Could a CT scan replace the swallow test for heart device checks?
NCT ID NCT06523166
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two imaging methods—cardiac CT and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)—for checking a heart device called Watchman FLX after it's placed to prevent strokes. About 320 adults will get both tests 90 days after their procedure to see which method better detects leaks or blood clots. The goal is to find a less invasive alternative to the standard TEE, which requires a probe down the throat.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars Sinai
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Ohio State University Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute- Atrium Health
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28277, United States
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St. Francis Hospital and Catholic Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGRoslyn, New York, 11576, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States