This is a protocol for a large randomized controlled trial testing whether thymosin alpha-1 can prevent organ failure after emergency surgery for acute aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the main artery. Over 330 patients will receive either thymosin alpha-1 plus standard care or placebo, with organ function monitored using daily SOFA scores for seven days after surgery. The study aims to address the immune system imbalance that occurs after this type of surgery and contributes to organ damage.
Liu, Hong; Qian, Si-Chong; Zhang, Ying-Yuan; Tang, Cheng-Bin; Yue, Hong-Hua; Fan, Guo-Liang; Zhao, Xin; Jiang, Yi-Yao; Huang, Fu-Hua; Zeng, Zhi-Hua; Wang, Wei; Lu, Xu-Ran; Luo, Xiao-Kang; Bai, Xiang-Feng; Zheng, Xiang-Xiang; Xie, Peng; Ma, Chao; Zhao, Sheng; Zhang, Hong-Jia