Heart surgery tweak may prevent silent strokes

NCT ID NCT07382362

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether closing the left atrial appendage (a small pouch in the heart) during valve surgery can prevent silent brain injuries in 100 adults without atrial fibrillation. Participants will have brain scans after surgery to check for hidden strokes. The goal is to find a simple way to reduce neurological risks during heart surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart valve disorder cerebral infarction prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fuwai Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Fuwai Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China
Peking University First Hospita

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Qingdao Cardiovascular Hospital

Qingdao, China

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