Plain-English translation of NCT05996120 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing the best temperature to maintain your body during heart surgery when you're on a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass). Half of participants will receive standard care with mild cooling, while the other half will be kept at normal body temperature. Researchers want to see which approach works better and gather information to plan a larger future study.
Doctors aren't yet certain whether keeping patients cool or warm during heart surgery produces better results and fewer complications. This trial will help answer that question and improve how surgeons manage temperature during these critical procedures.
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You would be randomly assigned to one of two temperature management approaches during your scheduled heart surgery. One group will receive standard care with mild cooling during the procedure, while the other group will be kept at normal body temperature. The trial team will collect information about your surgery and recovery, and follow your outcomes — this is mainly a feasibility study to see if a larger trial can be successfully conducted in the UK.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom