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Which angle helps kids breathe better after heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT07323979

Symptom relief Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 102 children who had surgery for a heart problem present at birth. After surgery, they were placed on their stomachs with their heads raised at different angles (10°, 30°, or 45°) to see which angle best helped their heart and lungs recover. The goal was to find the safest and most effective position to improve breathing and feeding tolerance during recovery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

102 people

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Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

0 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) confirmed by echocardiography with surgery performed. RACHS-1 score ≥ 2. Postoperative acute hypoxemia, defined as PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 100 mmHg with bilateral infiltrates. Receiving invasive mechanical ventilation. Nasogastric or nasoenteric tube in place. Hemodynamic stability for ≥ 72 hours (inotropic score ≤ 25). Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest or age-specific bradycardia (\> 20% below normal). Active bleeding. Significant pneumothorax. Delayed sternal closure. Transfer to another facility or death before completing the protocol. Withdrawal of consent by legal guardians.

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Conditions

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congenital heart disease coronary artery disorder Hypoxia Postoperative Complications respiratory failure

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CHD Heart defects, congenital Hypoxia Postoperative complications Respiratory insufficiency

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China

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