Plain-English translation of NCT05055830 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
OPTIC is a research study that follows children who are already receiving heart medications in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Researchers collect tiny blood samples—taken during routine blood draws that are already happening as part of your child's normal care—to understand how children's bodies absorb, use, and eliminate these medications. This information helps doctors prescribe the right doses of heart medications for children in the future.
Most heart medications have been tested mainly in adults, so doctors don't always know the best doses for children. By studying how children's bodies actually process these medications, researchers can help make heart care safer and more effective for all children.
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Your participation is simple and fits into care you're already receiving. When blood samples are collected as part of your regular hospital care, researchers will use a tiny extra amount for this study—no additional needle sticks needed. Your medical information will be recorded, and researchers will track how the medication works in your body. The study poses minimal risk and protects your privacy by assigning your samples a code number instead of using your name.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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