- recruitingNA
Transfusion Requirements in Younger Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
This study looks at different ways of giving blood transfusions to younger patients (under 66) having heart surgery. It compares two common approaches to see which one is safer and more effective. The goal is to improve care for people undergoing these operations.
United States · Australia · Canada - recruitingNA
Exploring if Patients Can Safely and Easily Swab Their Own Surgical Wounds at Home
This study looks at whether people who've had heart surgery can safely and easily take their own wound swabs at home. The aim is to see if this helps check for infections without needing hospital visits.
United Kingdom - active not recruiting
Age Related Chromatin Remodelling as a Therapeutic Target for Organ Protection in Cardiac Surgery
This study looks into why people with long-term health issues often have problems after heart surgery. We're trying to understand how ageing affects heart cells and makes surgery recovery harder, hoping to find new ways to protect organs.
United Kingdom - ongoing, recruitingTherapeutic use (Phase IV)
Evaluation of the effect of para-sternal block on postoperative respiratory function after sternotomy cardiac surgery. Prospective, controlled, randomized, single-blind study with independent assessment of outcome
This study looks at how a pain-blocking injection, called a para-sternal block, affects breathing after heart surgery. Researchers want to see if it helps people breathe better and feel less pain after their operation.
France