Blood tests to predict brain injury after heart surgery in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood (called Tau and GFAP) can predict brain injury after heart surgery in children. The goal is to find early warning signs to improve care and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Under 18 years old
- Having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine at Boston Children's Hospital
- Not having an emergency surgery (with less than 1 hour to review consent)
- Not having a blood disorder (like cancer or blood diseases)
- Not being on a breathing machine before surgery
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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