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NCT Number: NCT07826273

Cardiac Arrhythmias in Pediatric Emergency Department

This cross-sectional study aims to determine the incidence, clinical presentation, and outcome of cardiac arrhythmias among children presenting to the Emergency Department of Assiut University Children Hospital.

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Key information

Conditions

Arrhythmias, Cardiac Bradycardia Cardiac Conduction System Disease Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Tachycardia Tachycardia, Supraventricular

Age range

1 month–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Cardiac arrhythmias are a significant concern in the pediatric emergency setting. This observational study will include children aged 1 month to 18 years presenting with symptoms suggestive of arrhythmia (palpitation, chest pain, syncope, dyspnea, or respiratory distress).

All participants will undergo full history, clinical examination, 12-lead ECG, and additional investigations as indicated (echocardiography, Holter, laboratory tests). Incidence of different arrhythmia types, clinical picture, and short-term outcomes will be recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age from 1 month to 18 years
  • Presenting with palpitation, chest pain, syncope, dyspnea, or respiratory distress
  • Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians

Exclusion criteria

  • Age below 1 month

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of cardiac arrhythmias

    Time frame: Baseline

    Proportion of children presenting to the pediatric emergency department who are diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia based on 12-lead ECG.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Types of arrhythmias

    Time frame: Baseline

    Proportion of specific arrhythmia types (sinus tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmias, premature beats, and others) among diagnosed cases.

  2. Need for PICU admission

    Time frame: Baseline

    Proportion of children with cardiac arrhythmia who require admission to the pediatric intensive care unit.

  3. Need for cardioversion

    Time frame: Baseline

    Proportion of children who require electrical or pharmacological cardioversion.

  4. Mortality

    Time frame: At 30 days

    Proportion of children with cardiac arrhythmia who die during the emergency department visit or hospital stay.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hossam H Abdel kader, Resident

CONTACT

[email protected]

+20 11 22524212

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

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Registry information

Official study title

Incidence and Outcome of Cardiac Arrhythmias Among Children in the Emergency Department at Assiut University Children Hospital

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2028
First posted
Sep 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 17, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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