Ear clip trial to help prevent clot in valve heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing an “auricular clip” can help prevent and treat clots in the heart’s atrium for people with valve heart disease. If you’re having heart valve surgery, the study may add the clip to reduce the risk of clot-related complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old and have heart valve disease
- Your heart function is moderately limited (NYHA level II or III)
- You agree to the study, sign consent, and follow the postoperative care and follow-up schedule
- Your left atrial appendage has NOT been removed or blocked already
- You do not have certain past heart surgery situations that make the operation very hard
- You can safely have the required heart imaging (including an ultrasound probe through the throat, if needed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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