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3D-Printed heart models could make stroke prevention safer

NCT ID NCT07483008

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed model of a heart chamber helps doctors better plan a procedure to close off a small pouch in the heart. This pouch, called the left atrial appendage, is a common source of blood clots that can cause stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. The trial involved 184 people and compared standard planning with planning that included a custom 3D-printed model. The goal was to see if the 3D model leads to a more complete seal and fewer complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
3D-printed models of the left atrial appendage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make a common heart procedure safer and more effective, reducing complications like stroke and bleeding.
What could go wrong
This is a single, completed trial with 184 people. The technology may not improve outcomes enough to justify the extra cost and time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation stroke disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

3D PRINTING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, New Territories, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

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