New study seeks best way to prevent second stroke in seniors with heart flaw
NCT ID NCT07479147
First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at the best treatment for people over 60 who had a stroke caused by a common heart condition called PFO (a small hole in the heart). It compares closing the hole with a device versus taking blood-thinning medication to prevent another stroke. Researchers will follow 400 older adults for several years to see which approach works better and is safer.
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, 100, Taiwan
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaichung, 40705, Taiwan
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, 100, Taiwan
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