CompletedPhase 2/3

The Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide After Fontan Operation

United States21 participantsStarted 2008-02

Plain-language summary

Pleural effusions continue to be a post-operative complication seen after Fontan operation. This study will examine the use inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) given for 54 hours after Fontan operation to improve fluid balance. The study hypothesis is that inhaled nitric oxide after Fontan operation will improve fluid balance, thus decreasing the incidence of pleural effusions and shortening hospital stay.

Who can participate

Age range1 Year – 5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male/female patients * Undergoing Fontan operation at the Nemours Cardiac Center at A. I. duPont Hospital for Children * Written parental permission to participate in this research study Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition which the PI feels will interfere with the patient's safe and effective participation

What they're measuring

Length of Hospital Stay Following Fontan

Timeframe: until hospital discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00945529

SponsorEllen Spurrier

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-12

Results submitted2021-08-24

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