How lung surgery for birth defects affects kids long-term
Part of Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study follows children born with a congenital lung malformation (a lung problem present at birth) to see how surgery to remove it affects their breathing and emotional well-being over time. Your child might be eligible if they are already part of a large French research program called MALFPULM.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is already enrolled in the MALFPULM study (a French research program on congenital lung malformations).
- Your child had at least one follow-up visit between birth and age 2.
- You and your child do not object to being in this new study.
- Your child is not currently hospitalized or deceased.
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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