1214 Participants Needed

AMPLATZER PFO Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale

(PFO PAS Trial)

Recruiting at 91 trial locations
MW
Overseen ByMaren Wagner
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

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

BS

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

I have had a stroke caused by a heart condition within the last 18 months.

Exclusion Criteria

I have not had a heart attack or unstable chest pain in the last 6 months.
My heart has a weakened or bulging area.
I have severe narrowing or leaking of my aortic valve.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Subjects are implanted with the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

5 years
1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder
Trial Overview The study tests the safety and effectiveness of the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder device in patients after it has been approved. This device is designed to close the PFO and potentially reduce the risk of future strokes.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: DeviceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects implanted with the AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Abbott Medical Devices

Lead Sponsor

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References

Comparison of the short-term efficacy of different Amplatzer models and similar occluders in the treatment of patent foramen ovale. [2023]
[Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with amplatzer device. Report of two cases]. [2007]
Is routine ultrasound guidance really necessary for closure of patent foramen ovale using the Amplatzer PFO occluder? [2016]
Cardiac perforation following transcatheter PFO closure. [2016]
A propensity score-matched comparison between Cardia and Amplatzer PFO closure devices - insights from the SOLUTION registry (Swiss percutaneOus patent foramen ovale cLosUre in recurrent clinical events prevenTION). [2015]
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: impact of device design on safety and efficacy. [2019]
Amplatzer Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device-Related Complications. [2022]
Application of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Amplatzer Atrial Septal Defect Occluder for Percutaneous Closure of Large Patent Foramen Ovale. [2022]
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