New study tests simpler heart monitoring for kids under anesthesia

NCT ID NCT07342842

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY GUIDED FLUID MANAGEMENT USCOM

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Locations

Marmara University Faculty of medicine

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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