Welcome to the Congenital Heart Defects Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

The Rise to Health Study - adolescents 14-17

Are you the parent of an adolescent 14 – 17 years old? Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are looking for teenagers aged 14-17 and a guardian to take part in a research study to understand how social and emotional factors influence teen health. Participation involves surveys, lab visits and at home activities. Compensation is provided.

Congenital Heart Defects

Healthy Child

Heart and Circulation

Heart Disease

And 2 more areas

AGE: 14-17

DURATION: about 1 year

VISITS: 2 in-person + at home activities

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University - Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Brain imaging for cognitive and executive function - Infant with congenital heart disease

Is your child under one year and diagnosed with congenital heart disease? You and your child may be eligible to participate in an infant brain imaging research study looking at how cognitive function is impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD).

Congenital Heart Defects

AGE: Under 1 year

DURATION: 1-2 hours

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville

COMPENSATION: YES

Brain Development in Newborns with CHD

Are you the parent of a newborn (0-3 months old) with a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD)? If so, your baby may be able to participate in a research study to help understand brain development in children with CHD. Study involves MRI scans of your baby’s brain and monitoring of your child’s development. Compensation provided.

Congenital Heart Defects

Heart Disease

Other Child Development

Other Newborn/Infant Health

AGE: Up to 3 months old

DURATION: Over 6 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Heart and Circulation