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Healthy Kids' heart scans set new standard

NCT ID NCT07666451

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is collecting ultrasound measurements of the heart and carotid arteries from 1,400 healthy children aged 0-18 in Italy. The goal is to create a reference range of normal values, so doctors can better identify when something is abnormal. No treatment is being tested; it is purely observational.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this will provide standard reference values for heart and artery ultrasounds in healthy children, improving diagnosis of abnormalities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not capture all variations across different populations or regions.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 1,400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Inadequate quality of echocardiographic examination Acute or chronic disease affecting the participant Genetic syndrome or genetic disease

Ages

0 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 0 and 18 years (inclusive) Availability of demographic and anthropometric data Negative past and recent medical history for chronic or acute diseases Adequate quality of echocardiographic evaluation Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian and assent from the minor when applicable Exclusion Criteria:

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Cardiovascular imaging Carotid intima- media thickness Echocardiography

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, U.O. Pediatria

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy

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