The purpose of this study is to determine if a partial heart transplantation in patients with congenital heart disease is safe and feasible. Participants will have a partial heart transplant involving surgical replacement of the pulmonary valve with the heart valve and supporting blood vessels from an organ donor. The procedure, tests, medications, and follow-up visits will all be done per standard of care. Medical data will be collected to look at outcomes after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
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:
* Congenital heart patient referred for a cardiac operation that involves valve replacement in pulmonary position
* Deemed acceptable for partial heart transplantation based on the standard evaluation process
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication for heart transplantation
* Severe bliateral long segment pulmonary arterial hypoplasia
* Bilateral pulmonary vein stenosis
* Persistent acidosis with a pH \< 7.1
* Failure to pass psychosocial evaluation
* Parental (custodial) alcohol and/or substance abuse
* Documented parental (custodial) child abuse or neglect
* Parent (custodian) with cognitive/psychiatric impairment severe enough to limit comprehension of medical regimen
* Infection disease exclusion criteria
* Evidence of active sepsis
* Hepatitis B surface antigenemia
* HIV positivity
* Pregnancy
* Financial hardship or insurance non-approval
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
1
Number of eligible patients who can be matched for transplant and the tissues needed procured
Timeframe: Day 1
2
To assess valve growth following partial heart transplantation.