New study aims to predict heart surgery needs before birth

NCT ID NCT07095829

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 150 fetuses diagnosed with a rare heart condition called pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. Researchers will track their health before and after birth to develop a model that predicts which babies will need simpler versus more complex surgeries. The goal is to help doctors and families plan better for the baby's care.

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 help doctors predict before birth which babies with this heart defect will need simpler surgery, improving planning and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data and does not test any new therapy, so it cannot directly improve health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease congenital pulmonary valve stenosis heart disorder pulmonary atresia-intact ventricular septum syndrome

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CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE FETAL CARDIAC DISORDER PULMONARY ATRESIA WITH INTACT VENTRICULAR SEPTUM

New study aims to predict heart surgery needs before birth

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