Measuring oxygen levels in the heart during open-heart surgery

Spectroscopic Assessment of Intramyocardial Oxygen Saturation During Open-Heart Surgery

Observational Spectrocor · NCT06084091

This study is testing a new device that measures oxygen levels in the heart during open-heart surgery to see how it affects recovery and heart function afterward.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorSpectrocor Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Helsinki, Uusimaa)
Trial IDNCT06084091 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the safety and performance of a device that measures myocardial oxygen saturation during open-heart surgery. It will record spectrometric data to analyze how these measurements correlate with clinical events and parameters during the procedure. The study will monitor the depth of ischemia and its relationship to postoperative heart function and morbidity. A qualified monitor will oversee the trial to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and quality standards.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 90 scheduled for open-heart surgery who can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or belong to vulnerable populations may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve intraoperative monitoring and outcomes for patients undergoing open-heart surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving intraoperative monitoring techniques.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Any 18 to 90-year-old patient scheduled for an open-heart operation
* The ability to understand the study's objective and the risks involved.
* Informed consent obtained, including the agreement to authorization to use the protected personal patient records according to privacy legislation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to obtain an informed consent form
* Patients included as vulnerable population according to Finnish Medical Research Act, including retarded, pregnant women, nursing mothers, prisoners, or forensic patients.

Where this trial is running

Helsinki, Uusimaa

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 Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Valve Diseasesmonitoring, intraoperativeHeart Surgery
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.