Clinical trials: Cardiac Defects
Heart Defects, Congenital, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Nesiritide Use Following Cardiac Surgery in Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of nesiritide on urine output and hemodynamics following cardiopulmonary bypass in infants. Safety and pharmacokinetic data will also be obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT00281671
- Testing
- nesiritide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Growth Hormone Disorder, Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
Norditropin NordiFlex® Device Compared to the Device Previously Used by Patients or Parents
This study is conducted in Europe. The aim of this study is to compare the easiness of use of Norditropin NordiFlex® device to the device previously used by patients or parents.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Disorder, Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children, Foetal Growth Problem, Small for Gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT01245374
- Testing
- Norditropin NordiFlex®
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pocket Echocardiography System (PES) for Detection of PDA in Neonates
This is a single-center, feasibility study involving all neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with orders for a cardiac echo evaluation. Parents will be approached and provided a description of the study.
- Trial name
- NCT01790750
- Testing
- PES first, then FFES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Preterm Infants Used in Combination With Ibuprofen for Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus with a combined therapy of intravenous Ibuprofen and oral acetaminophen has higher success rate in closing…
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03701074
- Testing
- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid Atresia
Methacetin Breath Test in Patients With Liver Disease Secondary to Heart Disease
The aim of this project is assess a non-invasive functional liver tests in patients with the Fontan circulation that may be used for prognostic purposes.
- Trial name
- MBT+Fontan (NCT04176458)
- Testing
- Methacetin Breath Test (MBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Genetic Disorder, Noonan Syndrome
Investigating the Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of NN-220 (Somatropin) in Short Stature Due to Noonan Syndrome
This trial is conducted in Asia. The aim of the trial is to investigate the long-term efficacy and safety of two doses of NN-220 (somatropin) in short stature due to Noonan syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01927861
- Testing
- somatropin
- Where
- 27 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Congenital Heart Defects
Phase 3 Triiodothyronine Supplementation for Infants After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This is a study to determine the safety and efficacy of liothyronine sodium/triiodothyronine (Triostat), a synthetic thyroid hormone, when given to infants with congenital heart disease during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
- Trial name
- TRICC-2 (NCT02320669)
- Testing
- Triostat
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Fetal Arrhythmia, Abnormality in Fetal Heart Rate or Rhythm
Fetal and Neonatal Magnetophysiology
Fetal research and clinical practice has been hampered by a lack of suitable investigational techniques. Currently, ultrasound is the only widely used method of studying fetal anatomy and physiology, but it has significant…
- Conditions
- Fetal Arrhythmia, Abnormality in Fetal Heart Rate or Rhythm, Long QT Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01903564
- Testing
- magnetocardiography, postnatal ECG, fetal echocardiography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions
Effects of CoSeal on Bleeding & Adhesions in Pediatric Heart Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded-evaluator study that will evaluate the effectiveness of a surgical sealant (CoSeal) composed of biocompatible polyethylene glycol on the formation of mediastinal and…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT01330433
- Testing
- CoSeal Surgical Spray Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
The Effect of Losartan in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients
The specific aims of this study are to: Establish baseline levels of circulating MMP-2 and -9 , TIMP-1and- 2 and TGFB levels in individuals with bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic or aortic sinus measurements >40mm.
- Trial name
- NCT01390181
- Testing
- Cozaar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle
Understanding Dexmedetomidine in Neonates After Open Heart Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine what happens to dexmedetomidine in the body after it has been given to a newborn after heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle, Hypoplastic Left Heart
- Trial name
- Dex (NCT00576381)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Athena Zuppa
Single-ventricle
Simple Non-invasive Breathing Device to Improve Pulmonary Flow Pusatility in Single Ventricle Post Fontan
This is a pilot study using a novel, minimal risk, portable, hands-free oral-positive pressure device (oPEP) in patients with Fontan palliation that will examine whether using this device in both the acute and chronic phase will…
- Trial name
- NCT05634226
- Testing
- Hands-free oral-positive pressure device (oPEP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Tarek Alsaied
Congenital Heart Defects
Use of Color Doppler in Routine Examination of Fetal Heart in Second Trimester
To evaluate the percentage of severe heart defect diagnosed with the use of color Doppler at a routine fetal scan in the second trimester of pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT01201486
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 6,781 people
- Sponsor
- Helse Stavanger HF
Migraine Headaches, Patent Foramen Ovale
PREMIUM Migraine Trial
The Purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) (a hole in the heart), using the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder, on the incidence of migraine headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT00355056
- Testing
- AMPLATZER PFO Occluder
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Acute Lung Injury
L-citrulline for Prevention of Sequelae of Acute Lung Injury in Pediatrics Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Heart Defects
The purpose of this study is to determine whether L-citrulline is effective and safe in the prevention of clinical sequelae of Acute Lung Injury in pediatric subjects undergoing surgery for congenital heart defects.
- Trial name
- NCT02891837
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Aortic Arch Hypoplasia or Atresia
Modified Perfusion for Neonatal Aortic Arch Reconstruction
Even though the lower part of the body does receive some blood supply during Cardiopulmonary Bypass(CPB) surgery, it may not be enough.
- Trial name
- NCT00490256
- Testing
- Modified Selective Cerebral Perfusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease, Inflammation
Ultrafiltration in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Cohort Study
Infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can experience systemic inflammation that prolongs post-operative recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05154864
- Testing
- SBUF-SMUF
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- IWK Health Centre
Congenital Disorder
Pacemaker Therapy in Adults With Congenital Heart Defects
Review the feasibility, safety and outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease who undergo pacemaker implantation for bradycardia, tachycardia or heart failure indications
- Trial name
- NCT00303511
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Heart Disease
Sildenafil in Single Ventricle Patients
Patients with single ventricle anatomy undergo staged surgical palliation. The result is an "in series" circulation with pulmonary blood flow and cardiac output directly related to pulmonary vascular resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT01169519
- Testing
- Sildenafil by injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Heart Defects, Congenital, Hyperglycemia
SPECS: Safe Pediatric Euglycemia in Cardiac Surgery
Critically ill children, including children undergoing heart surgery, commonly develop elevated blood glucose (also known as "blood sugar") levels during their illness, which can lead to poor health outcomes and an increased risk…
- Trial name
- SPECS (NCT00443599)
- Testing
- Insulin, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 989 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital