CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN CHILDREN

This study tests whether giving the pain medicine ketorolac as a steady drip (continuous infusion) works better than giving it as shots (intermittent) for children aged 3 months to almost 5 years after heart surgery. The goal is to see if the continuous method reduces the need fo…

This study tests whether live, group exercise sessions delivered via video chat can improve fitness and heart health in teens aged 12-19 with certain types of congenital heart disease. Participants either join 12 weeks of remote supervised workouts or receive standard exercise ha…

This study looks at how preparing children differently before heart surgery or catheterization can lower their stress and anxiety. Researchers will observe 100 children and their families, measuring anxiety levels and other experiences. The goal is to find ways to make the hospit…

This study collects data from many hospitals on children with congenital heart disease who need surgery or procedures not related to their heart. The goal is to better understand the risks these children face and how healthcare resources are used. By pooling information from 10,0…

This study looks at whether a specially trained nurse can effectively screen for neurodevelopmental disorders (like delays in learning or behavior) in children aged 1 to 5 who have congenital heart disease. About 270 children will take part. The goal is to see if this screening m…

This study looks at whether a new blood marker called sST2 can better detect heart failure in children after heart surgery. Researchers will measure sST2 levels in 225 children under 18 before, during, and up to a year after surgery. The goal is to see if sST2 is more reliable th…