Thinking skills program for kids with complex heart defects
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a program to improve executive function (thinking skills like planning and focus) in children aged 9 to 13 who had heart surgery as infants. It also includes healthy children for comparison. The goal is to see if the program helps with daily challenges in school and at home.
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Who can take part
- You are between 9 and 13 years old.
- You were born with a complex heart condition (congenital heart disease) and had heart-lung bypass surgery before your first birthday.
- You have some trouble with thinking skills (like planning or paying attention), shown by a score of 60 or higher on a screening called the BRIEF.
- Both you and your parent or guardian understand German well enough to complete the study tasks and questionnaires.
- You do not attend a special school for children with disabilities (separative special education school).
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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