Clinical trials: Pediatric Cardiology
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
Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation
Pediatric Lead Extractability and Survival Evaluation (PLEASE)
This is a randomized, prospective clinical trial comparing 2 different types of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) leads in children and patients with congenital heart disease.
- Conditions
- Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Long QT Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00335036
- Testing
- ICD lead implant, Thin leads
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 748 people
- Sponsor
- Charles Berul
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
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
Hypertension
Safety and Efficacy of Aliskiren in Pediatric Hypertensive Patients 6-17 Years of Age
This double-blind 8 week study will evaluate dose response, efficacy (blood pressure lowering effect) and safety of aliskiren in children 6 - 17 years old with hypertension at low, mid and high weight-based doses.
- Trial name
- NCT01150357
- Testing
- Aliskiren (6.25/12.5/25 mg), Aliskiren (37.5/75/150 mg), Aliskiren (150/300/600 mg)
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 267 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pediatric Hypertension With or Without CKD
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Multiple Doses of Valsartan in Children With Hypertension With or Without CKD
To assess efficacy, safety and tolerability of valsartan when comparing two doses of valsartan in reducing and controlling blood pressure in children with hypertension with or without CKD.
- Trial name
- NCT01617681
- Testing
- VAL489
- Where
- 27 sites in Belgium, Brazil and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Fabry Disease
A Study of Fabrazyme in Pediatric Patients With Fabry Disease
People with Fabry disease have an alteration in their genetic material (DNA) which causes a deficiency of the a-galactosidase A enzyme.
- Trial name
- NCT00074958
- Testing
- Fabrazyme (agalsidase beta)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Hypotension
Dose-response Study of Sodium Nitroprusside in Children Requiring Controlled Hypotension in the Operating Room
Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) has been approved for control of blood pressure in adults, yet there are no controlled studies in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00135668
- Testing
- Nitroprusside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- The Emmes Company, LLC
Fabry Disease
A Study of Two Fabrazyme (Agalsidase Beta) Dosing Regimens in Treatment-naïve, Male Pediatric Patients Without Severe Symptoms
The purpose of this study was to determine whether 2 alternative dosing regimens of Fabrazyme (Agalsidase beta) (1.0 mg/kg every 4 weeks or 0.5 mg/kg every 2 weeks) were effective in treatment-naïve pediatric participants without…
- Trial name
- FIELD (NCT00701415)
- Testing
- Agalsidase beta
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Hypertension
Olmesartan Pediatric Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study
Determine single dose pharmacokinetic parameters of olmesartan in pediatric patients with hypertension in ages 12 months - 16 years
- Trial name
- NCT00151814
- Testing
- Olmesartan medoxomil
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Cardiac Arrest
Therapeutic Hypothermia to Improve Survival After Cardiac Arrest in Pediatric Patients-THAPCA-IH [In Hospital] Trial
Cardiac arrest is a sudden, unexpected loss of heart function. Therapeutic hypothermia, in which the body's temperature is lowered and maintained several degrees below normal for a period of time, has been used to successfully…
- Trial name
- THAPCA-IH (NCT00880087)
- Testing
- Therapeutic Hypothermia, Therapeutic Normothermia
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Hypertension
Safety Study of Lisinopril in Children and Adolescents With a Kidney Transplant
The drug lisinopril is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure, and acute heart attacks in adult patients.
- Trial name
- PTN_LISINO (NCT01491919)
- Testing
- Lisinopril
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Uptal Patel
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Plus Epicatechin Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Non-ambulatory Adolescents
This single center open-label pilot study will enroll 15 non-ambulatory children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at least 8 years of age and who demonstrate pre-clinical cardiomyopathy (defined as a cardiac ejection fraction…
- Trial name
- NCT02964377
- Testing
- (+)- Epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Craig McDonald, MD
Burns, Sedation
Dexmedetomidine Cardiovascular Safety in Pediatric Burn Patients
Dexmedetomidine is a sedative drug approved for adult patients, intubated, in intensive care units. We are studying whether this drug is cardiovascularly safe in pediatric patients who have recently been burned.
- Trial name
- NCT00697788
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypertension
A Study of Azilsartan in Children From 6 to Less Than 16 Years Old With High Blood Pressure
The main aim of this study is to check for side effects from treatment with azilsartan and how well azilsartan controls blood pressure in children from 6 to less than 16 years old with high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT05107960
- Testing
- Azilsartan (TAK-536)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Using Non-Fluoroscopic Imaging Devices to Decrease Radiation Exposure During Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the additional use of non-fluoroscopic imaging modalities can decrease the use of radiation exposure during standard ablation procedures for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in…
- Trial name
- NCT00979303
- Testing
- Intracardiac echocardiography and 3D navigational system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
Safety and Efficacy of Xenical in Children and Adolescents With Obesity-Related Diseases
Obesity is a condition affecting one-third off the U.S. population and is a major risk actor for the development of Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia (increased levels of fat in the blood), hypertension (high blood pressure), and…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Metabolic Disease, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00001723
- Testing
- Orlistat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jack Yanovski
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
ACCESS: AI for pediatriC diabetiC Eye examS Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if providing in clinic point-of-care autonomous AI diabetic retinopathy exams improves screening rates compared to standard of care referral to an eye care provider, in a randomized…
- Trial name
- ACCESS (NCT05131451)
- Testing
- Point of Care Autonomous AI diabetic retinopathy exam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins 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
Kawasaki Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Use and Safety of CARDIOLITE® in Pediatric Patients With Kawasaki Disease
Determine the predictive value of CARDIOLITE® rest and stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) to define a pediatric population with Kawasaki Disease (KD) at high and low risk of developing cardiac events.
- Trial name
- NCT00162032
- Testing
- Sestamibi
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Brazil and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 445 people
- Sponsor
- Lantheus Medical Imaging