Could a gentle zap protect older hearts from hidden lung threat after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07710001
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the neck can prevent silent aspiration — when fluid or food enters the airway without causing coughing — in patients aged 60 and older after heart valve surgery. Researchers measure two substances in airway secretions as markers of aspiration. The goal is to see if this non-invasive intervention is safe and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Gentle Stim Electrical Stimulation Therapy Device (Model: JC-2071)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could reduce the risk of silent aspiration and related complications in elderly patients recovering from heart valve surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on biomarker outcomes, so results may not confirm clinical benefit. The device may not prevent aspiration in all patients.
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Locations
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Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350000, China
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