Understanding oxygen use and organ injury after heart surgery

Oxygen Consumption, Early Postoperative Hypoperfusion and Organ Injury After Cardio-pulmonary Bypass: a Prospective Observational Study

Observational Uppsala University Hospital · NCT06930443

This study is trying to see how oxygen use after heart surgery affects organ health in adults to improve care after the operation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment65 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUppsala University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Uppsala, Sweden)
Trial IDNCT06930443 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between oxygen consumption, blood flow issues, and organ injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. It focuses on individuals over 18 years old and will measure oxygen consumption using indirect calorimetry in the early hours post-surgery. Researchers will also monitor lactate levels and assess signs of organ injury in the heart, kidneys, liver, brain, and gut. The study will include 65 participants and aims to provide insights into postoperative care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old scheduled for elective cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

Not a fit: Patients with severe anemia, high lactate levels before surgery, or those requiring intensive care may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve postoperative care and outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored oxygen consumption and organ injury, this specific observational approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Elective cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass

Exclusion Criteria:

* Combined, redo or annuloplasty procedures
* Surgical procedures involving other vascular cannulation than standard direct, such as bicaval or femoral cannulation
* Preoperative hyperlactatemia (\>2mmol/L) or anaemia (Hb \<90 g/dL)
* Preoperative need for supplementary oxygen or ICU care
* Consent not obtainable.

Where this trial is running

Uppsala, Sweden

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 Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypasscardiac surgerycardiopulmonary bypasspostoperative care
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.