Clinical trials: Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease
Pilot Study of B-Type Natrieutic Peptide (BNP) Levels in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease(BNP)
The object of this study is to measure the levels of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in patients with congenital heart disease, normal individuals, and patients with acquired heart failure, and compare the results from each…
- Trial name
- NCT00308230
- Testing
- Six minute walk test, Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Defect
A Pilot Study of Optic Nerve Ultrasound Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the incidence of subtle increases in intracranial pressure (ICP) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), measured by non-invasive…
- Trial name
- NCT03757312
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Marco Corridore
Congenital Heart Defects
Assessing the Hemodynamic Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Children Following Open-Heart Surgery
Malformations of the heart (congenital heart disease) are the most common congenital birth defects, occurring in about 1% of children.
- Trial name
- NCT00397514
- Testing
- Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Platelet Aggregation, Spontaneous, Migraine With Aura
pLatelEts And MigRaine iN patEnt foRamen Ovale
Migraine is a common, chronic neurovascular disorder characterized by attacks of severe headache, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and, in some patients, aura, and disabling neurological symptoms.
- Conditions
- Platelet Aggregation, Spontaneous, Migraine With Aura, Patent Foramen Ovale
- Trial name
- LEARNER (NCT03521193)
- Testing
- patent foramen ovale closure
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source, Transient Ischemic Attack
RoBotic TCD Ultrasound BubbLe Study Compared to Transthoracic Echocardiography for Detection of Right to Left Shunt
This study is a multi-center, prospective, single-arm, non-significant risk (NSR) device study in which up to 150 evaluable subjects with suspicion of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) will be evaluated with NB-IS TCD…
- Conditions
- Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source, Transient Ischemic Attack, Right-To-Left Atrial Shunt, Patent Foramen Ovale
- Trial name
- BUBL (NCT04604015)
- Testing
- NeuralBot Investigational System, Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- NeuraSignal Inc dba NovaSignal
Dental Caries
Clinical Performance of Incremental and Bulk Fill Composites in Class II Restorations
This study will examine the clinical performance of Class II restorations over a three year period with 3 composite resins - a conventional composite resin, a flowable composite resin and a bulk placed and cured composite resin.
- Trial name
- NCT02889835
- Testing
- Supreme Universal Restorative, Supreme Flowable Restorative, Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
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
Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle
Improving Functional Capacity in Fontan Patients Through Inspiratory Muscle Training
Mechanisms that typically result in increased cardiac output, such as inotropic support, increased heart rate, and decreased afterload, have a blunted effect in Fontan circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01977222
- Testing
- THRESHOLD(TM) INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Prematurity
Early Versus Late Use of Ibuprofen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
The primary objective is to evaluate the Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure rate of early vs. late use of Ibuprofen (Ibu). The investigators believe that early use of Ibu will have a higher PDA closure rate than later use of…
- Trial name
- NCT00833365
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Patent Foramen Ovale
Nitrogen Bubble Detection After Simulated Dives in Divers With PFO and After PFO Closure
The aim of this study is to determine whether catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale is effective in preventing paradoxical embolization of nitrogen bubbles after simulated dives.
- Trial name
- NCT01854281
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Cryptogenic Stroke
Patent Foramen Ovale Closure or Medical Therapy After Stroke - RESPECT Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure, using the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder, is superior to current standard of care medical treatment in the prevention of recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00465270
- Testing
- AMPLATZER PFO Occluder, Standard of Care - Medical Management
- Where
- 69 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 980 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
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.
Transposition of Great Vessels, Congenital Heart Disease
N-Acetylcysteine in Neonatal Congenital Heart Surgery (INACT Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intravenous N-acetylcysteine (also known as Acetadote), an antioxidant medication that has been used for years to treat Tylenol overdose, helps prevent heart dysfunction in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00374088
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Congenital Disorders
Spironolactone in Patients With Single Ventricle Heart
Ultrasound is a technique that can provide images of the blood vessels such as arteries. The size of the arteries, such as the main blood vessel in the arm, can change under different conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT00211081
- Testing
- Spironolactone (drug)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia
Randomized Trial of Maternal Progesterone Therapy
Neurodevelopmental disability is now recognized as the most common long-term complication after cardiac surgery in neonates. Research studies have shown that progesterone is critical to the development of the brain and in a…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Periventricular Leucomalacia, Brain Development, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02133573
- Testing
- Progesterone, Vaginal lubricant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Congenital Heart Disease
Study of Possible Brain Hormone Problems After Open Heart Surgery in Infants
The goal of this study is to evaluate specific hormone levels in children undergoing heart surgery in order to identify patterns associated with any unstable vital signs.
- Trial name
- NCT00850720
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Congenital Heart Disease, Disorder of Fetus or Newborn
Corticosteroid Therapy in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Although cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) is a necessary component of heart surgery, it is not without consequences. Cardiopulmonary bypass initiates a potent inflammatory response secondary to the body's recognition…
- Trial name
- NCT01579513
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
The CHILD Trial: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Study.
The objectives of this pilot study are to evaluate the feasibility and safety of intramyocardial injection of autologous c-kit+ cells during the Stage II Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis (BDCPA) operation and to observe…
- Trial name
- CHILD (NCT03406884)
- Testing
- c-kit+ cells
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua M Hare
Congenital Heart Defect
Erythropoietin and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Lack of bloodflow to the heart and brain when the heart is stopped during heart surgery can cause damage to those organs. We hypothesize that a single dose of erythropoietin prior to the heart bypass portion of surgery may…
- Trial name
- EPO (NCT00451698)
- Testing
- acyanotic erythropoietin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Alagille Syndrome
Evaluation of LUM001 in the Reduction of Pruritus in Alagille Syndrome
The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in children with Alagille Syndrome (ALGS). The study will investigate the effects of LUM001, compared to placebo, on pruritus, serum bile acids, liver enzymes, and…
- Trial name
- ITCH (NCT02057692)
- Testing
- LUM001
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.