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Simple patch may ease stomach bloating after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07677423

Symptom relief Sponsor: Southeast University, China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an anti-bloating patch can reduce stomach swelling after heart surgery. Stomach bloating is common after cardiac procedures and can slow recovery. The trial will compare standard care alone to standard care plus the patch in 150 adults undergoing elective heart surgery. Researchers will measure stomach gas on chest X-rays and track how quickly patients pass gas, have bowel movements, and leave the hospital.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Anti-Bloating Patch
What this could lead to
If effective, this patch could become a simple, low-cost way to ease stomach bloating and speed recovery after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single, moderate-sized trial testing a patch for a temporary condition. Results may not apply to all patients, and the patch may not provide meaningful benefit over standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Undergoing elective cardiac surgery * Postoperative chest radiographs available for gastric bubble area assessment * Able to provide written informed consent or have consent provided by a legally authorized representative * Expected postoperative intensive care unit admission Exclusion Criteria: * Previous major gastrointestinal surgery affecting gastric anatomy or motility * Known gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or severe gastrointestinal disease * Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction judged unsuitable by the investigators * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to components of the anti-bloating patch * Participation in another interventional clinical trial within the previous 30 days * Pregnancy or lactation * Inability to complete study assessments or follow study procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric dilatation paralytic ileus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cardiac surgery Postoperative gastric distension Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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