Patent ductus arteriosus

This study tests whether giving two medicines (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) together works better than ibuprofen alone to close a common heart blood vessel in extremely premature infants (born before 27 weeks). About 310 babies will take part. The goal is to see if the combo redu…

This study follows 255 patients of any age (weighing over 3 kg) who receive a device called the Occlutech PDA Occluder to close a common heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The device is inserted through a blood vessel, avoiding open-heart surgery. Researchers wil…

This study follows 140 patients in Indonesia who received the HeartR PDA Occluder, a device that closes a common heart defect called Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). The goal is to see if the device works well and is safe over 12 to 24 months. Patients must be at least 6 months ol…

This study tests if the drug milrinone can prevent a serious heart complication called post-ligation cardiac syndrome (PLCS) in very preterm infants after surgery to close a heart vessel. About 316 babies born before 28 weeks will receive either milrinone or standard care. The go…

This study compares two drug combinations (ketamine with propofol vs. dexmedetomidine with propofol) for sedating children aged 2-12 during a heart catheterization to close simple heart defects. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer breathing problems and provides smooth…

This study looks at oxygen levels in the kidneys of premature babies born before 32 weeks who have a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Researchers want to see how kidney oxygen relates to the severity of the heart condition and whether it can predict kidney i…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This study follows 500 extremely preterm infants who received paracetamol or placebo in the TREOCAPA trial. Researchers will use a parent questionnaire to assess cognitive development at age 2. The goal is to see if early paracetamol use improves thinking and learning skills in t…

This study is looking at whether small differences in certain genes make very low birth-weight babies more likely to develop chronic lung disease and other complications of prematurity. Researchers will compare the genes of 1,100 infants who develop these conditions with those wh…

This study looks at whether levels of a substance called PGE2 in the blood can predict which premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) will develop a serious heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Researchers will measure PGE2 levels and use heart ultrasounds…