Effects of Milrinone on Right Ventricular Function in Heart Surgery Patients
Effect of Milrinone on the Right Ventricular Strain in Cardiac Surgery
This study is testing if the medication milrinone can improve heart function in patients with good left heart performance who are having heart surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 41 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Konkuk University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06077721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of milrinone on right ventricular strain in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. By measuring changes in right ventricular systolic performance before and after milrinone administration, the study seeks to determine if this medication can enhance cardiac function in this specific patient population. The study will involve patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction greater than 50% who meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery with a left ventricular ejection fraction greater than 50%.
Not a fit: Patients with preoperative cardiac dysrhythmia, those requiring intra-aortic balloon pump support, or those using other inotropic agents may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of right ventricular function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have explored the effects of milrinone on cardiac function, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient agree and provide written informed consent. * patient undergoing elective cardiac surgery * preoperative LV EF\>50% (TTE) Exclusion Criteria: * preoperative cardiac dysrhythmia * preoperative IABP * use of other inotropic agents
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Konkuk University Medical Center — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tae-Yop Kim, MD PhD
- Email: taeyop@gmail.com
- Phone: 82-2-2030-5457
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.