Ulinastatin Improves Post-Cardiac Surgery Cognitive Dysfunction
China7,065 participantsStarted 2015-01-01
Plain-language summary
The study comprised two primary components: a retrospective analysis of clinical big data and a conventional prospective cohort study involving patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The objectives were: 1. To assess the preventive effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on post-cardiac surgery cognitive dysfunction over an eight-year period. 2. To analyze preoperative and postoperative 24-hour plasma samples from prior studies to quantify the levels of glycocalyx and its associated regulatory factors. 3. To evaluate the clinical association between the measured parameters and patient outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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. Patients experiencing adverse events during the surgery;
. Recipients of solid organ or bone marrow transplants;
. Patients with autoimmune diseases, tumors, or who have received high-dose steroids or immunosuppressive therapy within the past 2 months;
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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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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?
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