Using haemoadsorption during heart transplantation
Official title: Effect of Haemoadsorption During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Patients After Heart Transplantation
Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT05270902 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a treatment called haemoadsorption during heart transplantation can help reduce inflammation and improve recovery outcomes for patients in the days following their surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | tocilizumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna, State of Vienna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05270902 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult patients undergoing heart transplantation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those receiving specific immunosuppressive therapies may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of haemoadsorption (HA) on cardiopulmonary bypass during heart transplantation. It aims to assess how HA influences circulating cytokine levels and the inflammatory response in the first 120 hours post-transplant. Additionally, the study will evaluate the impact of HA on various postoperative outcomes, including primary graft dysfunction, cerebral dysfunction, fluid accumulation, renal dysfunction, mechanical ventilation duration, ICU stay, and 30-day mortality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved postoperative outcomes and reduced complications for heart transplant patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of haemoadsorption in other contexts has shown promise, this specific application during heart transplantation is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients undergoing heart transplantation Exclusion Criteria: * Declined informed consent * Age \< 18 years# * Receiving antileukocyte drugs * Receiving TNF-α Blockers, immunosuppressive drugs (e.g. tocilizumab) * DCD * Ex-vivo perfusion
Where it's running
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Divison of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martin H. Bernardi, MD, PhD — Medical University of Vienna
- Study coordinator: Martin H. Bernardi, MD, PhD
- Email: martin.bernardi@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: 0043140400
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.