Super-Fast ultrasound could spot hidden heart problems in kids
NCT ID NCT07255144
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
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.
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Hôpital Cardiologique Haut Lévêque
RECRUITINGPessac, France, 33604, France
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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