High-calorie diets vs formula for weight gain in heart disease children
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of boosting calories in young children with congenital heart disease who are underweight: a high-calorie diet versus a high-calorie formula (drink). The goal is to see which approach helps them gain weight better and supports their growth.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 5 years old.
- Your child must have congenital heart disease, confirmed by an echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound).
- Your child must be underweight (weight-for-age below the 10th percentile).
- Your child must be medically stable and able to eat by mouth or through a feeding tube.
- Your child must not have a genetic syndrome that affects growth (like Down syndrome) or a stomach/intestinal problem that prevents absorbing nutrients.
- Your child must not have had heart surgery within the last 4 weeks, and must not be on IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition).
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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