Examining complications in heart surgery patients with a history of COVID-19

Perioperative Complications Linked to COVID-19 History in Elective Cardiac Surgery Patients

Observational Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · NCT05752162

This study is trying to see how having had COVID-19 affects the risks and complications for people getting heart surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Bucharest and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05752162 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

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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

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 Postoperative ComplicationsCOVID-19
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