Congenital heart disease (CHD)

This pilot study tests whether putting back a child's own thymus tissue during heart surgery is safe and helps support the immune system. In some congenital heart disease surgeries, the thymus is removed to reach the heart, which may weaken immunity. Researchers will compare chil…

This study tests a drug called sotatercept in 40 adults with congenital heart disease and Eisenmenger syndrome, a serious condition where blood flow in the lungs is blocked. The drug is given as a shot every three weeks for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely lowers pressur…

This study tests whether a butyric acid supplement, taken daily for three weeks before heart surgery, can safely improve gut health and reduce inflammation in infants and young children (ages 1 month to 3 years) with congenital heart disease. Researchers will monitor side effects…

Researchers in Qinghai Province, China, are testing whether artificial intelligence can help primary care doctors spot congenital heart disease during school-based screening. Schools are randomly assigned to either standard listening with a stethoscope or listening plus AI analys…

Adults with congenital heart disease often develop supraventricular tachycardia, a fast or irregular heartbeat that can be hard to treat because of unusual heart anatomy or prior surgeries. This study follows 40 adults who have a cardiac ablation procedure using the MAGiC ablatio…

This study tests whether structured play activities, done with a parent, can reduce anxiety in children with congenital heart disease before their surgery. About 204 children aged 0-12 will be randomly assigned to either receive therapeutic play plus standard care, or standard ca…

This study tests a digital exercise program that adapts in real time to help children aged 6 to 12 recover after congenital heart disease surgery. Kids wear a monitor and get personalized exercise prompts and feedback. Researchers will compare their recovery to children receiving…

This study will review medical records of 72 children aged 1 month to 2 years with congenital heart disease (CHD) to see how their growth compares to healthy children. Researchers will measure weight, height, and head circumference. The goal is to understand which types of CHD af…

This study will examine 138 children with congenital heart disease to find out how many also have chromosomal abnormalities. Researchers will use a standard genetic test called karyotyping to look for missing or extra chromosomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis, treatment plann…