Plain-English translation of NCT06377449 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After heart surgery, fluid can build up in the lungs, which doctors usually detect using chest X-rays. This trial is testing whether lung ultrasound—a quick, safe imaging method—can spot these problems earlier and more accurately. If it does, doctors can adjust medications sooner to help you recover better.
Lung complications after heart surgery can slow recovery and extend hospital stays. Doctors want to know if this ultrasound method catches problems faster than traditional X-rays, so they can treat fluid buildup before it becomes serious.
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After your heart surgery, you will receive ultrasound scans of your lungs on days 1, 3, 5, and 7. If you are in the treatment group, your doctors will use the ultrasound results to adjust your medications—such as water pills or anti-inflammatory drugs—to reduce lung fluid. If you are in the comparison group, you will also have the ultrasound scans, but your doctors will base treatment decisions on standard X-rays instead. The study will track your recovery and hospital stay.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
Russia
Sponsor
Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Enrollment target
~186 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
May 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2024.
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Central contact
Aleksei A Filippov, MD, PhD
Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
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