Exercise MRI to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children With Heart Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Michael Khoury, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Alberta

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

There are many barriers to heart-healthy lifestyles in pediatric patients with acquired and congenital heart disease. Investigators want to further understand how participants heart and skeletal muscles work together during exercise and evaluate the impact on cardiac function. To do this, the investigators will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the heart and skeletal muscles during exercises to assess blood flow, oxygenation and function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 10 and 18 years old and am a patient at Stollery Children's Hospital.

I received a heart transplant more than 6 months ago.

I have been diagnosed with a moderate to complex heart condition from birth.

Treatment Details

Participant Groups

Group I: Heart transplant recipient Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants aged 10-18 years who have recieved a heart transplant.

Group II: Congenital heart disease Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants aged 10-18 years who have congenital heart disease.

Find a Clinic Near You

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University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alberta Lead Sponsor

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