Clinical trials
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric cardiac surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 24 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06626035RecruitingPhase 3
Pain Medicine Study for Children Having Heart Surgery
This study tests a pain medicine for children having heart surgery. It aims to see if the medicine works well and is safe for managing pain after the operation.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 3–18 - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07740915Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief after heart surgery in children
This study compares two types of pain blocks for children having heart surgery for the first time. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief after surgery, which could help your child recover more comfortably.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges birth–18 years - NCT06710353Recruiting
Albumin before heart surgery for kids with low albumin
This study tests whether giving albumin (a protein in the blood) before heart surgery helps protect the kidneys of young children with low albumin levels. It may help reduce the risk of kidney injury after surgery.
Seoul, SeoulAges Up to 7 years - NCT06747806Recruiting
A heart surgery biobank study
This study collects tissue samples from children and adults having heart surgery. The samples will help researchers learn more about heart conditions and improve future treatments.
Hyde Park, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07184476Recruiting
Measuring small blood vessels in kids having heart surgery
This study looks at tiny blood vessels in children with specific heart defects during surgery. It may help doctors better understand circulation and improve care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day–17 years - NCT07304947Recruiting
Guiding blood flow during Moyamoya surgery in children
This study tests if careful monitoring and management of blood flow during surgery can help children with Moyamoya disease recover better after EDAS. It aims to improve safety and outcomes by adjusting treatment based on real-time heart function.
SeoulAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07565116Recruiting
Numbing Nose Spray vs. Calming Liquid Before Pediatric Surgery
This trial compares two safe, common ways to help children relax before surgery: a medicine sprayed in the nose versus a medicine given by mouth. The goal is to see which one works better and is easier for kids.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 2–10 - NCT07059624Recruiting
Femoral artery line placement in children having heart surgery
This study looks at how to put a small tube (arterial line) into the leg artery of children having heart surgery. It is meant to help doctors find the best way to do this safely.
BeirutAges Up to 12 years - NCT06721455Recruiting
Blood Management Study for Pediatric Heart Surgery
This study looks at how managing blood products during heart surgery with a heart-lung machine affects the risk of red blood cell breakdown in children. The goal is to find safer ways to handle blood during these procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT07556185Recruiting
Testing a home heart health monitoring app for kids
This study tests whether young people with heart conditions can use a home monitoring app called Medly to track their symptoms and weight. The app may help doctors catch problems earlier and keep kids healthier at home.
Toronto, OntarioAges 8–18 - NCT06271265RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EXPAREL for pain after heart surgery in children
This study tests a long-acting pain medicine (EXPAREL) given during heart surgery to see how it works in young children. The goal is to help control pain after surgery with fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges birth–6 years - 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 - NCT06245317Recruiting
New ventilation method for children having laparoscopic surgery
This trial compares a special ventilation method (PCV-VG) to standard care during laparoscopic surgery in children. It aims to see if it helps them breathe better during the procedure.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 1–8 - NCT04153994Recruiting
Numbing injection study for kids’ scoliosis back surgery pain
This trial tests whether a specific numbing injection (placed in the muscles of the back) can improve pain control for children having one-stage scoliosis surgery. It may help reduce post-surgery pain needs and improve comfort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04201704Recruiting
Less IV fluids for children after trauma
This trial studies whether giving children less fluid through a vein after serious injury helps them recover safely. Children are enrolled soon after arrival to the ICU so the team can compare outcomes between different fluid amounts.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 6 months–15 years - NCT07552766RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine infusion to reduce opioid use in arm fracture surgery
This study tests whether giving a pain-relieving medication called lidocaine through an IV during arm fracture surgery can reduce how much opioid pain medication (like morphine) children need after surgery. The goal is to help manage pain better while using fewer opioids.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 3–18 - NCT07657598Recruiting
Fluid monitor for children having skull surgery
This study checks if a special monitor (called Pleth Variability Index) helps doctors manage fluids better during surgery for children with craniosynostosis. It may lead to safer recovery for your child.
Istanbul, BasaksehirAges Up to 6 years - NCT07099560Recruiting
Comparing two numbing blocks for hypospadias repair in children
This study compares two ways to numb the lower belly and groin area for children having hypospadias repair. It tests if a newer injection method (sacral erector spinae block) works as well as the standard method (caudal block) to control pain during and after surgery.
Tanta, El-Gharbia GovenorateAges 1–5 - NCT07581457Recruiting
Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Bleeding in Scoliosis Surgery
This study tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid can safely reduce blood loss during surgery to straighten the spine in teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis (a curved spine with no known cause). The goal is to help patients need fewer blood transfusions and recover better.
PoznanAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT05927233RecruitingPhase 4
Methylprednisolone in children after open-heart surgery
This trial tests whether giving methylprednisolone (a steroid medicine) can lower the body’s inflammatory response in children during the first day after congenital open-heart surgery. It may help reduce harmful inflammation and improve recovery for some children undergoing their first surgery.
Karachi, SindhAges 1 month–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 - NCT07206836Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colostomy reversal in children
This trial compares two ways to care for children after colostomy reversal surgery: standard care or an enhanced recovery program designed to speed up healing.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–13
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric cardiac surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 24 recruiting pediatric cardiac surgery 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 pediatric cardiac surgery 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 pediatric cardiac surgery 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.