Heart hole repair without X-Rays: major trial launches
NCT ID NCT07054541
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This large study tests whether closing a common heart hole (atrial septal defect) using only ultrasound guidance and special tools is as good as the standard X-ray method. The goal is to avoid radiation and contrast dye risks, such as cancer and kidney injury. About 666 participants will be randomly assigned to either the ultrasound or X-ray group, and a separate group of patients who cannot have X-rays will also be studied.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrasound-guided procedure with specialized instruments
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, radiation-free and contrast-free way to close heart holes, reducing long-term cancer risk and allowing treatment for pregnant women and those with allergies or kidney problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 4 trial, but it is not yet recruiting. The ultrasound method may not be as effective as the standard X-ray method in all cases, and the specialized instruments may not work for every patient.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100037, China
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