Heart Fluid Response Monitoring in Critically Ill Children
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a simple, non-invasive device that measures how well a child's heart responds when doctors give extra fluids during intensive care. It helps doctors decide if more fluids will actually help the child feel better.
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Who can take part
- Child must be 8 years old or younger
- Child must be admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
- Doctor has already decided to give the child extra fluids (10 ml per kilogram of body weight)
- The hospital is already using an electrical cardiometry device to monitor the child's heart
- Child must be able to lie on their back safely
- No recent belly surgery or serious belly pain that would prevent gentle pressing on the abdomen
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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