Carelon Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Carelon Research, explained in plain language.
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Shunt vs stent: which is better for tiny hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two procedures used to increase blood flow to the lungs in newborns with congenital heart disease: a surgical shunt or a stent placed via catheter. About 300 babies will be randomly assigned to one method and followed for their first year. The goal is to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Tracking Kids' hearts years after rare COVID-19 complication
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,200 children and young adults who had MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Researchers will track heart function and other health outcomes over time using echocardiograms and medical records. The goal is to understand the long-term effects…
Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Heart defect study tracks kids' outcomes 11 years after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 237 children born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a serious heart defect. Researchers compare how well the heart works at age 11 in children who received one of two different shunts during their first surgery. The goal is to understand which shunt…
Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC