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Registry for the Improvement of Postoperative OutcomeS in Cardiac and Thoracic surgEry

This study is called RIPOSTE and focuses on patients undergoing heart or chest surgery in the UK. Doctors and researchers are collecting information about patients' health before surgery, details of the operation itself, and how they recover afterwards. They want to find out which factors are linked to problems or complications after surgery, such as serious infections, needing more time in intensive care, or other issues. By understanding these connections better, the aim is to improve how patients are cared for around the time of surgery, making it safer and more effective for future patients. This helps healthcare teams predict and prevent problems.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

CMC Ambroise Paré

Enrolment target

8,000

Start

01 Jan 2012

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2030

Heart Diseases Death Postoperative Complications Cardiac Complication

What is this study about?

Heart and chest surgery can be life-saving, but it's also true that some people experience problems or complications afterwards. This study, called RIPOSTE, is a big effort to understand why these problems happen and how we might prevent them in the future. Imagine a detective gathering clues: researchers are carefully collecting lots of information about patients undergoing these types of surgeries.

They look at details from before the operation, like a person's age, whether they have diabetes, or how well their heart is working. They also record information during the surgery itself, such as how long the procedure takes. Crucially, they then follow patients to see how they recover and if any issues arise, like needing to stay in hospital longer, developing an infection, or other complications. They're not giving new treatments; they're just observing and learning from what happens.

The main goal is to spot patterns and connections. For example, does a certain health condition before surgery make someone more likely to have a specific complication afterwards? By uncovering these links, doctors can better understand who might be at higher risk and tailor care to prevent problems. Ultimately, this research is all about making heart and chest surgery even safer and improving recovery for everyone.

Key takeaways

This study helps improve heart and chest surgery for everyone.
It collects routine medical information, so nothing extra is asked of you.
No new medications or procedures are involved.
It aims to understand why some patients have problems after surgery.
The findings will help doctors predict and prevent complications.

Who may be eligible?

This study is designed to include almost everyone who is going to have heart or chest surgery. There aren't many restrictions, which means a wide range of patients can be part of this important research.

So, if your doctor has told you that you need heart or chest surgery, it's very likely that you could be included in this study. The researchers want to gather information from as many different types of patients as possible to get a full picture.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you scheduled for heart surgery?
Are you scheduled for chest surgery?
Are you happy for your routine medical information to be used for research?
Do you want to contribute to improving care for future patients?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you take part in this study, you won't need to do anything extra or different from your usual medical care. The study involves your medical team collecting information that they would already gather as part of your treatment. This information includes details about your health before surgery (like your age and any existing health conditions), what happens during your operation, and how you recover afterwards, including things like how long you stay in hospital. There are no extra visits, assessments, or medications involved specifically for the study. Everything is based on your routine medical journey before, during, and after your heart or chest surgery.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study carries no direct risks to you, as it only involves collecting information from your routine medical care, not giving you any new treatments or tests. There are no direct benefits to you personally, but the information collected will help doctors better understand and improve care for future patients undergoing heart or chest surgery. Remember, you can decide not to participate or withdraw your information at any time, without affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

CMC Ambroise Paré
Verified postcode
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the main purpose of this study?

The main purpose is to understand why some people have problems after heart or chest surgery, so doctors can improve future patient care.

Will I receive new treatments if I join?

No, this study only collects information about your standard care; you won't receive any new or different treatments.

How long will I be part of the study?

The study will track your health information from before surgery, during the operation, and through your recovery period in hospital.

Will my personal details be kept private?

Yes, all your health information is handled confidentially and used in a way that protects your privacy.

How to find out more

Alain Brusset, MD

brusseta@club-internet.fr Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.