New computer tool aims to cut ventilator time for kids after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT05687292

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a clinical decision support system (CDSS) that helps doctors decide when to remove breathing tubes from children after heart surgery. About 330 children under 12 who have been on a ventilator for at least 48 hours after surgery will take part. The system gives twice-daily recommendations based on patient data, and researchers will compare how long these children stay on ventilators versus similar patients from the past.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Clinical decision support system (CDSS) software
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help children breathe on their own sooner after heart surgery, reducing complications and hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study comparing to past patients, so results may not apply everywhere. The system only gives recommendations—doctors still make final decisions, so impact may be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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