Super-Fast ultrasound could spot hidden heart problems in kids
NCT ID NCT07255144
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
About 13 in 1,000 children are born with heart disease, but current tools struggle to measure how well the heart fills with blood. This study tests a new, ultrafast ultrasound technique that captures images at a very high rate to measure heart stiffness and blood flow. Researchers will compare these new measurements with standard tests in 300 children with and without congenital heart disease. The goal is to see if this method can better assess heart function and guide treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrafast ultrasound imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to assess heart function in children with congenital heart disease, leading to better treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study focused on imaging technique, not a treatment. It may not show clear benefits over existing methods, and results may not apply to all children with heart disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Cardiologique Haut Lévêque
RECRUITINGPessac, France, 33604, France
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