A crystal ball for heart defects: can a new model predict which children heal without surgery?
NCT ID NCT07741097
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at children diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (a hole in the heart) to understand if and when the hole might close without treatment. Researchers will follow children from birth to age 14 and use echocardiography to track the defect. The goal is to build a model that helps predict spontaneous closure, which could guide decisions about whether surgery or other interventions are needed.
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 research could help doctors identify which children with a ventricular septal defect may not need surgery, allowing for a 'wait and see' approach and avoiding unnecessary procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it does not test a treatment. The prediction model may not be accurate for all children, and more research would be needed before it could be used in routine care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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