Growing heart valve could spare kids multiple surgeries
NCT ID NCT07466745
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special heart valve that can be adjusted to fit children as they grow. It involves 36 kids aged 1.5 to 16 years with congenital heart disease who need a new pulmonary valve. The valve is placed during surgery and can later be expanded without another operation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Autus Size-Adjustable Valve
What this could lead to
If it works, this valve could grow with the child, reducing the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an early study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Risks include device-related complications like valve thrombosis.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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University of Michigan - Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Utah - Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States