ICU Stay in Patients With Low Ejection Fraction Undergoing Cardiac Revascularization: Comparison … (NCT04639856) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ICU Stay in Patients With Low Ejection Fraction Undergoing Cardiac Revascularization: Comparison of On-pump vs Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2018-07-15
Plain-language summary
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery can result in severe postoperative complications, such as renal and pulmonary failure. In about 80% of the cases worldwide, it is currently performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary bypass leads to a systemic inflammatory response, which may be induced by the contact of circulating blood with artificial surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit.\[1\] To reduce postoperative complications caused by systemic inflammation, off-pump CABG was reintroduced into clinical practice in the early 1990s. During off-pump surgery, the coronary artery grafts are placed on coronaries of a beating heart, thereby avoiding aortic cross clamping and CPB. \[1\] There are many studies and debates about the two approaches to cardiac revascularization via CABG. This study aims to answer the question as to difference in the ICU stay of patients with low ejection fraction undergoing cardiac revascularization bet ween off pump and on pump coronary artery bypass grafting and better treatment option shall be adopted in future.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients of either gender between the ages of 40 to 80
* Ejection fraction of less than or equal to 35% undergoing CABG.
* undergoing CABG.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with ejection fraction of more than 35%
* Patients with previous history of cardiac revascularization
* Patients with previous history of chronic kidney disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
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ICU Stay
Timeframe: 6 Months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04639856
SponsorArmed Forces Institute of Cardiology, Pakistan