Carelon Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Carelon Research, explained in plain language.
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Trial seeks best lifesaving heart procedure for newborns
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find out which of two common heart procedures works better for newborns with a severe heart defect that limits blood flow to their lungs. 300 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either a traditional surgical shunt or a newer stent procedure. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Decade-Long heart study reveals which childhood surgery works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows children born with a severe heart defect called HLHS, where the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. Researchers are checking in on 237 children now aged 10-12 years old to see how their hearts are functioning long-term after they had one of two different …
Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC