Comparing two methods of measuring heart function in children

Comparison of Modified Two-Dimensional and M-mode TAPSE With Transesophageal Echocardiography and M-mode TAPSE With Transthoracic Echocardiography in Pediatric Cardiac Transcatheter Interventions

Observational Aydin Adnan Menderes University · NCT06221384

This study is testing two different ways to measure heart function in children to see which method works better during heart procedures.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment82 (estimated)
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorAydin Adnan Menderes University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aydın)
Trial IDNCT06221384 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to compare the Modified Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (m-TAPSE) with the traditional Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) in pediatric patients undergoing transcatheterization procedures. Patients aged 1 to 18 will be assessed using both transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) under anesthesia. The study will take place at Adnan Menderes University Practice and Research Hospital, where measurements will be taken by trained pediatric cardiologists. The results will be statistically analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of m-TAPSE as a parameter for assessing right ventricular systolic function.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients aged 1 to 18 who are undergoing cardiac transcatheterization procedures.

Not a fit: Patients who are ASA class 4 or higher, or whose guardians do not provide consent, will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more accurate and easily measurable method for assessing heart function in pediatric patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using m-TAPSE is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving echocardiographic assessments of heart function.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1- Hastanın 1-18 yaş arasında olması 2- Pediyatrik kardiyak transkataterizasyon işlemi yapılması 3- ASA 1-3 hastalar

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1- Veli veya vasinin onay vermemesi 2- ASA 4 ve üzeri hastalar

Where this trial is running

Aydın

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions We Aim to Compare Modified Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion With Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic ExcursionTAPSEModified TAPSEPediatric
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