PFO and Stroke Study in Asia-Pacific
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at a small hole in the heart called a PFO, which may be linked to strokes. It aims to better understand how the heart and brain interact, and may help guide future treatments for people with PFO who have had a stroke or mini-stroke.
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Who can take part
- You have had a recent stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) caused by a blood clot.
- You have been diagnosed with a PFO (a small hole in the heart) using heart ultrasound or a special bubble test.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your stroke was not caused by bleeding, a clot in a brain vein, or something that looks like a stroke but isn't.
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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