Outcomes and Health Care Resource Utilization in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Procedures

Launched by BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Oct 21, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how children with congenital heart disease (CHD) handle non-cardiac surgeries and the health care resources needed for their care. Congenital heart disease is a condition that affects the structure of the heart and is found in about 6 out of every 1,000 newborns in the U.S. As medical advances have improved survival rates, many of these children may also need other types of surgeries as they grow. The goal of this study is to gather detailed information to better understand the risks these children face during non-cardiac procedures and to identify how health care systems can best support them.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be children aged from birth up to 21 years who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease and are scheduled for a non-cardiac procedure, whether it’s a surgery or another type of treatment. Unfortunately, children who are having heart-related surgeries or specific heart tests won’t be included. Families participating in the trial can expect to contribute to a larger understanding of how to improve care for children with CHD, which could ultimately lead to better outcomes for future patients. The study aims to create a collaborative database that captures important details about their health care experiences.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Males or females ages birth to 21 years.
• • 2. Patients diagnosed with congenital heart disease
• • 3. Patients undergoing a noncardiac procedure (surgical or nonsurgical)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with congenial heart disease undergoing a cardiac surgical procedure including pacemakers.
• • 2. Patients with congenital heart disease undergoing a catheterization(diagnostic or interventional) or an electrophysiology study