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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pitié-Salpêtrière
RECRUITINGParis, Île-de-France Region, 75013, France