Could a simple gas shield Infants' brains and kidneys during heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT05101746

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding nitric oxide gas to the heart-lung machine during surgery can reduce brain and kidney damage in babies under 1 year old with congenital heart disease. Researchers will measure markers of injury in the blood and check for confusion after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple addition can improve recovery and shorten hospital stays.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States

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