Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Drainage Technique in CABG

Lead Sponsor:

Assiut University

Conditions:

CABG

Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

aims to compare the efficacy of the posterior pericardial window versus retro-cardiac drain in preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation and pericardial complications following CABG, while assessin...

Detailed Description

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a cornerstone in the management of advanced coronary artery disease, yet it carries a notable risk of postoperative complications. Among these, postoperative ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult patients (aged 18 and above) scheduled for elective, first-time coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
  • Patients with preserved left ventricular function (ejection fraction ≥ 35%).
  • Ability to provide informed consent and comply with follow-up protocols.
  • No prior history of atrial fibrillation or other significant arrhythmias.

Exclusion

  • Patients undergoing combined cardiac procedures (e.g., valve repair or replacement).
  • Emergency CABG cases or re-operations.
  • Known bleeding disorders or ongoing anticoagulation therapy that cannot be paused.
  • Severe pericardial adhesions or anatomical abnormalities preventing safe creation of a posterior pericardial window.
  • Chronic pulmonary disease or pleural pathology that may interfere with drainage assessment.
  • Patients with active infections or systemic inflammatory conditions.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

122 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07194798

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

September 26 2025

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