New Battery-Powered ultrasound could spot hidden heart defects without surgery

NCT ID NCT07420400

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a new, battery-powered ultrasound device that is placed on the chest to detect a right-to-left shunt in the heart, such as a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). The goal is to see if this non-invasive method is as sensitive as the standard test (TEE with bubble study), which requires a tube down the throat. About 75 people already scheduled for a TEE will also get the new device scan, and results will be compared.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92037-6837, United States

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