Fish Oil for Recovery in High-Risk Heart Surgery Patients

We are studying whether an intravenous fish oil treatment can prevent atrial fibrillation and improve recovery in patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery. This trial compares the fish oil treatment to a placebo.

3-6 monthsEfficacy phase (II)Investigational MedicinesInjectionCardiologyInternal Medicine

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Nacl 0,9 %
A 0.9% saline solution used to hydrate people, replace lost fluids, and dilute or give medicines through a vein.
Omegaven
Omegaven is an IV fish-oil fat emulsion that provides nutrition to people who cannot eat and helps prevent liver problems from prolonged IV feeding.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol
Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol is a synthetic form of vitamin E used to prevent or treat vitamin E deficiency and protect cells from oxidative damage.
Doconexent
Glycerol
Glycerol is a substance used to relieve constipation by drawing water into the bowel and softening stools.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Highly Refined Fish Oil

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acuolens
Addex Natriumklorid
Adulax

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
Berlin, Germany
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn
Cardiology
Bonn, Germany
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Hamburg, Germany
Sponsor: Gcp-Service International West GmbH
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.