Phase 4 Heart Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) open heart bypass surgery (CABG)
- You have been given a general health rating between I and IV by your anesthesia team (this covers a wide range of health conditions)
- You are able to speak and read both English and Spanish
Who may not be able to join:
- Your bypass surgery is an emergency, urgent, or last-minute procedure
- You do not wish to give consent, or are unable to give consent to take part in the study
- You have a known condition where your adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones (confirm with trial site)
- You are currently experiencing any type of shock, such as from infection, blood loss, or heart failure
- You have been taking steroid medications (such as prednisone or similar drugs) at any point in the 6 months before your surgery
- You have a known allergy to either etomidate or propofol (medications used during anesthesia)
- You have a known seizure disorder or history of seizures
- You are already taking part in another clinical research study that may interfere with this one
⚠️ Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Joseph Hinchey, MD, Hartford Hospital
Phone: 860-972-1778
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
Print a one-page summary to share with your doctor.
Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Vasopressors dose expressed by Noradrenaline Equivalent dose [μg/kg/min]
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 5 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.