Heart defect study checks kids' hearts 11 years after surgery
NCT ID NCT02455531
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looks at 237 children born with a severe heart defect (HLHS) who had the Norwood operation as babies. Researchers compare heart function at age 11 between two different shunt types used during surgery. The goal is to understand long-term outcomes, not to test a new treatment.
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