Examining complications in heart surgery patients with a history of COVID-19
Perioperative Complications Linked to COVID-19 History in Elective Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study is trying to see how having had COVID-19 affects the risks and complications for people getting heart surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bucharest and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05752162 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify risk factors and complications associated with elective cardiac surgery in patients who have previously contracted COVID-19. It will collect data on various preoperative and postoperative factors, including patient demographics, medical history, and surgical details, to assess the impact of COVID-19 on surgical outcomes. The study will also determine a safe timeframe for performing surgery after a COVID-19 infection to minimize complications. Data will be collected anonymously and analyzed to provide insights into the relationship between COVID-19 history and surgical risks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery who have previously contracted COVID-19 and can provide consent for data collection.
Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency surgery or those who had a COVID-19 infection within the last three months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve surgical outcomes and safety for cardiac surgery patients with a history of COVID-19.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into the effects of COVID-19 on surgical outcomes, this specific focus on elective cardiac surgery patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * are scheduled for elective cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation (bypass); * they give their consent for their data to be included in studies; Exclusion Criteria: * they have emergency surgery; * have had Sars Cov 2 infection more recently than 3 months;
Where this trial is running
Bucharest and 1 other locations
- IUBCV Prof. Dr. CC Iliescu — Bucharest, Romania (Recruiting)
- IUBCV Prof. Dr. CC Iliescu — Bucharest, Romania (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cornelia Elena Predoi, phD student
- Email: cornelia.florescu@yahoo.ro
- Phone: +40736163107
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.