research has not shown clear benefits of cooling over normal temperature.
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, FIN-20521, Finland
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