Early EEG monitoring in children with congenital heart disease to predict neurodevelopmental disorders

Intérêt de l'électroencéphalogramme précoce en Chirurgie de Cardiopathie congénitale Pour prédire la Survenue de Troubles du neurodéveloppement

Observational University Hospital, Lille · NCT05658965

This study is trying to see if early brain wave patterns in babies with heart problems can help predict future learning and development issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages1 Day to 1 Year
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lille, Hauts-de-France)
Trial IDNCT05658965 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on children under one year old who are undergoing cardiac surgery for congenital cardiopathy. It aims to identify early EEG markers that may predict the onset of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as intellectual deficiencies and autism spectrum disorders, which affect a significant percentage of these patients. By understanding the risk factors associated with surgery and the physiological mechanisms involved, the study seeks to improve follow-up care tailored to each child's specific needs. The findings could enhance the quality of life for these patients as they transition into adulthood.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under one year old who require cardiac surgery for congenital cardiopathy.

Not a fit: Patients who do not require surgery before one year old or have a history of cardiac surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and intervention strategies for children with congenital heart disease, potentially reducing the incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in related areas, this specific approach of using early EEG monitoring in this patient population is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Child of less than 1 year admitted for cardiac surgery on extracorporal circulation on the CHU of Lille during the study period.
* Child with congenital cardiopathy with necessity to be operated before 1 year old.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Child with no necessity of surgery before 1 year old.
* Medical history of cardiac surgery.
* Refusal of consent by the parents.
* No social security.
* Child not operated on the CHU of LILLE.

Where this trial is running

Lille, Hauts-de-France

Study contacts

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 Neurodevelopmental DisordersCongenital CardiomyopathyEEGOrality Disorders
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