Comparing methods to measure heart performance in cardiac surgery patients
Comparison of Cardiac Index and Stroke-volume-index Measured by Pulmonary Artery Catheter, FloTrac® and Argos® in Cardiac Surgery Patients.
This study is testing three different ways to measure heart performance in patients having heart surgery to see which method works best.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karlsburg Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlsburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06918301 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare cardiac performance in patients undergoing cardiac surgery by measuring stroke-volume-index using three different methods: pulmonary artery catheter, FloTrac®, and Argos®. Investigations will take place in the operating theater and ICU, involving both ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients. The study will help determine the most effective method for hemodynamic monitoring in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have undergone cardiac surgery and have a pulmonary artery catheter in place.
Not a fit: Patients experiencing hemodynamic instability or those who cannot provide consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of cardiac performance monitoring in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on hemodynamic monitoring, this specific comparison of these three methods in cardiac surgery patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient after cardiac surgery with pulmonary artery catheter Exclusion Criteria: * Hemodynamic instability, no consent
Where this trial is running
Karlsburg
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Karlsburg — Karlsburg, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matthias Heringlake — Head of Department of Anesthesiology and intensive care, Karlsburg Hospital
- Study coordinator: Matthias Heringlake
- Email: heringlake@t-online.de
- Phone: Deutschland
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.