Monitoring heart changes in children after VSD closure
Official title: Holter and ECG Changes After Transcatheter Closure Of VSD In Children
Run by Sohag University · NCT05890651 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study looks at how children's hearts change after they have a procedure to close a hole in their heart, to see how well the treatment works and if there are any problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT05890651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children under 18 years diagnosed with VSD who are scheduled for transcatheter closure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have VSD or those who are unable to provide informed consent 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 observational study focuses on children diagnosed with ventricular septal defect (VSD) who will undergo transcatheter closure. It aims to monitor changes in Holter and ECG readings post-procedure to assess the heart's function and identify any complications. The study will include all eligible children under 18 years old receiving this treatment at Sohag University hospitals. By analyzing the data collected, researchers hope to gain insights into the effectiveness and safety of transcatheter VSD closure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of heart function recovery in children after VSD closure, leading to better management and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on VSD closure, this specific observational approach focusing on Holter and ECG changes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All children under the age of 18 years diagnosed with VSD , that will undergo transcatheter VSD closure during the period of the study . Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to obtain informed consent .
Where it's running
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Sohag University hospitals
Sohag, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rasha H Mahmoud, Resident
- Email: rashahassan@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01025664643
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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.