New study aims to spot heart defects in newborns with simple blood test
NCT ID NCT04667455
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 313 children to see if blood tests and advanced heart scans could help detect congenital heart disease earlier and predict which children might need surgery. Researchers compared children with heart defects to healthy controls using blood biomarkers and non-invasive imaging. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and risk assessment for these young patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
blood-based biomarker analysis and non-invasive cardiac imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to earlier and more accurate detection of congenital heart disease in newborns and better prediction of which children will need surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not change current care immediately, and the biomarkers may not be accurate enough for widespread use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Children's Heart Centre at Lund's University Hospital
Lund, Skåne County, 221 85, Sweden