Unilateral Ventilation on Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Cardiac Surgery (NCT07612709) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Unilateral Ventilation on Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Cardiac Surgery
Austria45 participantsStarted 2026-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates if single lung ventilation on cardiopulmonary bypass can mitigate postoperative lung water accumulation determined by lung ultrasound in the ventilated lung as compared to the non-ventilated lung in patients at high-risk for developing severe pulmonary complications after cardiac surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients at increased risk for postoperative pulmonary complications
* Major elective cardiac surgery
* Prolonged duration of cardiopulmonary bypass
* Patients older than 65 years of age
* Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency
* Urgent procedures
* Patients with implanted pacemakers
* Patients with internal cardioverter/defibrillators
* Decompensated cardiac disease
* Pulmonary disease
* Recent pneumonia
* Need for temporary perioperative mechanical support
* Patients not willing to participate
* Treatment with inhaled nitric oxide
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?
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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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Lung aeration score of both lungs.
Timeframe: Lung ultrasound investigations will be performed at baseline, i.e., before surgery, on the day of surgery, and on day 1 and 2 after surgery in the intensive care unit.