Can a stitch in time prevent a stroke? new device aims to close heart holes
Disease control
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This trial tests a new suture system designed to close a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a small hole in the heart that can increase stroke risk. Researchers will compare the new device to an existing occluder in about 244 adults aged 18 to 65 with moderate-to-large PFOs. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Bihe Medical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC