Clinical trials: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Single Ventricle
Perioperative Treprostinil in Pediatric Patients Undergoing the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of treprostinil (TRE) in the perioperative non-fenestrated, extracardiac Fontan patients in order to reduce duration of chest tube drainage (in days).
- Trial name
- NCT02498444
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
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
Congenital Heart Disease
Continuous Infusion Versus Bolus Dosing for Pain Control After Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The investigators hypothesize that intermittent bolus doses of morphine and midazolam can provide the same pain control after pediatric cardiothoracic surgery as bolus doses plus infusions while using smaller total doses of both…
- Trial name
- NCT02112448
- Testing
- continuous infusion, as needed dosing, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Intraoperative Awareness
Closed Loop Propofol Administration in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare the feasibility, efficacy and safety of IAADS (Improved Anaesthetic Agent Delivery System) for propofol anaesthesia against manual control using bispectral index in paediatric…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Intraoperative Awareness, Automated Drug Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT01600287
- Testing
- IAADS, Manual propofol administration
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Predictive Value of the FORE-SIGHT™ Monitor for Hemodynamic Deterioration
The postoperative period after congenital heart surgery in children can be a very critical episode, where it is of utmost importance to closely monitor the circulation in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01706497
- Testing
- Cerebral tissue oxygen saturation monitoring, blinded
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Measures to Lower the Stress Response in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery induces a measurable stress response in patients which leads to increased morbidity and mortality post-operatively.
- Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), Atrioventricular Septal Defects (AVSD)
- Trial name
- NCT00848393
- Testing
- Fentanyl (High Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose) + Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
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 Defects
Is Levosimendan Superior to Milrinone Regarding Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease?
The aim of the study is to assess the ability of Levosimendan to reduce the postoperative acute kidney injury in pediatric patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease (CHDs).
- Trial name
- MiLe-1 (NCT02232399)
- Testing
- Levosimendan, Milrinone
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Controlling Mild to Moderate Bleeding During Surgery
The EVARREST® Pediatric Mild or Moderate Liver and Soft Tissue Bleeding Study
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and hemostatic effectiveness of EVARREST as an adjunct to controlling mild to moderate soft hepatic parenchyma or soft tissue bleeding during open hepatic, abdominal, pelvic…
- Trial name
- NCT03255174
- Testing
- EVARREST® Fibrin Sealant Patch
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Pediatric HD, Bleeding
Comparison of Fibrinogen Concentrate and Cryoprecipitate in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
The aim of the current pilot study proposal is to compare the use of the purified human fibrinogen concentrate (Fibryga®, Octapharma USA) to cryoprecipitate for the treatment of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-associated bleeding in…
- Trial name
- NCT04376762
- Testing
- Fibrinogen, Cryoprecipitate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Accidental Puncture of Artery During Catheter Insertion
Ultrasound Guided Technique for Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the success rate using ultrasound as guidance during central venous cannulation in pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02687126
- Testing
- Central Venous Catheterization
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Colloids in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Comparison Between a Balanced and a Non-balanced Colloid
This study will compare the clinical efficacy and safety of Volulyte® and Voluven® during elective open-heart surgery in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- COLCHIRCARD (NCT02584868)
- Testing
- Hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in an isotonic electrolyte solution, Hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% sodium chloride
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
Opioid Use, Unspecified
Methadone vs. Fentanyl Administration on Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if methadone improves postoperative pain control in pediatric patient's undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- CV_RCT_M_F (NCT02747875)
- Testing
- Methadone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrew Waberski
Congenital Heart Disease
Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the best red blood cell(hemoglobin) level for infants and children following surgical repair of particular heart defects.
- Trial name
- NCT00350220
- Testing
- transfusion strategy, Low Hb transfusion group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Liver Surgery, Liver Dysfunction
Octaplas Pediatric Plasma Replacement Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of octaplas in pediatric patients who require replacement of multiple coagulation factors.
- Conditions
- Liver Surgery, Liver Dysfunction, Coagulopathy, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02050841
- Testing
- octaplas
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Octapharma
Open-heart Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Intravenous Phenoxybenzamine Use in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass is done with a machine that does the work of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery. This study is to determine if intravenous (i.v.) phenoxybenzamine is safe.
- Trial name
- NCT00569855
- Testing
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 785 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Congenital Heart Disease
Washed Versus Standard Blood Cell Transfusions in Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
Background: Children having open heart surgery to repair congenital heart defects demonstrate a large inflammatory response to the heart-lung machine and to surgery itself.
- Trial name
- NCT00693498
- Testing
- Standard leukoreduced irradiated blood cell transfusion, Washed leukoreduced irradiated blood cell transfusions
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Low T3 Syndrome
Can Oral T3 Normalize Thyroid Hormone Levels Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children?
Low triiodothyronine (T3) syndrome defines as decrease of T3 levels during critically ill. This decrease of T3 levels was observed after congenital heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Trial name
- NCT01780584
- Testing
- Oral T3 Low dose, Oral T3 high dose
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita Hospital Indonesia
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Complication of Extracorporeal Circulation
A Pilot Study Comparing Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of TXA Versus EACA In Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare anti-inflammatory effects of two anti-fibrinolytic drugs (Tranexamic acid versus Epsilon-aminocaproic acid) in pediatric patients undergoing pediatric cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- TXAEACA (NCT02656472)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences