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NCT04220047 Effects of Left Atrial Appendage Resection and Marshall Ligament Amputation on Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass

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NCT ID NCT04220047
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Condition Coronary Artery Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 400 participants
Start Date 2020-04-30
Primary Completion 2021-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Left Atrial Appendage Resection and Marshall Ligament Amputation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 400 participants in total. It began in 2020-04-30 with a primary completion date of 2021-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAAO) is sometimes performed during the cardiac surgery to reduce long-term risk of stroke.A previous study found that LAAO may be associated with increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation.New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) after coronary artery bypass graft is related to an increased short-term and long term risk of stroke and mortality.Marshall ligament amputation may reduce the occurence of atrial fibrillation. However, little is known whether this approach is justified during the coronary artery bypass graft.Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether LAAO and Marshall ligament amputation during off-pump coronary artery bypass was associated with reduced risks of postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * isolated first off-pump coronary artery bypass Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative atrial fibrillation or a history of atrial fibrillation; * Concurrent cardiac or non-cardiac surgery * Intraoperative convert to bypass bypass surgery * Emergency surgery * History of previous cardiac surgery * Severe organ dysfunction

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Hengchao Wu, doctor

✉ whcwuhengchao@163.com

📞 010-88322355

Principal Investigator

Hansong Sun, doctor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04220047 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Coronary Artery Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04220047 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04220047 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at whcwuhengchao@163.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04220047 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Beijing, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04220047 clinical trial?

NCT04220047 is sponsored by China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases. The principal investigator is Hansong Sun, doctor at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 400 participants.

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