The Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide After Fontan Operation

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Congenital Heart Defect

In brief

Pleural effusions continue to be a post-operative complication seen after Fontan operation. This study will examine the use inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) given for 54 hours after Fontan operation to improve fluid balance. The study hypothesis is that inhaled nitric oxide after Fontan operation will improve fluid balance, thus decreasing the incidence of pleural effusions and shortening hospital stay.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00945529

Run by

Ellen Spurrier

People needed

21

Starts

2008-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-05-19

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 5. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male/female patients
• Undergoing Fontan operation at the Nemours Cardiac Center at A. I. duPont Hospital for Children
• Written parental permission to participate in this research study

You may not qualify if…

• Any condition which the PI feels will interfere with the patient's safe and effective participation

Where it is running

• A. I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours Cardiac Center — Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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