Baby carrier for recovery after heart surgery
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special baby carrier can help infants feel calmer and recover better after heart surgery. It looks at how the carrier affects comfort and vital signs during the hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have been born at 38 weeks of pregnancy or later.
- Your baby must be between birth and 3 months old.
- Your baby can have a heart defect, but no other illnesses like genetic syndromes or neurological problems.
- This must be your baby's first heart surgery.
- Your baby's health must be stable enough to participate (a doctor will check this).
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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