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Blood clues to brain harm in child heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06899971

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can signal brain injury in children who have heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Researchers will measure these proteins before and after surgery and compare them to the child's brain function. The goal is to find a simple way to detect and understand brain injury in these young patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients less than 18 years old undergoing a cardiac surgical procedure at Boston Children's Hospital with cardiopulmonary bypass.

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * less than 18 years old * undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at Boston Children's Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * undergoing an emergent procedure and do not have more than 1 hour ahead of time to review the consent * patient in a moribund condition American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA 5) * patient with a hematological and/or oncological disease * Jehovah witnesses * patient on preoperative mechanical ventilation

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Conditions

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brain injury congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Brain injury Cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass Congenital heart defect

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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