Examining health outcomes in children with congenital heart disease undergoing non-cardiac procedures

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

Observational Boston Children's Hospital · NCT04604418

This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during and after non-heart surgeries to help doctors provide better care for them.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 21 Years
SexAll
SponsorBoston Children's Hospital Academic / other
Locations10 sites (Los Angeles, California and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04604418 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on children diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) who are undergoing non-cardiac surgical or nonsurgical procedures. It aims to analyze health care resource utilization and outcomes in this population, given the increasing prevalence of CHD due to improved survival rates. By utilizing data from multiple prominent medical centers, the study seeks to provide insights into perioperative risks and adverse postoperative outcomes for these patients. The findings could help inform anesthesiologists and pediatricians in managing care for children with CHD during non-cardiac procedures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged birth to 21 years diagnosed with congenital heart disease who are scheduled for non-cardiac procedures.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures or catheterizations will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of perioperative risks in children with CHD, leading to improved patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar observational studies, the increasing focus on perioperative outcomes in pediatric populations suggests potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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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

Where this trial is running

Los Angeles, California and 9 other locations

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 Congenital Heart Disease in ChildrenPerioperative risk predictionAdverse Postoperative Outcomes
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.