Monitoring organ health after Fontan surgery
This study tests a simple method to monitor how well your organs are working after you've had Fontan surgery. It looks at easy physical tasks like standing up from a chair to see if they can help track your health and catch any problems early.
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Who can take part
- You had Fontan surgery at least 2 years ago
- You are between 14 and 60 years old
- You are stable and regularly seen at your clinic as an outpatient
- You can do simple physical tasks like standing up from a chair or a squat jump
- You are not pregnant and not scheduled for surgery in the next 3 months
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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