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 183 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07193719RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized breathing support for kids after heart surgery
This study tests a personalized breathing technique to improve lung function and heart performance in children who have had heart surgery or are on ECMO. The goal is to find the best way to open up the lungs safely.
BerlinAges birth–18 years - NCT07095829Recruiting
Predicting circulation after birth for severe pulmonary valve blockage
This study looks at babies with a severe heart defect where the pulmonary valve is blocked and the wall between the heart's lower chambers is intact. It aims to predict how well blood will flow after birth using ultrasound images taken during pregnancy.
MadridAges 4 months–6 months - NCT06668389RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a diabetes medicine for repaired tetralogy of Fallot
This study tests a type of diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor) to see if it can help people who had surgery for tetralogy of Fallot feel better and have stronger heart and lung function. It may be a good fit if you are an adult with repaired tetralogy of Fallot and do not have certain other health problems.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07023367Recruiting
Parent navigator program for Latino families of babies with heart disease
This study offers a parent navigator program to help Latino families whose baby had early heart surgery. The program aims to support both the child's recovery and the parents' well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth+ - NCT06958120Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for children's heart surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections given with ultrasound guidance to reduce pain after heart surgery in children. It may be an option for children having certain types of heart surgery through a chest incision.
CairoAges 6 months–4 years - NCT06955260RecruitingPhase 3
Empagliflozin for Fontan circulatory failure
This trial tests if a diabetes medicine called empagliflozin can help people with Fontan circulatory failure feel better and do more of their daily activities.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06918795Recruiting
Fontan Fitness Trial: Home exercise for better heart health
This study tests whether a home-based exercise training program can improve fitness in people with Fontan circulation. Participants will do regular aerobic exercise and be monitored for changes in heart and lung function over time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 10–17 - NCT06845371Recruiting
MELODY registry follow-up study
This study is for people who have already joined the MELODY registry. It will simply continue to collect information about their condition over time to help researchers better understand how things change.
TübingenAges Any age - NCT06771687Recruiting
High-intensity interval training for heart conduit patients
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can improve heart function and fitness in people who have a surgical tube (conduit) connecting their right ventricle to their pulmonary artery. It aims to find a safe and effective exercise program for those with this type of congenital heart condition.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 12–45 - NCT06747546Enrolling by invitation
Oxygen-based blood flow management after heart surgery
This study is testing a new way to manage blood flow after heart surgery in children with congenital heart disease. The goal is to make sure the body gets the right amount of oxygen to help recovery.
Minhang, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 week–18 years - NCT06693674RecruitingPhase 3
Sacubitril-valsartan for heart health in congenital heart disease
This trial tests if a drug called sacubitril-valsartan can improve heart structure and function in adults with congenital heart disease. You will take the drug and have heart imaging to see changes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06646250Recruiting
New ultrasound for steady brain monitoring in newborns
This trial uses a new ultrasound device (NeoDoppler) to watch blood flow in a baby's brain continuously. It aims to see if this gentle, bedside tool can help doctors monitor babies—especially those born early or with certain health concerns—without moving them.
TrondheimAges birth–1 year - NCT06642662Enrolling by invitation
Finding biomarkers in children after heart surgery
This study looks at proteins in the blood that may help doctors understand how children are recovering after heart surgery. It enrolls children under age 5 having certain types of heart repairs at Boston Children's Hospital.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2 days–5 years - NCT06566196Recruiting
Heart exercise testing for congenital heart disease
This study tests how well your heart pumps during exercise while you are undergoing a heart catheter procedure. It may help doctors better understand your heart function and guide your treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469918Recruiting
Support community for congenital heart defects
This trial is for people affected by congenital heart defects. It offers a support community (Co-Op) to help you connect, share, and get resources.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges birth+ - NCT05262907Recruiting
Study of heart imaging in people with one pumping ventricle
This study uses routine heart scans (either echocardiogram or MRI) to better understand single-ventricle heart conditions. It may help improve how doctors evaluate and monitor your heart over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT06075251Recruiting
Online support for parents of kids with heart conditions
This study provides an online support program for parents or caregivers of children (ages 3 to 9) who have a congenital heart condition (a heart problem present at birth). The goal is to help you and your child cope and thrive, and you can join from home if you live in Ontario.
Toronto, OntarioAges 3–9 - NCT06041685Recruiting
Warming for artery catheter in children under 2
This trial tests if warming the skin before placing an artery line helps children having heart surgery. It may make the procedure easier and more comfortable.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges Up to 2 years - NCT05849025Recruiting
MRI heart study using blood-pressure and kidney checks
This study adds an MRI and other measurements to a heart registry to better understand heart function. You might benefit by getting detailed heart and kidney measurements, but you must meet safety and eligibility rules (like blood pressure, BMI, and being off heart medicines).
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05869825Recruiting
Breathing support after extubation in babies after heart surgery
This trial compares two ways of helping babies breathe after their breathing tube is removed following heart surgery. It may help find which support method works better and is safer for the smallest patients.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Up to 1 year - NCT05687292Recruiting
Decision tool to shorten breathing machine time in children
This study tests whether a computer “decision support” tool can help doctors safely reduce how long a child stays on a breathing machine after heart surgery. It may help children get off mechanical ventilation sooner and recover faster.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day–12 years - NCT05684562Recruiting
Lung function and exercise capacity in Fontan patients
This study looks at how well the lungs and heart work together during exercise in people who have had the Fontan operation. The goal is to understand how lung function affects overall fitness, which can help improve care for Fontan patients.
AnkaraAges 8–55 - NCT04299828Recruiting
Study of inflammation activity during complex heart surgery
This study measures how active white blood cells and inflammation are during complex heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. It may help doctors better understand what triggers inflammation during surgery and how to improve care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT04216927RecruitingPhase 3
Neonates on heart-lung bypass get NO to prevent kidney injury
This Phase 3 study tests whether not giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass in newborns helps reduce the risk of acute kidney injury. It focuses on newborns having heart surgery for congenital heart disease.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1 day–1 month
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for congenital heart disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 183 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.