Testing a device to close a heart opening called PFO
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a Cera™ device is safe and effective for closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a small hole in the heart. It is for adults whose PFO is linked to certain types of stroke or ongoing clot-related events.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 60 years old
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You have a confirmed PFO on heart ultrasound testing or other heart-shunt testing
- Your stroke/medical history matches a PFO closure plan (often “cryptogenic” stroke) or PFO-related clot problems that persist despite treatment
- You must not have major heart, blood vessel, or valve problems that would make closure unsafe
- You must be able to take blood-thinning or anti-platelet medicines if needed, and not be pregnant
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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