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Clinical Trials/NCT00263406
NCT00263406CompletedPhase 2

Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Hepatopulmonary Influence in the Fontan Circulation

University Hospital, Ghent2 sites in 1 country40 target enrollmentStarted: December 2002Last updated:
Conditions
Drugs

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Enrollment
40
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Duration of the pleural drainage in the first two postoperative weeks

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Randomisation between postoperative administration of an ACE-inhibitor or not.

Detailed Description

Children that are undergoing elective surgery for the creation of a Fontan circulation will be randomised to postoperative administration of an ACE-inhibitor or not.

Determination of aldosteron, renine and ADH in serum preoperatively and 1h, 12h and 5 days postoperatively.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
1 Month to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • All consecutive children with a univentricular heart disease undergoing elective surgery for creation of a Fontan circulation
  • Parents have agreed with the study after informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Urgent / Emergent surgery
  • Preoperative use of an ACE-inhibitor

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Duration of the pleural drainage in the first two postoperative weeks

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other

Study Sites (2)

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