New nursing protocol aims to prevent deadly clots after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07347652
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special nursing care protocol can prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients recovering from on-pump cardiac surgery. The protocol includes using devices to improve blood flow, blood thinners, early patient movement, hydration, and education. Researchers will compare 67 patients who receive this protocol against those getting standard care, tracking clot rates over 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nursing care protocol (including IPC devices, anticoagulant therapy, early risk identification, ambulation, hydration, and patient education)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a standard nursing protocol that significantly reduces dangerous blood clots after heart surgery, improving patient safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 67 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The protocol combines existing methods, so dramatic breakthroughs are unlikely.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Facility of Nursing
Nicosia, Cyprus
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