CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN CHILDREN

This study tests whether live, group exercise sessions delivered via video chat can improve fitness in teens (ages 12-19) with certain types of congenital heart disease. 74 participants will either join the remote exercise program or receive standard exercise handouts. The main g…

This study looks at two ways of giving the pain medicine ketorolac to children after heart surgery: as a steady drip or as shots every few hours. The goal is to see if the steady drip reduces the need for stronger opioid pain medicines. About 166 children aged 3 months to 5 years…

This study follows 10,000 children with congenital heart disease who need surgery for non-heart issues. Researchers want to learn what complications occur and how hospitals use resources. The goal is to create better risk predictions and improve care for these patients.

This study looks at how changes in preoperative care affect anxiety in 100 children with congenital heart disease who need surgery or catheterization. Researchers will measure stress levels using questionnaires and scales, and also get feedback from parents and care teams. The go…

This study is looking at a new blood marker called sST2 to see if it can better detect heart failure in children after congenital heart surgery. Researchers will measure sST2 levels in 225 children under 18 during and after surgery, and at a follow-up 9-12 months later. They will…

This study explores whether an advanced practice nurse can effectively screen for neurodevelopmental disorders (like learning or behavior problems) in children aged 1 to 5 who have congenital heart disease. Researchers will compare the nurse's screening results with a full assess…