Physical Activity Program for Children with Heart Conditions
Physical Activity and Cognitive Development in Children
Recruiting
Observational Study
Congenital Heart Diseases
Children
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 30 Months – 6
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children with congenital heart diseases who are scheduled for cardiac surgery. Participants will compare their physical activity and thinking skills before and after surgery and may join a physical activity program for up to 12 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am older than 30 months.
- I have congenital heart disease and need cardiac surgery.
- I am undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
- I have a sibling or relative with congenital heart disease.
- I have a friend who is the same age and sex as me.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a known chromosomal syndrome.
- I have a physical disability.
- I have had a central nervous system injury.
- I have an abnormal neurological exam.
- I have moderate or greater tricuspid regurgitation.
- I have moderate or greater decrease in heart function.
- My oxygen saturation is below 80%.
- I am treated for heart rhythm issues or depend on a pacemaker.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
1. Compare physical activity and cognitive functions between children having cardiac surgery with an age-matched group of children undergoing non-cardiac surgery, as well as otherwise healthy siblings or best buddies (or age and gender-matched children if no siblings or best buddies available) before surgery and after surgery or six months following initial assessment.
2. Determine the effects of …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) Cohort: All children with congenital cyanotic cardiac diseases scheduled for congenital cardiac surgery who are older than 30 months of age.
* Non-CHD, Surgical Cohort: All children 30 months or older who are undergoing non-cardiac surgery at Co…
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