Anticoagulants for PFO Patients (NCT06375070) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Anticoagulants for PFO Patients
277 participantsStarted 2016-08
Plain-language summary
Patients who underwent both bubble transcranial Doppler (bubble-TCD) and transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) at our institution were consecutively enrolled in this real-world case-control study from August 2016 through August 2023. The patients were categorized into three groups based on the degree of the shunt observed: mild (3-9 bubbles), moderate (10-30bubbles), and severe (more than 30 bubbles). In cases with mild-shunt (small-size) PFO, post-procedural anticoagulation or PFO closure was administered. Subsequent to the interventions, the follow-up encompassed the recording of migraine remission, recurrent neurological incidents, instances of major bleeding, and mortality.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. verified PFO diagnosis through TEE, Bubble-TCD, or contrast echocardiography of the right heart;
. ages range between 16 and 65;
. no restrictions on sexual orientation;
. stroke patients with cryptogenic strokes as per the TOAST classification;
. no other likely causes for migraines, with the exception of PFO;
. no multiple risk factors for cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension, diabetes, or smoking.
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?
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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.