Coherex WAVECREST I Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study (NCT02239887) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Coherex WAVECREST I Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study
155 participantsStarted 2010-10
Plain-language summary
Purpose To establish the safety and efficacy of the Coherex WaveCrest Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion System for left atrial appendage (LAA) closure during treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation in patients who are at increased risk for embolic stroke and have an ongoing indication for oral anticoagulation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. At least 18 years of age.
. Diagnosis of paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
. Indicated for long-term anticoagulation therapy including patients on anticoagulants and patients with a contraindication to anticoagulation. The first 30 patients must have a contraindication to anticoagulation.
. Eligible for cessation of anticoagulation therapy if the LAA is sealed (i.e., the patient has no other condition requiring anticoagulation therapy).
. Calculated CHADS score ≥ 1.
. Willingness to participate in the required follow-up visits and tests.
. Willingness of patient or legal representative to provide written informed consent.
. Female subjects of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to the index procedure, and must be willing to use reliable contraception methods for one year post-procedure.
Exclusion criteria
. Known contraindication and/or allergy to aspirin, clopidogrel, IV contrast, or nickel.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Extensive congenital cardiac anomalies, which can only be adequately repaired by cardiac surgery.
. Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), as diagnosed by a neurologist, within the past 30 days. Patients with a history of stroke or TIA will not be allowed to enroll until 30 days post stroke or TIA have been completed.
. New York Heart Association Class IV Congestive Heart Failure, defined as patients with severe physical limitations and symptoms even while at rest.
. Myocardial infarction within the past three months.
. Sepsis within one month prior to implantation or any systemic infection that cannot be successfully treated prior to device placement.
. Presence of an atrial septal defect, atrial septal repair, or atrial septal closure device.
. Female subjects who may be pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant in the next year.