Carelon Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Carelon Research, explained in plain language.
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Heart surgery showdown: which procedure saves more newborns?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to improve blood flow to the lungs in newborns with congenital heart disease: a surgical shunt or a stent placed in a natural artery. About 300 babies will be randomly assigned to one procedure and followed for one year. The goal is to see which metho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Heart defect study checks kids' hearts 11 years after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 237 children born with a severe heart defect (HLHS) who had the Norwood operation as babies. Researchers compare heart function at age 11 between two different shunt types used during surgery. The goal is to understand long-term outcomes, not to test a new tre…
Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 12:57 UTC
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MIS-C mystery: what happens to kids years later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,200 children who had MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Researchers will track heart and overall health over time to learn about long-term effects. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to understand the disease better.
Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 12:54 UTC