Heart surgery clotting boost? small study tests fluid removal trick
NCT ID NCT04031144
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether removing extra water from the blood just before taking patients off the heart-lung machine could improve blood clotting. It included 39 adults having heart valve surgery. The researchers measured changes in clot strength using a special blood test. The goal was to see if this simple step might reduce bleeding risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ultrafiltration (procedure)
What this could lead to
If this technique improves clotting, it could help reduce bleeding and transfusion needs during heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 39 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on real-world outcomes like bleeding or transfusions was not directly measured.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Konkuk University Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul, 05030, South Korea