Assessing fluid responsiveness in patients after cardiac surgery

The Validity of Combined End-expiratory and End-inspiratory Occlusion Test and Tidal Volume Challenge Test for Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Immediate Post-cardiac Surgery Patients

Not applicable Interventional Tanta University · NCT05957003

This study is testing new ways to see if patients who have just had heart surgery and are on a ventilator need more fluids to help them recover.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTanta University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta, El Gharbyia)
Trial IDNCT05957003 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study examines the effectiveness of combined end-expiratory and end-inspiratory occlusion tests along with a tidal volume challenge test to predict fluid responsiveness in patients who have just undergone cardiac surgery. It focuses on patients who are mechanically ventilated and aims to validate dynamic variables that can indicate how well these patients respond to fluid administration. The study will involve various assessments to determine the best methods for evaluating fluid needs in this critical postoperative period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include mechanically ventilated patients aged 18 and older who have undergone cardiac surgery with normal left and right ventricular function.

Not a fit: Patients who are spontaneously breathing, undergoing emergent surgery, or have significant postoperative complications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve fluid management in postoperative cardiac surgery patients, potentially reducing complications and enhancing recovery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using dynamic variables to predict fluid responsiveness, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients on mechanical ventilation
* Patients ≥18 years of age
* patients undergoing cardiac surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, valve repair/ replacement, combined cardiac surgery)
* patients with normal systolic function of the left and right ventricle
* patient is mechanically ventilated with a protective lung strategy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with Spontaneously breathing activity
* Patients undergoing emergent cardiac surgery.
* Patient with severe peripheral arterial occlusive disease
* Pregnant women
* Contraindication of passive leg raising test
* unstable post-operative course
* Post-operative complications such as uncontrolled bleeding, severe neurologic impairment, or accidental mechanical complications;
* presence of residual severe tricuspid or any valvular regurgitations
* low cardiac output, low ejection fractions (EF ≤45%)
* open chest,Pao2/Fio2 ≤ 200

Where this trial is running

Tanta, El Gharbyia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Fluid OverloadCardiac SurgeryPostoperative Complications
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.