Heart hole linked to stroke risk in lung clot patients?

NCT ID NCT07519876

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

Summary

This study looks at whether people who have a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are more likely to have a stroke if they also have a small hole in their heart (called a PFO). About 1 in 4 people have this hole, which can let a clot travel to the brain. Researchers will follow 256 adults for 90 days, using brain MRIs and ultrasound tests to compare stroke outcomes between those with and without the heart hole.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arteriovenous hemangioma/malformation atrial septal defect patent foramen ovale Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistulas pulmonary embolism stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tufts Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

    Contact

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