New study tests simpler heart monitoring for kids under anesthesia
NCT ID NCT07342842
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ultrasound-based methods—USCOM and echocardiography—for measuring heart function in 57 children aged 6 months to 15 years during general anesthesia. The goal was to see if the simpler USCOM device could reliably replace standard echocardiography. Researchers measured blood flow and heart output under stable conditions before surgery. Results will help determine if USCOM is a practical alternative for monitoring children during operations.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that USCOM is a reliable, non-invasive way to monitor heart function in children during surgery, potentially reducing the need for more complex echocardiography.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational pilot study with only 57 children. It does not test a treatment or change outcomes, so results may not apply broadly or lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Marmara University Faculty of medicine
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)