Follow-up after hole-in-heart closure procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial monitors children who had a ventricular septal defect (VSD) closed with a device to see how they do over time. It checks if the closure stays effective and if there are any long-term issues.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 months and 18 years old.
- They must have a confirmed hole in the heart (called a VSD) that is a good shape for device closure.
- The VSD must be causing extra blood flow or heart strain.
- They must have enough tissue around the hole to safely anchor the device.
- You and your child (if 12 or older) must agree to the study.
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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