Registration Enabling Study of the Safety and Efficacy of the Use of the Navigator Circulatory Ma… (NCT00468247) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Registration Enabling Study of the Safety and Efficacy of the Use of the Navigator Circulatory Management System
Australia112 participantsStarted 2007-03
Plain-language summary
A multicentre, open, RCT to assess the safety and efficacy of the Navigator Guided Circulatory Management System versus conventional care in post-operative cardiac surgery patients. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate that the real time acquisition and subsequent processing and display of data produced by the Navigator guided circulatory management system provides the clinician with appropriate data and guidance to achieve and maintain a prescribed target haemodynamic stability in the post operative patient when compared to conventional care in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Male or female aged 18 years or older
. Undergoing elective cardiac surgery where surgery involves the use of a heart-lung perfusion pump
. Will have an arterial line and Swan Ganz catheter in situ
. Require invasive measurement of Cardiac Output (CO), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Right Atrial Pressure (RAP)
. Are able and willing to provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
. Women who are lactating or pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Average distance to central point of the target cardiovascular zone while connected to the device
. Present at baseline screening or immediately prior to randomisation in the ICU with atrial fibrillation (irregular supraventricular rhythm, not due to ectopic complexes with an absence of discrete P-waves lasting more than 10 minutes documented and confirmed with an ECG)
. Intra-operative surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation
. Surgery for left atrial reduction
. Patients with left ventricular assist devices
. Patients with permanent pacemakers in situ
. Deemed by the investigator to be uncooperative or unsuitable for inclusion into this trial