New pulse monitor could sharpen fluid decisions in major surgery

NCT ID NCT04871620

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

Summary

This study tests whether a new pulse contour device can accurately detect increases in stroke volume during a fluid challenge in patients undergoing high-risk abdominal surgery. Researchers will compare the device's readings to those from transthoracic echocardiography. The goal is to improve how doctors manage fluids during surgery to keep the heart pumping effectively.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If accurate, this device could help doctors give fluids more precisely during surgery, potentially reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study focused on accuracy, not patient outcomes. The device may not prove reliable enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cardiac Output, Low

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de NIMES

    Nîmes, 30029, France