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A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of posterior left pericardiotomy in preventing atrial fibrillation following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.

Prospective randomised control trial to assess the role of Posterior Left Pericardiotomy for the prevention of Atrial Fibrillation after off pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/051286
Enrollment
278
Registered
2023-04-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Posterior left pericardiotomy: A longitudinal incision, 4-cm long and 2-cm width, was made parallel and posterior to the left phrenic nerve, extending from the left inferior pulmonary v

Sponsors

NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute Of Cardiac Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adult patients (age >18years) admitted in the hospital undergoing offpump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Patients willing to give written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients undergoing on pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Patients undergoing valvular surgeries in addition to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Patients having history of atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias. Patients who are unable to provide consent. Patients undergoing conversion to on-pump after a planned OPCAB procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Post operative atrial fibrillationTimepoint: During hospital stay—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cardiac tamponadeTimepoint: During hospital stay;MortalityTimepoint: During hospital stay;Pericardial effusionTimepoint: During hospital stay;Pleural effusionTimepoint: During hospital stay;Prolonged ITU stayTimepoint: During hospital stay;Revision surgery for prolonged bleedingTimepoint: During hospital stay—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRajeshkumaar V

NH-Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences

drlalitkapoor@gmail.com9874523000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026