Stroke prevention device tested in chinese heart patients
NCT ID NCT06189365
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested a device called the Amplatzer Amulet, which is implanted to close a part of the heart and reduce stroke risk in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who cannot take blood thinners. The study enrolled 50 participants in China and tracked safety and effectiveness for up to 2 years. However, the study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Amplatzer Amulet LAA occluder device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a safe alternative to long-term blood thinners for preventing stroke in people with atrial fibrillation.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 50 participants, so results are limited. Risks include serious complications like stroke, device-related infections, or device movement.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This clinical investigation will enroll subjects of all genders from the Chinese nationality general population ≥18 years old. Patients must meet all general eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent prior to sites conducting any investigation-specific procedures not considered standard of care.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation and contraindicated for long-term oral anticoagulation, or in those who are taking oral warfarin but still develop stroke or relevant events 2. Meets the current device indications and per physician discretion for Amulet implant 3. Able to provide written Informed Consent prior to any study related procedures 4. 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment Exclusion Criteria: 1. With the presence of intracardiac thrombus 2. With active endocarditis or other infections producing bacteremia 3. Patients whose low risk of stroke (CHA2DS2-VASC score is 0 or 1) or bleeding (HAS-BLED score \< 3) 4. Where placement of the device would interfere with any intracardiac or intravascular structures 5. Has a life expectancy of less than 2 years due to any condition 6. Currently participating or planning on participating during the follow up period of this study in a clinical study that includes an active treatment arm or a concurrent clinical study which may confound the results of this trial
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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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The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518009, China
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Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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Xiangya Hospital Zhuzhou Central South University
Zhuzhou, Hunan, 412007, China
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Xianyang Hospital Of Yan'an University
Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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