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Can a common diuretic protect the liver and heart in children born with one heart chamber?

NCT ID NCT04901975

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates how the Fontan surgery, which reroutes blood flow in children born with a single heart ventricle, affects the liver and heart. Researchers use MRI scans and blood tests to measure fibrosis (scarring) and lymphatic congestion. They also test whether spironolactone, a mild diuretic, can prevent or reduce this damage. The study includes children aged 1 to 6 years scheduled for Fontan surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Spironolactone
What this could lead to
If spironolactone reduces fibrosis, it could help prevent liver and heart damage in children with single-ventricle heart conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants. Spironolactone may not reduce fibrosis, and side effects like electrolyte imbalances are possible.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

98 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Single Ventricle (SV) Patients Cohort 1 (Observational Group - no study medication): * Subjects between 1 and ≤ 6 years of age of either gender. * Either single left or single right ventricle. * Subjects who are scheduled to undergo a Fontan operation at CHOP. * Parents signing informed consent. Cohort 1A (formerly part of study drug group who wish continued participation in the observational group): * Subjects who were enrolled in this study in Cohort 2 and are either non-compliant with the medication, no longer want to take the medication, or have an AE that requires them to stop the medication, and patient's family would like to continue participation * Patients were on study medication for 6 weeks or less. * The principal investigator deems it appropriate for the patient to switch to the observational arm. * Patients signing the observational informed consent form. Cohort 1B (observational group - in other studies with intervention): * Subjects between 1 and ≤6 years of age of either gender. * Either single left or single right ventricle. * Subjects who are planned to undergo a Fontan operation at CHOP. * Patients in other interventional studies approved by principal investigator. * Patients signing the observational informed consent form. Cohort 2 (study drug Group - spironolactone): * Subjects between 1 and ≤ 6 years of age of either gender. * Either single left or single right ventricle. * Subjects who are scheduled to undergo a Fontan operation at CHOP. * Parents signing informed consent. Controls * Subjects between 1 and ≤ 6 years of age of either gender * Subjects with normal ventricular function and normal livers who present to CMR for clinical indications and require anesthesia. * Receiving contrast for clinical purposes. No control patient will receive contrast for research purposes. * Parents signing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: \- Cohort 1 (Observational Group - no study medication): * Subjects with any condition judged by the patient's physician that would cause this trial to be detrimental to the patient. * Any contradiction to a sedated CMR (i.e. presence of a pacemaker). * Patient currently taking spironolactone or eplerenone * Subjects in any study that would preclude participation in the study by altering results Cohort 1A (formerly part of study drug group who wish continued participation in the observational group): * Subjects with any condition judged by the patient's physician that would cause this trial to be detrimental to the patient. * Any contradiction to a sedated CMR (i.e. presence of a pacemaker). * Subjects in any study that would preclude participation in the current study. Cohort 1B (observational group - in other studies with intervention): * Subjects with any condition judged by the patient's physician that would cause this trial to be detrimental to the patient. * Any contradiction to a sedated CMR (i.e. presence of a pacemaker). * Patient currently taking spironolactone or eplerenone * Subjects in any study that would preclude participation in the current study or studies not approved by principal investigator. Cohort 2 (Study Drug Group - Spironolactone): * Subjects with any condition judged by the patient's physician that would cause this trial to be detrimental to the patient. * Any contradiction to a sedated CMR (i.e. presence of a pacemaker). * Patient currently taking spironolactone or eplerenone * Subjects with hyperkalemia or Addison disease; * Subjects on enalapril or other angiotensin receptor blockers * Subjects with a history of hypersensitivity to spironolactone suspension or any component of the formulation * Subjects with a clinically documented diagnosis of severe renal insufficiency (implying estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/minute/1.73 m2). * Subjects in any study that would preclude participation in the study by altering results Controls * Any condition judged by the patient's physician that would cause this trial to be detrimental to the patient. * Any contradiction to a sedated CMR (i.e. presence of a pacemaker). * Patient currently taking spironolactone, eplerenone or an angiotensin converting the enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker.

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States

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