PFO closure device test after recent unexplained stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether closing a hole in the heart (a PFO) with a special device can help prevent another stroke after an unexplained stroke. You may be a candidate if your stroke likely happened because blood can pass through this PFO.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a PFO seen on an ultrasound test (TEE) showing a right-to-left blood leak
- You had an unexplained stroke (cryptogenic) within the last 9 months, confirmed by CT or MRI
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your heart tests do not show other major heart valve problems or heart muscle problems
- You do not have a known high-risk blood clot/bleeding condition, and you can take aspirin or clopidogrel
- Your blood vessels and health allow the TEE test and the device to be placed safely
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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