Identifying factors affecting outcomes in heart surgery
Factors That Affect the Outcomes of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
This study looks at what factors might affect recovery and complications in patients having heart surgery to help improve their outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sacramento, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT01932411 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify factors that contribute to perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass. It will analyze demographic data, perioperative medications, and comorbidities among patients who had cardiovascular surgeries at UC Davis Medical Center over a 12-year period. By understanding these factors, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes in cardiac surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have undergone cardiovascular surgery at UC Davis Medical Center.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 years old or have not undergone cardiovascular surgeries will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to enhanced strategies for reducing complications and improving survival rates in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying factors affecting surgical outcomes, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients greater than or equal to 18 years old that underwent cardiovascular surgery at UC Davis Medical Center from 01/01/2001 to 07/15/2013. Patients will only be included that underwent cardiovascular surgeries with or without cardiopulmonary bypass. Exclusion Criteria: Patients that did not undergo cardiovascular surgeries and age\< 18 years old will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Sacramento, California
- University of California Davis Health System — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hong Liu, M.D. — University of California, Davis, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hong Liu, M.D.
- Email: hualiu@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
- Phone: 916-734-2949
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.