Evaluating the effects of negative pressure ventilation after heart surgery
Evaluation of Hemodynamic and Ventilatory Effects of Negative Pressure Ventilation
This study tests how a special breathing machine helps heart surgery patients breathe better and improves their heart function after the operation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karlsburg Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlsburg, Mecklenburg Vorpommern) |
| Trial ID | NCT06088966 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how negative pressure ventilation impacts hemodynamics and lung function in adults who have undergone cardiac surgery. It focuses on measuring the performance of both the left and right heart as well as respiratory outcomes. The study involves patients who have a pulmonary artery catheter in place post-surgery to monitor these effects. The methodology includes careful observation and data collection on cardiac output and ventilatory parameters.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who have had cardiac surgery and have a pulmonary artery catheter in place.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone minimally invasive surgery or are in unstable conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve post-operative care and recovery for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of using negative pressure ventilation in post-operative settings has shown promise in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with pulmonary artery catheter after cardiac surgery Exclusion Criteria: * minimally invasive surgery * unstable conditions * bleeding * unability to fit cuirass
Where this trial is running
Karlsburg, Mecklenburg Vorpommern
- Klinikum Karlsburg, Klinik für Anästhesiologie — Karlsburg, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Matthias Heringlake, Prof. Dr.
- Email: anaesthesie.karlsburg@klinikumkarlsburg.de
- Phone: 004938355700
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.