NCT07101393Completed
Postoperative Stroke and Epiaortic Ultrasound in CABG
Determination of Postoperative Stroke Incidence in Patients With and Without the Use of Epiaortic Ultrasound in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 3 Aug 2025
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This study aims to investigate the incidence of postoperative stroke and neurocognitive impairment in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with or without the use of epi-aortic ultrasound (EAU). Atherosclerosis in the ascending aorta is a known risk factor for perioperative stroke and systemic embolization. The identification of atherosclerotic plaques before manipulation of the ascending aorta is important in minimizing embolic complications. Neurocognitive function will be assessed using the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) before surgery and within 7 days postoperatively or at discharge. This prospective, observational, case-control study will evaluate the relationship between the presence of atherosclerotic plaques detected by EAU and neurocognitive and neurologic outcomes following CABG surgery.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrollment
- 150 (actual)
- First submitted
- 13 Jul 2025
- Start date
- 1 Dec 2023
- Primary completion date
- 1 Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07101393
What you commit to
- Study type: Observational
- Participants enrolled: 150
- From 1 Dec 2023 to the primary completion date, 1 Dec 2024
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Patients undergoing concomitant cardiac procedures (e.g., valve or aortic surgery)
- Emergency CABG surgery
- Redo CABG surgery
Other illness
- Visual and/or hearing impairment
- Presence of neuropsychiatric disorders that may affect postoperative cognitive evaluation (e.g., psychosis, dementia, mental retardation)
- History of cerebrovascular accident (CVA/stroke)
- Preoperative rhythm disturbances associated with stroke risk (e.g., atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter)
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Chronic renal failure and/or liver failure
Other
- Illiteracy (inability to read or write)
- Non-citizens/foreign nationals
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Presence of intracardiac thrombus (ventricular or atrial) on preoperative echocardiography
- Use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Significant carotid stenosis or plaque detected on preoperative carotid Doppler ultrasonography
Who the study is looking for
- Patients scheduled for isolated, elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Age 18 years or older
Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatürk University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Erzurum | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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