Heart surgery complication under the microscope: new study probes adrenal role

NCT ID NCT06371976

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the adrenal glands work in patients who develop dangerously low blood pressure after heart surgery. Researchers will take blood samples from 200 adults to measure stress hormones. The goal is to better understand this complication, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could improve understanding of adrenal function in vasoplegic syndrome, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory study with no direct treatment. It only measures hormone levels, so it may not lead to any new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Vasoplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pitié-Salpêtrière

    RECRUITING

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75013, France