NCT00881192 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Christenson JT, Licker M, Kalangos A
The role of intra-aortic counterpulsation in high-risk OPCAB surgery: a prospective randomized study. J Card Surg. 2003 Jul-Aug;18(4):286-94.
Dyub AM, Whitlock RP, Abouzahr LL, Cinà CS
Preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Card Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;23(1):79-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2007.00499.x. Review.

Perioperative IABP in CABG Operations in Patients With Severely Depressed Left Ventricular Function: a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Clinical trial NCT00881192 - References