Which angle helps kids breathe better after heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT07323979
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 102 children who had surgery for a heart problem present at birth. After surgery, they were placed on their stomachs with their heads raised at different angles (10°, 30°, or 45°) to see which angle best helped their heart and lungs recover. The goal was to find the safest and most effective position to improve breathing and feeding tolerance during recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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0 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) confirmed by echocardiography with surgery performed. RACHS-1 score ≥ 2. Postoperative acute hypoxemia, defined as PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 100 mmHg with bilateral infiltrates. Receiving invasive mechanical ventilation. Nasogastric or nasoenteric tube in place. Hemodynamic stability for ≥ 72 hours (inotropic score ≤ 25). Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest or age-specific bradycardia (\> 20% below normal). Active bleeding. Significant pneumothorax. Delayed sternal closure. Transfer to another facility or death before completing the protocol. Withdrawal of consent by legal guardians.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China
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