Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Diaphragm Stimulation During Surgery (NCT NCT03303040)

NCT ID: NCT03303040

Last Updated: 2024-06-26

Results Overview

High-resolution respirometry will be used to assess mitochondrial respiration of permeablilized diaphragm bundles. Addition of substrate medium to the Oroboros O2K respirometry instrument enables quantification of leak respiration and peak uncoupled respiration, expressed as pmol oxygen/sec/mg wet weight.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

25 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to eight hours

Results posted on

2024-06-26

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Participants Undergoing Elective, Open Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures Lasting 4 Hours or Greater
Patients undergoing complex, elective prolonged surgeries, usually lasting 5-8 hours or longer, including lung transplants (e.g. valvuloplasty, coronary artery bypass and/or aortic repairs)
Overall Study
STARTED
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
21
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Diaphragm Stimulation During Surgery

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Participants Undergoing Elective, Open Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures Lasting 4 Hours or Greater
n=21 Participants
Patients undergoing complex, elective prolonged surgeries, usually lasting 5-8 hours or longer, including lung transplants (e.g. valvuloplasty, coronary artery bypass and/or aortic repairs)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants
n=39 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
6 Participants
n=39 Participants
Age, Continuous
59 Number
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4 • n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants
n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
19 Participants
n=39 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
18 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
21 participants
n=39 Participants
Number of stimulations
6.2 Number of Stimulations
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9 • n=39 Participants
Stimulation Current Intensity
18.0 mA
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=39 Participants
%Force Vital Capacity
86.6 Percentage of predicted value
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4 • n=39 Participants
% Forced Expiratory Volume
83.2 Percentage of predicted
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.0 • n=39 Participants
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure
90.6 cm H2O
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.0 • n=39 Participants
Body Mass Index
29.8 Kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.96 • n=39 Participants
Intubation to Biopsy
278 Minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 65 • n=39 Participants
Intubation to Frist Stimulation
98 Minute
STANDARD_DEVIATION 33 • n=39 Participants
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
137 Minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 65 • n=39 Participants
Minimum Core Temperature
33.5 Degrees Celsius
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4 • n=39 Participants
Core Temperature at Biopsy
36.5 Degrees Celsius
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=39 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Mitochondrial respiration was measured in the stimulated (n=19) and unstimulated (n=19) hemidiaphragms from subjects who completed the entire intra-operative stimulation protocol. Biopsy tissue was specifically reserved for analysis. From the full patient sample, insufficient contractile tissue was available to measure mitochondrial respiration in two unstimulated and two stimulated hemidiaphragms.

High-resolution respirometry will be used to assess mitochondrial respiration of permeablilized diaphragm bundles. Addition of substrate medium to the Oroboros O2K respirometry instrument enables quantification of leak respiration and peak uncoupled respiration, expressed as pmol oxygen/sec/mg wet weight.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=19 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=19 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Mitochondrial Respiration
Leak Respiration
3.5 pmol/s/mg wwt
Standard Deviation 0.7
2.9 pmol/s/mg wwt
Standard Deviation 0.6
Mitochondrial Respiration
ECI+II
31.1 pmol/s/mg wwt
Standard Deviation 3.5
27.1 pmol/s/mg wwt
Standard Deviation 2.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Aconitase activity was measured in the stimulated (n=20) and unstimulated (n=18) hemidiaphragms from subjects who completed the entire intra-operative stimulation protocol. Insufficient tissue was available in two unstimulated hemidiaphragms. Tissue obtained from one participant contained large proportions of intramuscular fat that prevented a measurement.

In order to evaluate mitochondrial damage, actonitase activity will be measured spectrophotometrically. It will be quantified as units/mg protein.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=20 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=18 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Aconitase Activity
0.175 mU/mg protein
Standard Deviation 0.01
0.196 mU/mg protein
Standard Deviation 0.01

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Protein content was measured by traditional Western blot. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 11 participants. Protein quantification was normalized to total protein and optical density units of the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragm were reported.

Lipid peroxidation will be assessed by measuring 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal-modified proteins. It will be quantified as arbitrary optical density units.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Lipid Peroxidation
1.037 Arbitrary optical density units (U)
Standard Deviation 0.145
1.061 Arbitrary optical density units (U)
Standard Deviation 0.134

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Citrate synthase activity was measured in the stimulated (n=20) and unstimulated (n=18) hemidiaphragms from subjects who completed the entire intra-operative stimulation protocol. Insufficient tissue was available in two unstimulated hemidiaphragms. Tissue obtained from one participant contained large proportions of intramuscular fat that prevented a measurement.

Changes in electron transport chain will be assessed by measuring citrate cynthase activity. It will be quantified as nmol/mg protein/min.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=18 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=20 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Citrate Cynthase Activity
0.084 nmol/mg protein/min
Standard Deviation 0.006
0.082 nmol/mg protein/min
Standard Deviation 0.004

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Specific force represents force generation per cross sectional area of single diaphragm fibers and was calculated from an average of 10 slow and 10 fast single fibers obtained from each hemidiaphragm, per subject. Of the 21 patients who completed intraoperative stimulation procedures, single fiber measurements were not obtained in two participants due to unavailability of study personnel (n=2) and non-cardiac surgery (n=1).

Specific force of single diaphragm fibers represents the force generated per unit area.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=372 Muscle Fibers
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=373 Muscle Fibers
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Single Diaphragm Fiber, Specific Force
Fast Fibers
124.5 kN/m2
Standard Error 2.39
126.93 kN/m2
Standard Error 4.3
Single Diaphragm Fiber, Specific Force
Slow Fibers
102.64 kN/m2
Standard Error 2.38
95.85 kN/m2
Standard Error 4.62

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Rate constant of tension development (ktr) represents the half-time of force recovery after release of a standardized stretch. ktr was calculated from an average of 10 slow and 10 fast single fibers obtained from each hemidiaphragm, per subject. Of the 21 patients who completed intraoperative stimulation procedures, single fiber measurements were not obtained in two participants due to unavailability of study personnel (n=2) and non-cardiac surgery (n=1).

Single diaphragm fiber mechanical force properties will be measured. The rate of tension redevelopment is quantified as s\^(-1).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=372 Muscle Fibers
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=373 Muscle Fibers
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Single Diaphragm Fiber, Rate of Tension Redevelopment
Slow Fibers
1.102 per second (force recovery rate)
Standard Error 0.269
1.143 per second (force recovery rate)
Standard Error 0.236
Single Diaphragm Fiber, Rate of Tension Redevelopment
Fast Fibers
4.744 per second (force recovery rate)
Standard Error 1.322
4.777 per second (force recovery rate)
Standard Error 1.369

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: pCa50 represents the sensitivity of pCa (concentration of Ca+2: -log10\[Ca+2\]) at which half-maximal force generation was obtained. It was calculated from an average of 10 slow and 10 fast single fibers obtained from each hemidiaphragm, per subject. Of the 21 patients who completed intraoperative stimulation procedures, single fiber measurements were not obtained in two participants due to unavailability of study personnel (n=2) and non-cardiac surgery (n=1).

The pCa50 value is the logarithmic scale of pCa (sensitivity of Ca+2) at which half-maximal force generation was obtained. The pCa value is calculated as the -log10\[Ca (nm)\]; the pCa50 is the -log10\[Ca (nm)\] at which half-maximal force is generated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=372 Muscle Fibers
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=373 Muscle Fibers
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Calcium Sensitivity (pCa50)
Slow Muscle Fibers
5.805 -log10[Ca2+]
Standard Error 0.158
5.797 -log10[Ca2+]
Standard Error 0.161
Calcium Sensitivity (pCa50)
Fast Muscle Fibers
5.888 -log10[Ca2+]
Standard Error 0.115
5.887 -log10[Ca2+]
Standard Error 0.121

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: The quantities of total titin protein and myosin heavy chain protein content in homogenized diaphragm fiber specimens were measured and then calculated as a ratio of total titin to myosin heavy chain content. The statistical approach selected to test the effect of stimulation on titin:myosin heavy chain ratio was selected apriori as the difference between the stimulated and unstimulated sides.

The quantities of total titin protein and myosin heavy chain protein content in homogenized diaphragm fiber specimens were measured and then calculated as a ratio of total titin to myosin heavy chain content (unitless value). The statistical approach was selected apriori as the difference of the ratio between the stimulated and unstimulated sides.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Total Titin to Myosin Heavy Chain Ratio
0.111 Total titan/MHC Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.042
0.103 Total titan/MHC Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.044

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: The composition of the N2A and tT2 exons of the titin protein was obtained from homogenized tissue of the unstimulated and stimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 11 subjects. The relative abundance of each exon was calculated as a percentage of total titin.

The composition of titin exons will be assessed and quantified via real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). The N2A and tT2 will be calculated as a percentage of total titin.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Titin Exon Composition
Percentage N2A
96.1 Percent of total titin
Standard Deviation 9.3
96.3 Percent of total titin
Standard Deviation 6.9
Difference in Titin Exon Composition
Percentage tT2
3.9 Percent of total titin
Standard Deviation 9.3
3.7 Percent of total titin
Standard Deviation 6.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Content of titin binding proteins including MARP1 (ANKRD-1) and MARP2 (ANKRD-2) were measured in homogenized tissue obtained from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 11 subjects and quantified using western blot. The results were normalized to the optical intensity of GAPDH (AU).

The content of titin binding proteins will be quantified via Western blot. It will be normalized to a reference protein (GAPDH) and presented as optical intensity (AU).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Titin Binding Protein Content
ANKRD1
0.0165 AU
Standard Deviation 0.0279
0.0167 AU
Standard Deviation 0.025
Difference in Titin Binding Protein Content
ANKRD2
1.39 AU
Standard Deviation 0.44
1.28 AU
Standard Deviation 0.52

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Calpain-1 (µ-calpain) protein content was measured by traditional Western blot. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 9 participants and normalized to total protein. The statistical approach selected to test the effect of stimulation on oxidative stress-related protein content was selected apriori as the difference between the stimulated and unstimulated sides. Full-length (80kDa) and truncated (76 kDa) isoforms are reported.

Calpain 1 (mu-calpain) will be measured with Western Blot analysis and will be presented as percent of total intensity in stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Calpain 1 Protein Content
Full length (80 kDa) CLP1 isoform
74 Percent of total Intensity
Standard Deviation 5.4
72.4 Percent of total Intensity
Standard Deviation 5.4
Difference in Calpain 1 Protein Content
Truncated (76 kDa) CLP1 isoform
14.1 Percent of total Intensity
Standard Deviation 2.6
15 Percent of total Intensity
Standard Deviation 3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Protein content of AKT, p-AKT, calpain-2, calpain-3, caspase-3, atrogin-1 was measured by automated, capillary-based immunoassay using a Jess System. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 9 participants and normalized to total protein.

Calpain 2 will be measured with automated, capillary-based immunoassay using a Jess System, normalized to total protein, and will be presented as an area of corrected peak (AU) in stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Calpain 2 Protein Content
274938 AU
Standard Deviation 118636
357182 AU
Standard Deviation 219400

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Protein content of AKT, p-AKT, calpain-2, calpain-3, caspase-3, atrogin-1 was measured by automated, capillary-based immunoassay using a Jess System. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 9 participants and normalized to total protein. The statistical approach selected to test the effect of stimulation on oxidative stress-related protein was selected apriori as the difference between the stimulated and unstimulated sides.

Calpain 3 will be measured with Western Blot analysis and will be presented as a ratio of cleaved to total calpain 3 (unitless value) in stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Calpain 3 Protein Content
2.98 ratio of cleaved/total calpain 3
Standard Deviation 1.35
3.21 ratio of cleaved/total calpain 3
Standard Deviation 1.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Protein content of calpain-2, calpain-3, caspase-3, atrogin-1 was measured by automated, capillary-based immunoassay using a Jess System. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 9 participants and normalized to total protein.

Caspase-3 will be measured with Western Blot analysis, normalized to total protein loaded in each lane, and will be presented as an area of corrected peak (AU) in stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragm muscle fibers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Difference in Caspase-3 Protein Content
274328 AU
Standard Deviation 70600
317726 AU
Standard Deviation 164524

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Protein content of AKT, p-AKT, calpain-2, calpain-3, caspase-3, atrogin-1 was measured by automated, capillary-based immunoassay using a Jess System. Samples were analyzed from the stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragms of the first 9 participants and normalized to total protein.

Atrogin 1 will be measured with Jess protein immunoassay analysis, normalized to total protein, and will be presented as the corrected peak area (AU) in stimulated and unstimulated hemidiaphragm muscle fibers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=11 Participants
No stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Stimulation
n=11 Participants
Electrical stimulation of hemidiaphragm
Atrogin 1
634046 AU
Standard Deviation 377885
675965 AU
Standard Deviation 379914

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Limited tissue quantity did not permit analysis.

Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production will be assessed using an in situ approach to measure hydrogen peroxide production in permeabilized diaphragm skeletal muscle fiber bundles. It will be quantified as pmol/min/mg dry weight.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Limited tissue quantity did not permit analysis.

Changes in electron transport chain will be assessed by measuring cytochrome c oxidase (COX) activity. It will be quantifed as Units/mcg protein.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Limited tissue quantity did not permit analysis.

Long-Amplicon quantitative PCR will be used to measure the frequency of nuclear DNA mutations. It will be quantified as number of lesions/10 kilobases.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Limited tissue quantity did not permit analysis.

Titin integrity will be assessed. A relative titin size will be quantified in nm.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in Caspase-9 protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

Caspase-9 will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in 20S proteasome protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

20S proteasome will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in 26S Proteasome protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

26S proteasome will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Differences in 28SrRNA were not completed due to challenges with cross-species validation of reagents and reference values.

28SrRNA will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Differences in 18SrRNA were not completed due to challenges with cross-species validation of reagents and reference values.

18SrRNA will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in Foxo-3 protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

Foxo-3 will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in 45S pre-rRNA protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

45S pre-rRNA will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Limited tissue quantity did not permit analysis.

Long-Amplicon quantitative PCR will be used to measure the frequency of mitochondrial DNA mutations. It will be quantified as number of lesions/10 kilobases.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight hours

Population: Changes in MuRF1 protein were not evaluated due to lack of a reliable antibody with preparatory validation studies.

MurF1 will be measured with Western Blot anaylsis and will be presented as percent difference in expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Participants Undergoing Elective, Open Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures Lasting 4 Hours or Greater

Serious events: 14 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Participants Undergoing Elective, Open Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures Lasting 4 Hours or Greater
n=21 participants at risk
Patients undergoing complex, elective prolonged surgeries, usually lasting 5-8 hours or longer, including lung transplants (e.g. valvuloplasty, coronary artery bypass and/or aortic repairs)
Cardiac disorders
Arrhythmias
47.6%
10/21 • Number of events 11 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
14.3%
3/21 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
General disorders
Dysphagia
14.3%
3/21 • Number of events 3 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory failure
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Infections and infestations
Methycillin sensitive staph aureus infection
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory insufficiency
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Cardiac disorders
Near-syncope
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Cardiac disorders
Low cardiac index
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Infections and infestations
Sternal wound infection
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Vascular disorders
Acute MCA stroke
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Vascular disorders
Pulmonary embolism
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract Infection
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Sternal malunion
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Participants Undergoing Elective, Open Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures Lasting 4 Hours or Greater
n=21 participants at risk
Patients undergoing complex, elective prolonged surgeries, usually lasting 5-8 hours or longer, including lung transplants (e.g. valvuloplasty, coronary artery bypass and/or aortic repairs)
General disorders
Postoperative Pain
95.2%
20/21 • Number of events 20 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
81.0%
17/21 • Number of events 17 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
47.6%
10/21 • Number of events 10 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
47.6%
10/21 • Number of events 10 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
42.9%
9/21 • Number of events 9 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis
28.6%
6/21 • Number of events 6 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
19.0%
4/21 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
19.0%
4/21 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
19.0%
4/21 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
14.3%
3/21 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Cardiac disorders
Pericardial effusion
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary edema
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bilateral lower extremity edema
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2 • From enrollment of each patient until their hospital discharge, which was typically within 7-10 days post-op.
Standard CT.gov definitions were used, and assessments were conducted systematically through the medical record and consultation with the study surgeons.

Additional Information

Dr. Barbara K. Smith

University of Florida

Phone: 352-294-5315

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place