Clinical trials
Congenital Heart Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting congenital heart disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 187 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07114718Recruiting
Stent for babies with heart defect needing extra blood flow
This trial tests a special stent for babies with a heart defect that needs a temporary blood vessel to stay open. The stent is placed to help blood flow to the lungs until the baby can have a more permanent surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 minute–6 months - NCT05610787Enrolling by invitation
Testing a device that helps move an EXCOR pediatric heart pump
This trial studies an “active driving” system that controls the EXCOR pediatric heart pump. It’s meant for children who need a heart pump as a bridge to heart transplantation, to help the pump work more safely and effectively.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07791069Enrolling by invitation
Study of a device to manage blood flow in the lungs for heart disease in young children
This study looks at how well a new device works to control blood flow to the lungs in children with heart problems. It reviews medical records of children who had this device placed in their lung arteries.
Le Plessis-RobinsonAges Up to 3 years - NCT07214376Recruiting
Nerve ablation for pulmonary hypertension from left heart disease
This trial tests a device that uses a catheter to deliver energy to nerves around the pulmonary arteries, aiming to reduce high blood pressure in the lungs caused by left heart failure. It is for people with ongoing heart failure symptoms despite optimal medications.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–85 - NCT06310031Recruiting
Testing BrioVAD heart pump for severe heart failure
This trial tests a new left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) called BrioVAD for people with advanced heart failure who are not getting enough benefit from medicines. If you qualify, the device is implanted to help your heart pump blood.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–100 - NCT06542120Recruiting
Child health body sounds study
This study looks at how well a computer system can check children's health by listening to body sounds, like those from the heart, lungs, or belly. It is testing an AI system to see if it works well as an extra check alongside regular medical care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges Up to 18 years - NCT06153459Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping for babies with heart disease
This study looks at how long to wait before clamping the umbilical cord in babies born with a heart condition. It helps doctors understand the best timing for these newborns.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 9 months–10 months - NCT06080074RecruitingPhase 2
Emergency heart-lung machine study for children with severe heart failure
This study tests a specific heart-lung machine called Cardiohelp to help children with severe heart failure. It looks at how well the machine works and whether a blood thinner (either heparin or bivalirudin) is safer and more effective.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges birth–16 years - NCT07753681Recruiting
Chronic disease care in Zambia
This study helps improve care for people with long-term illnesses like diabetes or high blood pressure in Zambia. It aims to make sure you get regular check-ups and support.
Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceAges Any age - NCT04604418Recruiting
Tracking outcomes during non-heart procedures in children with heart defects
This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during routine non-heart procedures, including medical or minor treatments that are not heart-related. It also measures how much health care they use afterward, which may help improve care planning for families.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06015191Recruiting
Remote heart rehab for teens with congenital heart disease
This trial tests a home-based cardiac rehab program for adolescents with certain types of congenital heart disease. It aims to help you exercise safely and improve your fitness using online coaching and monitoring.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 12–19 - NCT07525843Recruiting
Well-being education program for teens with heart disease
This study tests whether a special education program about managing emotions and stress helps teenagers with moderate-to-severe congenital heart disease (a heart condition from birth) feel better and cope with their condition. Participants attend sessions and complete surveys over time.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT07363538Recruiting
Comparing heart surgery methods for newborns with complex heart defects
This trial tests new surgical strategies for newborns with certain complex heart conditions. It aims to see which techniques lead to better recovery and quality of life in the first year after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 1 week - NCT07029230Recruiting
Blood test during heart surgery to predict heart failure in kids
This study looks at a substance called sST2 in the blood of children having heart surgery. The goal is to see if sST2 levels can help doctors predict heart failure after surgery.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Up to 18 years - NCT06884046Recruiting
Supporting parents of babies with heart conditions
This study offers support to parents whose baby is diagnosed with a heart condition before birth and will need surgery shortly after birth. The goal is to help parents manage stress during this difficult time.
Pessac, FranceAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07572435Recruiting
Remote Heart Exercise Program for Kids With Heart Surgery
This study tests whether kids aged 8–18 who had complex heart surgery can safely improve their fitness and well-being using exercise activities at home through a mobile app or video. The goal is to help them become more active after surgery.
SeoulAges 8–18 - NCT07081711Recruiting
Testing new heart MRI technology in volunteers
This study is testing a new way to take pictures of the heart using MRI. It is looking for healthy volunteers to help make sure the technology works correctly.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06711666Recruiting
Maternal mental health and baby's brain in heart disease
This study looks at how a mother's mental health during pregnancy may affect the brain development of babies with a serious heart condition called critical cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD). It aims to understand this link to improve support for families.
MarseilleAges Up to 50 years - NCT07716488Recruiting
Screening for high cholesterol in children with chronic conditions
This study screens children and teens with certain chronic conditions (like heart defects or inflammatory bowel disease) for early signs of high cholesterol or other lipid problems. The goal is to find and manage these risks sooner.
JenaAges 6–18 - NCT03626480Recruiting
Nutrition support before and after heart surgery for babies
This trial studies a nutrition plan given around the time of heart surgery for babies with congenital heart disease. It may help improve how babies grow and recover by supporting feeding before and after the operation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 1 day–1 year - NCT03891160Recruiting
Using heart scans to plan a support pump in children
This trial is testing a way to help doctors assess babies and children with congenital heart disease and heart failure before placing a temporary heart support pump. It may help improve planning by using heart scans to decide who needs support and how to prepare.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Any age - NCT04217421RecruitingPhase 3
Allopurinol for newborns needing heart surgery with bypass
This trial tests whether the medicine allopurinol can protect the brain and heart in newborns with serious congenital heart disease who need heart surgery soon after birth. It may help reduce injury during and around surgery that uses a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass).
GroningenAges Up to 1 month - NCT04467671RecruitingPhase 2
Tested new blood vessel graft for a heart surgery
This trial studies whether a newer “tissue-engineered” blood vessel graft is safe and works well in children who need a specific heart surgery connection outside the heart. It may help by offering a new type of graft, but your team will screen for size and medical factors first.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age - NCT04575883Recruiting
Bike interval training for teens with repaired heart defects
This study tests a structured “interval” bike exercise program to see if it’s safe and helpful for teens with certain repaired congenital heart conditions. It may help improve fitness while closely monitoring heart symptoms during training.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 10–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for congenital heart disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 187 recruiting congenital heart disease studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a congenital heart disease trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a congenital heart disease trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.