Plain-English translation of NCT06009809 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is studying what happens to blood flow in your kidneys and intestines during heart surgery when a heart-lung machine is used. Researchers want to understand why some patients develop kidney injury after surgery, and they're using ultrasound imaging to watch blood flow patterns in real time during the operation. This information could help doctors protect your organs during surgery in the future.
Kidney damage is a common complication after heart surgery that can be serious and even life-threatening. Doctors believe that reduced blood flow to the kidneys during the surgery may be a major cause, but they still don't fully understand exactly how and when this happens. This study aims to directly observe blood flow patterns so doctors can develop better ways to prevent kidney and intestinal injury.
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If you join this study, researchers will use a special ultrasound probe placed in your esophagus (your food pipe) during your scheduled heart surgery to monitor blood flow to your kidneys and intestines while you are on the heart-lung machine. This probe is standard equipment used in many heart surgeries and allows doctors to see inside your body during the operation. The study does not add extra procedures beyond your normal surgery — it simply records additional information while you're already under anesthesia.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
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