Simple stomach suction may sharpen heart images during surgery
NCT ID NCT07209293
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether emptying the stomach with a tube before taking heart ultrasound images during cardiac surgery makes those images clearer. About 200 adults having heart surgery will have their heart images rated before and after stomach suction. The goal is to find a simple way to get better-quality images without extra risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- orogastric suctioning (stomach emptying)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple step to get clearer heart images during surgery, helping doctors make better decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused only on image quality, not on patient outcomes. The results may not change surgical practice or improve recovery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States