Open heart surgery

This trial tests whether adding a blood-filtering device, called hemoadsorption, to the heart-lung machine can reduce harmful inflammation in children undergoing complex open-heart surgery. The device is designed to remove inflammatory proteins, known as cytokines, from the blood…

Researchers are testing whether a five-minute box breathing exercise can reduce pain, anxiety, and breathlessness when a chest tube is removed after open-heart surgery. The trial enrolls 86 adults who have just had heart surgery and still have a chest tube. Half perform 15 cycles…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based nursing program can lower anxiety and help stabilize blood pressure in 60 adults undergoing planned open heart surgery. Participants will receive the mindfulness intervention before and after surgery, and their anxiety levels and vital…

This study looks at whether doing a quick relaxation exercise and applying a cold pack before removing a chest tube can help reduce pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction. About 87 adults who had open-heart surgery and need a chest tube removed will take part. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a modified nerve block called M-TAPA, given before open-heart surgery, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers (opioids) afterward. The block is injected under ultrasound guidance near the ribs. Eighty adults having elective open-heart surgery…

This study aims to create a simple blood test-based guide to help doctors manage bleeding during open heart surgery. Researchers will use leftover blood samples from 140 patients to see if a special test (thromboelastography) can better direct the use of blood products like plate…