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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

AGE:

0 - 1

DURATION: Over 6 years
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

Are you the parent of a child ages 6-16 who has been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers understand brain development in children and adults with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Study involves an MRI scan of the brain, neurodevelopmental testing, and a small blood draw. Compensation provided.

AGE:

6 - 16

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Heart and Circulation