Heart defect study tracks kids' outcomes 11 years after surgery
NCT ID NCT02455531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 237 children born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a serious heart defect. Researchers compare how well the heart works at age 11 in children who received one of two different shunts during their first surgery. The goal is to understand which shunt leads to better long-term heart function and survival.
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