Study of Pulmonary Artery Banding for the Improvement of Left Ventricular Function in Pediatric H… (NCT06039553) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of Pulmonary Artery Banding for the Improvement of Left Ventricular Function in Pediatric Heart Failure
China25 participantsStarted 2022-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of pulmonary artery banding(PAB) therapy in pediatric heart failure(PHF) patients.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can PAB therapy improve left ventricular(LV) function in PHF patients especially refractory PHF.
* Can the complications caused by the PAB therapy be clinically acceptable? Participants underwent PAB therapy will be required to underwent echocardiography, electrocardiograms, complete blood counts, biochemical tests, and measurements of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) follow-up before the initiation of PAB and at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after PAB surgery. Researchers will compare the LV function 6 months after PAB suergey and the preoperative ones to see if there is improvement.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients younger than 14 years of age
* congenital heart failure (LVEF\<55%, or LVFS\<25%)
Exclusion Criteria:
* single ventricle
* congenital heart disease without anatomical correction
* Patients with heart failure requiring ventricular assist or cardiac synchronization therapy
* Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary arterial pressure \>6 Wood·U)
* Patients with severe liver and kidney failure
* Patients who are allergic to related medications
* Patients with symptomatic hypotension who cannot tolerate related drugs
* Refuse to sign the informed consent or refuse to participate in this experiment
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?
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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
1
the recurrence rate of heart failure
Timeframe: after 6 months of PAB surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06039553
SponsorChina National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases