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Nutrition check before heart surgery may flag lung risks in seniors

NCT ID NCT06340464

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Prince of Songkla University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at whether four easy-to-use nutrition scoring tools (GNRI, MNA-SF, PNI, and NAF) can predict serious lung complications after heart surgery in 217 patients aged 60 and older. Researchers tracked problems like pneumonia, blood clots in the lungs, and need for a breathing tube beyond 24 hours. The goal is to see if a simple nutritional assessment before surgery can help identify those at highest risk.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify elderly patients at higher risk for lung problems after heart surgery, allowing for better pre-surgery nutrition support.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The nutrition scores are not proven to prevent complications, only to predict them. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

217 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Elderly patients (aged ≥ 60 years old) who undergoing cardiac surgery in Songklanagarind hospital, Songkla, Thailand

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly patient age ≥ 60 years * Open heart surgical procedure on pump (CABG, valvular disease, combine CABG and valve surgery * Elective surgery Exclusion Criteria: \- Emergency surgery

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Conditions

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coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder

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Cardiac surgery Elderly patient Nutrition scoring system Postoperative pulmonary complication

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

    Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand

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