Can calmer prep cut Kids' heart surgery anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07414251

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how changes in preoperative care affect anxiety in 100 children with congenital heart disease who need surgery or catheterization. Researchers will measure stress levels using questionnaires and scales, and also get feedback from parents and care teams. The goal is to find ways to make the experience less scary for children and their families.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better ways to prepare children for heart procedures, reducing their fear and stress.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will measure anxiety but won't test a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to other hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

DHZC, Charité Universtiätsmedizin Berlin
RECRUITING

Berlin, State of Berlin, 10553, Germany

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