Magnesium sulfate to reduce complications in pediatric heart surgery
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving magnesium sulfate during heart surgery can help reduce complications for children who need a heart-lung machine. It might help your child recover better after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is having heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
- Your child does not have kidney disease.
- Your child does not have an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) before surgery.
- Your child is not currently taking medication for an irregular heartbeat.
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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