Better aortic arch repair with a custom patch for newborns
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a personalized, computer-designed surgical patch can improve how the aortic arch is rebuilt during a Norwood procedure in newborns. It aims to make the repair more precise and potentially safer.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is a newborn between 0 and 2 months old.
- Your baby needs a Norwood procedure to fix the aortic arch.
- You are willing to provide consent for your baby to join the study.
- Your baby does not have any allergies or kidney problems that would make a contrast CT scan unsafe.
- Your baby does not have any other condition that might affect the study results or put them at risk.
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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