Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and aortic cross-clamp (ACC) durations are important intraoperative factors that may influence postoperative recovery following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Prolonged CPB and ACC durations may be associated with increased postoperative morbidity and extended intensive care unit (ICU) stay.
This retrospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the independent associations of CPB and ACC durations with postoperative ICU length of stay in adult patients undergoing elective isolated CABG surgery. Electronic medical records of eligible patients who underwent surgery between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2025, at a single tertiary care center will be retrospectively reviewed. Multivariable regression analyses will be performed to assess these associations after adjustment for clinically relevant potential confounders.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Underwent elective isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery
* Surgery performed between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2025
* Availability of complete electronic medical records required for the study analyses
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency coronary artery bypass graft surgery
* Concomitant valve surgery
* Concomitant aortic surgery
* Reoperation cases
* Incomplete study-related data
* Intraoperative death
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
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Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay
Timeframe: Up to 30 days after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07711951
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital