Optimizing blood pressure during cardiac surgery

Perioperative Individualized Optimization of Mean Arterial Pressure in Cardiac Surgery

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Caen · NCT05403697

This study tests if adjusting blood pressure specifically for each patient during heart surgery can help prevent brain and kidney problems afterwards.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Caen Academic / other
Locations1 site (Caen)
Trial IDNCT05403697 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of individualized mean arterial pressure (MAP) optimization on reducing neurological and renal complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Conducted across 21 cardiac surgical centers in France, the study randomly assigns patients to receive either individualized MAP management or standard care during the perioperative and postoperative periods. The goal is to maintain MAP levels tailored to each patient's needs, potentially improving outcomes after surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are French-speaking adults over 18 scheduled for elective cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass.

Not a fit: Patients with severe renal impairment, neurological disorders, or those undergoing emergency or non-eligible surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of acute renal failure and cognitive dysfunction in cardiac surgery patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the concept of individualized MAP optimization is promising, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in prior studies, making it a novel investigation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 yr
* Patient scheduled for cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (aortic valve repair or replacement and/or aortic surgery with normothermia and/or coronary artery bypass)
* Patient able to understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form
* Patient able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements
* Patient affiliated with an appropriate social security system.
* French speaking patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* Glomerular filtration rate \< 30 ml/min/1.73m2
* Neurologic disorder (motor and/or sensory deficit, cognitive disorder)
* Another type of surgery (emergency surgery, mitral or tricuspid repair or replacement, congenital surgery)
* Left ventricular ejection fraction \< 30% or acute heart failure in the month before surgery
* Pulmonary artery pressure \> 60 mmHg
* Endocarditis
* Surgery with hypothermia (\< 34°C)
* Hepatic cirrhosis (Score Child-Pugh ≥ 7)
* Alcohol use disorder (Score AUDIT C ≥ 5)
* Refusal to consent or adults with protective measures (curatorship or tutorship or safeguarding justice or juridical protection)
* Pregnancy or breast-feeding

Where this trial is running

Caen

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 Mean Arterial PressureMean arterial pressureCardiac surgeryHemodynamic optimization
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.