Heart conditions in kids: study reveals impact on daily life and play
NCT ID NCT04712136
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how inherited heart rhythm problems (like Long QT Syndrome) and heart muscle diseases (like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) affect the quality of life and physical activity of children aged 6 to 18. Researchers will compare 107 children with these conditions to 107 healthy children of the same age and gender. Participants wear a fitness tracker for two weeks and complete questionnaires to measure their well-being and activity levels.
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 better understand how these heart conditions affect daily life and activity in children, leading to improved support and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change outcomes. Results may not apply to all children with these conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Arnaud de Villeneuve
Montpellier, Occitanie, 34090, France
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