A randomised controlled trial investigating carbon dioxide insufflation of the pericardial field as a neuroprotective strategy in open chamber cardiac surgery.

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• Conditions: eurocognitive impairment post cardiac surgery; Neurocognitive impairment post cardiac surgery; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000844246
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Undergoing an open cardiac (aortic and/or mitral valve) operation; competence to provide informed consent;ability to communicate in English to undertake the neuropsychological test

Exclusion Criteria

Past history of cerebrovascular accident (stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA));history of clinically diagnosed active psychiatric conditions; emergency or salvage cardiac valve operations; Intelligence Quotient < 70

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified