Clinical trials
Heart Defects, Congenital clinical trials
Below are recruiting heart defects, congenital clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 43 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT04106479Recruiting
Baby heart ultrasound study in newborn congenital heart defects
This study records newborn heart measurements (using medical imaging) to compare babies with certain congenital heart defects to healthy-term babies. The goal is to see how well one test matches another, which may help doctors better understand heart conditions in newborns.
Montreal, QuebecAges birth–1 week - 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 - NCT05698277Recruiting
Ultrasound to track baby heart function in heart disease
This study uses automated ultrasound measurements to track how a baby’s heart is working during pregnancy. It compares babies who have a specific congenital heart problem with babies without it, to understand what ultrasound can detect.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05709470Recruiting
Mental health support study for children with heart defects
This study looks at mental health in children and teens (age 5–17) who were born with a heart defect. It may help researchers understand what support is needed and how best to measure mental well-being.
CopenhagenAges 5–17 - NCT05865119Recruiting
Best treatment approach for a certain heart wall defect
This study looks at the best treatment plan for people with a specific type of hole in the heart wall that affects the right side of the heart. It may help doctors choose an approach based on how well it works for patients who need treatment.
BordeauxAges 12 years+ - NCT06003023Recruiting
Physical activity study for teens with congenital heart disease
This study looks at how teens and young adults with moderate to complex congenital heart disease can improve their physical activity. You might be eligible if you're between 15 and 25, have a heart condition, and get care at Nationwide Children's Hospital or Ohio State University.
Columbus, OhioAges 15–25 - NCT06089902Recruiting
European registry for anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries
This is a European registry for people with an anomalous origin of a coronary artery from the aorta (AAOCA). It will track how the condition is treated—whether with surgery or monitoring—to learn what works best.
Padova, PDAges Any age - NCT06442592Recruiting
Understanding development in kids with heart defects
This study looks at how children with complex congenital heart defects develop, especially their brain and learning skills. It will help doctors provide better support for these children.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 3–11 - NCT06588426Recruiting
Skin punch biopsy collection for heart disease research
This trial collects a small skin sample (like a biopsy) from people with congenital heart disease. The samples help prepare for future clinical trials that may test new heart treatments.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06705543Recruiting
Genetic study of complex heart defects in unborn babies
This study looks at the genetic material in the fluid around the baby (amniotic fluid) and in the placenta to better understand complex heart defects in unborn babies. The goal is to find new clues that could help doctors care for these babies before and after birth.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06818760Recruiting
Remote monitoring for pregnant women with heart conditions
This study tests if a wrist wearable can safely monitor pregnant women with congenital heart disease. It aims to improve care during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth by tracking health data remotely.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06932081Recruiting
Study of SGLT2i in adults with congenital heart disease
This trial is a registry that follows adults with congenital heart disease who have started taking an SGLT2 inhibitor medication. The goal is to learn how well this treatment works for this group of patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07059689Recruiting
Comparing breathing support after heart surgery in children
This trial compares two types of breathing support (high-flow nasal cannula vs. non-invasive ventilation) in children who have recently had heart surgery and are at high risk of having trouble breathing after their breathing tube is removed. The goal is to see which method works better to help them breathe on their own.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges Up to 18 years - NCT02432079Recruiting
Study genetics in heterotaxy and certain heart defects
This study looks at the genes behind heterotaxy and related congenital (from-birth) heart defects. You may be able to join if you have this condition—or if you are a close family member of someone who does.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Any age - NCT02258724Recruiting
Adults with congenital heart disease in Swiss GUCH centers
This study is a national registry that collects health information from adults (age 18+) with congenital heart disease. It may help researchers better understand care and outcomes in people treated at specialized Swiss centers.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT02691689Recruiting
Genetics study in families with congenital heart defects and PAH
This study looks at genes that may contribute to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in people born with certain heart “shunts” (holes between heart chambers). If you have (or your family has) ASD or VSD and PAH confirmed by a heart pressure test, you may be invited to share genetic and health information to help researchers understand risk and better target future care.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT02923440Recruiting
Donate DNA and help build a congenital heart study database
This study creates a DNA bank and a French database for babies and children with certain types of congenital heart defects, to better understand genetic causes. You’ll be asked to have a blood test and share consent, even though care can continue as usual at the study hospital.
MarseilleAges Any age - NCT05101746Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Nitric oxide to protect brain and kidneys in babies during heart surgery
This trial studies whether giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect a baby’s brain and kidneys. If you qualify, the study team will check outcomes after surgery to see if benefits happen compared with usual care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–1 year - NCT04141605Enrolling by invitation
Heart transplant candidates matched for better heart preservation
This study creates a worldwide registry and information database to help improve how donor hearts are preserved for transplant. If you are a heart transplant candidate, your details may be recorded to see what matching and preservation approaches work best.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT04848844Recruiting
Congenital heart disease transplant registry study for adults
This study collects and shares anonymous information about adults being considered for a heart transplant because of a congenital (from birth) heart problem or an inherited heart muscle condition. The goal is to better understand these patients and support research that may improve care.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT02744677Recruiting
Pulmonary valve procedure to improve blood flow issues
This trial studies a transcatheter pulmonary valve (a valve placed through a catheter) in people whose right-sided outflow tract valve/conduit is not working well. It aims to improve blood flow and reduce pressure problems, while checking safety and results after the procedure.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for heart defects, congenital?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 43 recruiting heart defects, congenital 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 heart defects, congenital 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 heart defects, congenital 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.