Can a gas protect your kidneys during heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT06622291
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether giving nitric oxide gas during and after surgery could lower the risk of acute kidney injury in people undergoing emergency repair of a torn aorta. 106 adults were randomly assigned to receive nitric oxide or a placebo. The main goal was to see how many developed kidney problems within 48 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Nitric oxide gas
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to protect kidney function during high-risk heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial. The results may not apply to all patients, and nitric oxide can have side effects like methemoglobinemia.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China