Surgical repair of disconnected lung blood vessels in young children
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new surgical method to repair the pulmonary arteries (the vessels that carry blood to the lungs) in young children who were born with them not properly connected. The goal is to improve blood flow to the lungs and help your child's heart work better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must have disconnected or missing branches of the pulmonary arteries (the vessels that carry blood to the lungs) that can be repaired with a special tube (conduit).
- The blood vessels in the lungs must be otherwise normal, with no major narrowing or blockages.
- Your child must be between 6 months and 2 years old and weigh more than 11 pounds (5 kg).
- Your child must have a heart with two properly formed lower chambers (ventricles).
- Your child must not have had previous surgery on these vessels or open-heart surgery involving a breastbone cut.
- Your child must not have allergies to beef products or aspirin, and must not have certain bleeding or immune system issues.
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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