Congenital heart disease
MONDO:0005453A heart disease that is present at birth. Representative examples include atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot, and patent foramen ovale.
Also known as: heart malformation, congenital anomaly of heart, congenital heart defect, congenital heart defects, Abnormality, heart, abnormalities, heart, defect, congenital heart, defects, congenital heart
388 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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App-Based exercise program aims to strengthen hearts in congenital disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a remote, app-enabled exercise program designed for people aged 10 to 50 with congenital heart disease. Participants use a smartphone app with exercise modules and wearable devices to track heart rate and progress. The goal is to see if this approach can safely i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart drug study halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called CRD-4730 in people with a rare inherited heart rhythm disorder (CPVT) that can cause dangerous fast heartbeats. Seven adults received two different doses of the drug and a placebo to check safety and how the body processes it. The stu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Abandoned study: can a common painkiller help close a tiny heart vessel in preemies?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding acetaminophen to standard ibuprofen treatment could better close a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) that stays open too long in very premature infants. The trial was planned for preterm babies born at or before 27 weeks and 6 days who needed breat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of South Alabama • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Which heart device lead lasts longest in kids? study aims to find out
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at two types of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) leads in children and patients with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see which lead type lasts longer without breaking and is easier to remove if needed. The trial was terminated early, so res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Berul • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heart hole closure for migraines? tiny study halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether closing a small hole in the heart (called a PFO) with a device could reduce migraine headaches. It planned to compare the real procedure to a sham (fake) procedure in adults aged 18-55 with frequent migraines. However, the study was stopped early after e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a brain zap and computer game sharpen aging minds?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether combining a computer-based speed-of-processing training with a gentle electrical brain stimulation (alpha-tACS) could improve how quickly people with mild cognitive impairment process visual information. The trial planned to enroll 40 adults aged 65 and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portucalense University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could make heart procedures safer and faster
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests whether special low-energy MRI settings can make it safe to use guidewires during heart catheterization. Guidewires help position catheters but can heat up in standard MRI. Researchers will enroll 22 adults who need a right heart catheterization to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dopamine may unclog lymphatic system in rare heart complication
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether dopamine can improve lymph flow in people who developed protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) after Fontan surgery for single-ventricle heart disease. PLE is a serious complication where proteins leak into the gut, possibly due to poor lymphatic function. R…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wireless heart monitor for infants tested, but study ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a wireless sensor could collect health information from babies with heart defects at home, replacing wired devices. Only 2 infants were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to understand if the wireless device was easy to use and worked w…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC