CompletedPhase 1

Heat Retention Head Wrap Use for Re-warming of Infants Requiring Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass

United States10 participantsStarted 2011-11

Plain-language summary

This is a phase I descriptive pilot study to determine the feasibility of using the Heat Retention Head Wrap on infants during the re-warming period following cardio-pulmonary bypass.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 1 Year

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing CPB surgery. * Weigh ≥ 3 and ≤ 10 kg. * Cooled to 24-30 degrees Celsius. * Head circumferences between 33-48 cm. * Scalp free of skin lesions such as reddened areas, ulcerations, abrasions, burns, and hemangiomas. Exclusion Criteria: * Require cooling below 24 degrees Celsius at any point during CPB surgery. * Weigh less than 3 kg or more than that 10kg. * Are premature or \< 37 weeks corrected gestational age. * Have a head circumference smaller than 33 cm or larger than 48 cm. * Have a known or previously diagnosed neurological trauma, malignant hyperthermia, stroke, seizure, VP shunt, evidence of scalp lesions, or other known comorbidity. * Have hair braided close to the scalp. * Infants with known allergy or sensitivity to polyethylene terephthalate (known as Mylar)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Head Wrap Feasibility

Timeframe: <12 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01675830

SponsorCardiology Clinical Research & Regulatory Group

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-03

Results submitted2015-02-11

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Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 1 Year

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.