Monitoring right ventricular pressure during cardiac surgery
Early Identification and Prediction of Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Failure in Critically Ill Patients: An Observational Non-Interventional Cohort Study
This study is testing if monitoring right ventricular pressure during heart surgery can help doctors spot problems early and improve recovery for patients aged 18 and older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 112 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Montreal Heart Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT04092855 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of abnormal right ventricular (RV) pressure waveforms in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. By identifying RV dysfunction early, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions. The research will involve monitoring patients in the operating room and intensive care unit to determine the correlation between abnormal RV pressure waveforms and post-operative complications. The study will include patients aged 18 and older who are receiving standard care with pulmonary artery catheters.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are monitored with a pulmonary artery catheter.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency surgery or those with specific concomitant diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier detection and intervention for patients at risk of right ventricular dysfunction, potentially reducing post-operative complications.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of monitoring RV pressure waveforms is not widely reported, the study aims to fill a gap in understanding RV dysfunction in cardiac surgery, suggesting a novel exploration in this area.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: -Male or female patients, age 18 and older, undergoing cardiac surgery and receiving standard of care monitoring utilizing a pulmonary artery catheter. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery or inability to obtain consent * Concomitant diseases such as pericardial constriction, congenital heart disease, severe valvular regurgitation, right ventricular systolic dysfunction, or right ventricular infarction.
Where this trial is running
Montreal, Quebec
- Montreal Heart Institute — Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andre Denault, MD,PhD — Montreal Heart Institute
- Study coordinator: Sophie Robichaud, RRT
- Email: sophie.robichaud@icm-mhi.org
- Phone: 5143763330
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.