Should you pause your blood pressure pills before surgery? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06862115
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether stopping certain blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) before colorectal cancer surgery can reduce the risk of heart injury. Researchers will monitor 156 adults for signs of heart damage after surgery. The goal is to find the safest way to manage these medications around the time of major abdominal surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
renin angiotensin system inhibitors (ACE inhibitors or ARBs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that stopping these blood pressure drugs before surgery is safe and may reduce heart injury risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and stopping blood pressure medication could cause other risks like high blood pressure during surgery.
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Locations
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Cairo university hospitals
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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