Status:
COMPLETED
Neuroprotective Effects of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning (RIPC) During Infant Cardiac Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Nemours Children's Clinic
Conditions:
Heart Defects, Congenital
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-6 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to look at whether the use of a simple technique before surgery, which involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on the infant's leg, can improve development of language, m...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to look at whether the use of a simple technique before surgery, which involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on the infant's leg, can improve development of language, m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Infants \<7 months of age
- Undergoing open heart surgery
- Written informed consent
Exclusion
- Presence of known gross neurologic abnormality preoperatively
- History of birth asphyxia
- Non-English speaking family
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
137 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01835392
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2018
Last Update
March 16 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Nemours Cardiac Center
Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19803