Near-infrared scan test in children with heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a near-infrared “light scan” on the hand can help doctors in children with heart failure who are stable on their usual medications. It may give additional information about blood flow and circulation in the body without using invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are under 25 years old and have heart failure
- Your heart condition fits cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, or a specific congenital heart issue called univentricular palliation
- Your symptoms are stable on your current heart medicines (not getting worse right now)
- You do not have an active infection
- You do not have autoimmune vasculitis (an immune-related inflammation affecting blood vessels)
- You do not have severe anemia (hemoglobin under 7 g/dL) or problems with blood flow in the arms/legs (peripheral vascular disease)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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