Less invasive heart repair: device closure offers hope for children with VSD
NCT ID NCT07715032
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well a device can close a common heart hole called a ventricular septal defect (VSD) in children aged 6 months to 18 years. Instead of open-heart surgery, doctors use a small tube to place a device that plugs the hole. The goal is to see if this method is safe and works well, and to track any problems up to 6 months later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a device called an Amplatzer occluder (Ductal, Muscular, or Membranous VSD Occluder) used to close the hole in the heart
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that closing heart holes with a device is a safe, effective alternative to open-heart surgery for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study from two centers, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include residual leaks, heart rhythm problems, or device-related issues.
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