Cerebrovascular Integrity in Fontan Patients

IRB
CHLA-20-00637
Cerebrovascular Integrity in Fontan Patients

The objective of this study is to better understand how a single ventricular heart with Fontan physiology may affect brain health.

Study Details
Keywords
fontan brain, single ventricle, heart
Study Type
Observational
Eligibility
-Males and females 13 years or older who have completed a Fontan procedure for single ventricle heart disease
-Must not have had brain injury or trauma, or a history of extracorporeal support
-Must not have a documented genetic abnormality
-Must not have dental braces, a pacemaker, claustrophobia or be pregnant
-Must be able to undergo about 1 hour of MRI without sedation
Does this study also recruit healthy volunteers?
No
Enrollment Status
Open
Coordinator Contact
Silvie Suriany
Contact Email
ssuriany@chla.usc.edu