Heart tests after childhood heart surgery could reveal hidden risks
NCT ID NCT07704346
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at heart function and rhythm in children and young adults up to age 25 who have had surgery to repair Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect. Researchers will use echocardiography, a 12-lead ECG, and Holter monitoring to detect changes such as arrhythmias, heart enlargement, or valve problems. The goal is to better understand long-term heart health after this type of surgery.
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 study could help doctors better predict and manage heart problems in children after Tetralogy of Fallot repair.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children and adolescents up to 25 years old of both sexes who have undergone surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot and have no other medical diseases.
- Ages
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1 day to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents up to age of 25 years old who have undergone surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot. Exclusion Criteria: * Ptients above age of 25 years. * Children with other medical diseases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sohag university
Sohag, Egypt
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