AMPLATZER PFO Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale
(PFO PAS Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must be able to take antiplatelet therapy to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder treatment for Patent Foramen Ovale?
Research shows that the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is effective in closing a patent foramen ovale (a small hole in the heart) and helps prevent stroke recurrence in patients who have had strokes due to paradoxical embolism (a type of blood clot). Studies have demonstrated successful outcomes without severe complications in many patients.12345
Is the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder generally safe for humans?
The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder has been used in many patients without severe complications, but there have been reports of issues like new-onset atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), residual shunt (incomplete closure), and other device-related problems. Long-term follow-up is recommended to monitor for complications that may appear years after the device is placed.13467
How is the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder treatment different from other treatments for patent foramen ovale?
The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is unique because it is a device specifically designed for percutaneous (through the skin) closure of a patent foramen ovale (a hole in the heart), which helps prevent stroke recurrence by stopping blood clots from passing through the hole. Unlike medication, this treatment involves a minimally invasive procedure to physically close the opening in the heart.12458
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this single arm, multi-center study is to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder in the post Approval Setting.
Research Team
Barathi Sethuraman, PhD
Principal Investigator
Abbott
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for people aged 18-60 who've had a stroke linked to a heart defect called PFO within the last 547 days. They must be able to take antiplatelet therapy and commit to follow-up visits. It's not for those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart conditions, severe infections, recent serious heart events, or other identified causes of stroke.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Subjects are implanted with the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Abbott Medical Devices
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Etahn Korngold
Abbott Medical Devices
Chief Medical Officer
Medical training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Robert B. Ford
Abbott Medical Devices
Chief Executive Officer since 2020
Bachelor's degree from Boston College, MBA from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business