Clinical trials: Defects
Heart Defects, Congenital
Comparison of Two Types of Shunts in Infants With Single Ventricle Defect Undergoing Staged Reconstruction--Pediatric Heart Network
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of the modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (MBTS) compared to the right ventricle to pulmonary artery (RV-to-PA) shunt; compare the effect of the MBTS to that of the RV-to-PA shunt on…
- Trial name
- NCT00115934
- Testing
- Blalock-Taussig pulmonary artery shunt, Right ventricular to pulmonary artery shunt
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 555 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Pleural Effusion, Single-ventricle
Use of Vasopressin Following the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this pilot study is to prepare for a larger study to determine whether Vasopressin following the Fontan operation will decrease chest tube output and duration.
- Trial name
- NCT02975999
- Testing
- Vasopressin, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Burn, Thermal
StrataGraft® Skin Tissue in the Promotion of Autologous Skin Regeneration of Complex Skin Defects Due to Thermal Burns That Contain Intact Dermal Elements
About 70 participants will be enrolled. They will have complex skin defects because of burns caused by heat. The burns will: be on 3-49% of the participant's total body surface area (TBSA) require surgery for skin replacement…
- Trial name
- NCT03005106
- Testing
- StrataGraft Skin Tissue, Autograft
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Stratatech, a Mallinckrodt Company
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
The Effectiveness of Participation-focused Interventions on Body Functions of Youth With Physical Disabilities
Youth with physical disabilities face greater restrictions to participation in community-based activities than their typically developing peers, which can lead to poor health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophies, Musculoskeletal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03851107
- Testing
- Engagement in 6-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Turner Syndrome
Long-Term Growth and Skeletal Effects of Early Growth Hormone Treatment in Turner Syndrome
This is an extension study that will gather long-term data on the effect of early growth hormone (GH) treatment on adult height and other aspects of health and development in girls with Turner syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00266656
- Testing
- Humatrope
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
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
Septal Defect, Atrial
Long-term Safety Study of the GORE® HELEX® Septal Occluder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of the GORE® HELEX® Septal Occluder in the treatment of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs).
- Trial name
- NCT00581308
- Testing
- GORE® HELEX® Septal Occluder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Cardiovascular Disease Other, Physical Activity
Young Adult Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Study (YACHD-PALS)
This study will adapt a physical activity lifestyle intervention to emerging adult congenital heart disease (CHD) survivors with the primary goal of increasing physical activity levels. The study will be split into 2 phases.
- Trial name
- YACHD-PALS (NCT04135859)
- Testing
- Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention, Physical Activity Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Jamie Jackson
Congenital Heart Disease
Endothelin Blockade in Patients With Single Ventricle Physiology
Recent studies have shown beneficial effects of sildenafil in patients with single ventricle congenital heart disease. The purpose of this study is to determine whether Bosentan, a drug with similar effects, will have similar…
- Trial name
- NCT00989911
- Testing
- Bosentan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Philips Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) Clinical Registry
The purpose of this observational registry is to report real-world safety and performance of VeriSight for ultrasound guided ICE imaging in percutaneous cardiac intervention procedures when used in standard clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Valve Disease, Heart, Atrial Septal Defect
- Trial name
- NCT04950192
- Testing
- ICE Image guidance
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Congenital Heart Disease
Fibrinogen Concentrate vs Cryoprecipitate
One of the most common hemostatic derangements in pediatric open- heart surgery is an acute acquired hypofibrinogenemia. This compromises fibrin clot generation and platelet aggregation, resulting in increased bleeding and…
- Trial name
- NCT03014700
- Testing
- Fibrinogen Concentrate, Cryoprecipitate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Congenital Heart Disease
Pharmacokinetics of Acetaminophen in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
This is a prospective study of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, in which acetaminophen serum concentrations will be measured following a single intraoperative intravenous dose of acetaminophen.
- Trial name
- NCT04278625
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Winch
Varicose Veins
Safety Study of Varisolve® Procedure for Treatment of Varicose Veins in Patients With Right-to-left Cardiac Shunt
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of the Varisolve® procedure in patients with right-to-left cardiac shunt (a defect in the heart).
- Trial name
- MRI (NCT00442364)
- Testing
- Polidocanol (1%) Microfoam (Varisolve), Endovenous Microfoam Occlusion
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Tricuspid Atresia
Sildenafil After the Fontan Operation
In this study, the investigators will evaluate the effect of sildenafil on exercise tolerance in patients with a single cardiac ventricle who have undergone the Fontan operation.
- Trial name
- SAFO (NCT00507819)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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
Long QT Syndrome
Study of LQT-1213 on QTc-induced Prolongation in Healthy Adult Subjects (Part1) and on Congenital Long QT in Patients Diagnosed With Type 2 or 3 Long QT Syndrome (Part 2).
Part 1: This is a Phase 1b, randomized, double-blind, crossover, dose escalation, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of oral LQT-1213 on dofetilide-induced QTc prolongation in healthy adult subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT05906732
- Testing
- LQT-1213, Dofetilide 250 μg Cap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thryv Therapeutics, Inc.
Abdominal Wall Defects
A Retrospective Study Evaluating the Use of Permacol Surgical Implant in the Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects
To evaluate short, mid and long term clinical outcomes associated with the use of Permacol in the treatment of abdominal wall defects.
- Trial name
- NCT01214252
- Testing
- Permacol Surgical Implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 343 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Barth Syndrome
A Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Elamipretide in Subjects With Barth Syndrome
A randomized, double-blind cross over trial to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of elamipretide in subjects with Barth syndrome.
- Trial name
- TAZPOWER (NCT03098797)
- Testing
- Elamipretide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc.