Baby heart surgery study aims to protect tiny brains
NCT ID NCT04992793
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 38 infants under 1 year old with congenital heart disease who needed heart surgery. The goal was to understand why some babies get brain injuries during surgery and to gather data for developing better monitoring tools. Researchers used MRI scans and blood samples to find risk factors, and will follow up when the children turn 2.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better monitoring tools to prevent brain injury during heart surgery in babies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (38 participants) focused on data collection, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all infants or lead directly to new tools.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, United Kingdom