Heart pump showdown: which bypass method protects Kids' organs best?
NCT ID NCT00862407
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two different heart-lung bypass pumps affect the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys of children during open-heart surgery. One pump sends blood in a steady stream, the other in pulses. About 300 children will take part to see if one method is gentler on vital organs.
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Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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