Blood test may reveal hidden brain injury in kids after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06899971

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can show if a child's brain has been injured during heart surgery. It will include 100 children under 18 who need heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal is to better understand and detect brain injury after these procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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