Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 36 months old.
- Your child is scheduled to have planned (not emergency) heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
- Your child has sleep problems based on a standard sleep questionnaire.
- Your child has not used any sleep medicines before surgery.
- Your child does not have certain other serious medical conditions or genetic syndromes listed below.
- Your child is not currently in another research study.
Quick eligibility check
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