Creating a network for children with congenital heart disease in China
Official title: Construction of a Multi-center Clinical Research Collaboration Network for Children with Congenital Heart Disease in China
Run by Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · NCT06885307 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a network of hospitals in China to share information about children with congenital heart disease to improve research and care for these kids.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 35000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Wuhan, Hubei and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06885307 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0-18 years diagnosed with congenital heart disease confirmed by cardiac ultrasound.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have congenital heart disease or are older than 18 years will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to establish a multi-center clinical research collaboration network among hospitals specializing in congenital heart disease across China. It focuses on creating a platform for the collection and sharing of data related to children diagnosed with congenital heart disease. By developing a comprehensive public database, the initiative seeks to enhance the quality of research and improve understanding of congenital heart disease in the pediatric population. The collaboration will benchmark data against international standards to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve research quality and treatment outcomes for children with congenital heart disease in China.
How similar studies have gone: While similar collaborative networks have been established in other countries, this specific initiative is novel in the context of China.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 0-18 years, regardless of gender; 2. Patients diagnosed with congenital heart disease confirmed by cardiac ultrasound examination; Exclusion Criteria: None
Where it's running
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Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Qinghai Women & Children'S Hospital
Xining, Qinghai, China Recruiting -
Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting -
Kunming Children's Hospital
Kunming, Yunnan, China Recruiting -
The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Jinan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kun Sun, MD — Xinhua Hospital Affiliated To Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Study coordinator: Kun Sun, MD
- Email: drsunkun@xinhuamed.com.cn
- Phone: 8621-25076045
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.