New artery closer shows promise in stopping bleeding after heart surgeries

NCT ID NCT03756558

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a device called Cross-Seal that helps close the large hole made in the leg artery during certain heart or blood vessel procedures. 147 adults took part, and the goal was to see if the device could stop bleeding safely without causing major problems like infections or blockages. The device worked well for most people, with few serious side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

    Austin, Texas, 78756, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660, United States

  • INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

  • Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

    Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States

  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

  • North Central Heart

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States

  • River City Clinical Research

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States

  • Sentara Medical Group

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States

  • St. David's Heart and Vascular dba Austin heart

    Austin, Texas, 78756, United States

  • Swedish Medical Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

  • Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • University of Iowa Hospital

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • University of Rochester

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States

  • Vascular Institute of the Rockies

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

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