Could closing a heart hole stop strokes in seniors? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05907694
First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at whether closing a small hole in the heart (called a PFO) can help prevent another stroke in people over 60 who have already had a stroke with no clear cause. Participants will either get medication alone or medication plus a procedure to close the hole. The goal is to see if the closure reduces the chance of having another stroke.
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IUCPQ
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G2E4G9, Canada
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
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