New drug could shield heart surgery patients from deadly complications

NCT ID NCT07594509

First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug vericiguat, given before and after heart surgery, can prevent serious problems like heart failure, heart attack, or organ damage. About 600 adults at high risk will either get vericiguat plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if vericiguat helps patients recover more safely.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China

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