Examining the protective effects of gastrodin on heart injury during cardiac surgery

Study on the Protective Effect of Gastrodin on Myocardial Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Observational Wuhan Union Hospital, China · NCT06012968

This study is testing if gastrodin can help protect the hearts of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during cardiac surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorWuhan Union Hospital, China Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06012968 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who are undergoing cardiac surgery. Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving gastrodin and the other serving as a control. Myocardial tissue samples will be collected to assess cell damage, and postoperative clinical outcomes will be monitored and compared between the two groups. The goal is to analyze the potential protective effects of gastrodin on myocardial injury during surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy scheduled for elective surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with severe underlying conditions or serious genetic diseases may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on myocardial protection exist, the specific use of gastrodin in this context is less explored, making this approach somewhat novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy aged≥18 years, regardless of gender;
* Patients undergoing elective hypertrophic cardiomyopathy outflow tract surgery;
* Signed informed consent, good compliance.

Exclusion Criteria:

* suffering from more serious genetic diseases (such as immunodeficiency, thalassemia, etc.);
* moderate to severe malnutrition, moderate to severe anemia;
* persistent infection;
* severe preoperative underlying diseases (such as severe liver and kidney dysfunction)

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

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 Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.