Teaching parents about food may boost growth in kids after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT04903964
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving personalized nutrition training to mothers of children with congenital heart disease helps their kids grow better after heart surgery. The training covered feeding from birth to age 3, including breastfeeding and starting solid foods. Researchers measured weight and height in 42 children to see if the training made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
family-centered nutrition education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that teaching families about nutrition helps children with heart disease grow better after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all children. It tests education, not a drug or treatment.
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Locations
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Çukurova Üniversitesi Balcalı Hastanesi
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)