Half the heparin, less bleeding? new study tests safer heart surgery
NCT ID NCT00657475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using half the usual dose of heparin during heart surgery (bypass or valve replacement) could reduce bleeding afterward. Heparin is a blood thinner used to prevent clots during surgery, but it can increase bleeding. The study involved 238 adults and compared the half dose to the standard dose, using a special mini heart-lung machine. The goal was to see if the lower dose could make surgery safer without raising the risk of clots.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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238 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jun 2008
- Finished
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Mar 2013
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * single or multiple coronary bypass * written and informed consent * repair or replacement of artic leaflet * platelet suppressive agents stopped since at least 7 days * anticoagulants stopped since at least 3 days Exclusion Criteria: * Thoracic surgery antecedent * ASA 4 * carotid stenosis \> 75% * Hb \< 10,5 g/l * chronic hepatic failure * thromboembolic antecedent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cardiac Surgery Dpt (University Hospital)
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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