Comparing Two PFO Closure Devices in Adults With Previous Stroke or TIA (NCT07380490) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Two PFO Closure Devices in Adults With Previous Stroke or TIA
1,260 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, single-blind, investigator-driven, non-profit clinical trial designed to compare the safety and efficacy of the Cocoon PFO Occluder with the Amplatzer PFO Occluder family in patients requiring percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Eligible participants are adults with a history of cryptogenic embolic stroke or neurologically confirmed transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the previous 12 months and a PFO suitable for transcatheter closure.
A total of up to 1260 subjects will be enrolled across multiple European centers. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 3:1 ratio to receive either the Cocoon PFO Occluder (experimental group) or an Amplatzer PFO closure device (control group). The procedure will be performed as soon as possible after randomization, preferably within 14 days and no later than 45 days.
The primary endpoint is a non-inferiority comparison of a composite outcome at 12 months, including recurrent ischemic stroke, TIA, or all-cause death. Secondary endpoints include PFO closure rate at 6 months, assessed by echocardiographic imaging, and other measures of safety, device performance, and clinical outcomes.
The study is conducted in a single-blind fashion: patients will not be informed of the device they receive unless they explicitly request this information. Any patient who chooses to be unblinded will continue to participate without affecting eligibility or follow-up, and the date of unblinding will be documented to allow appropriate sensitivity analyses.
This trial aims to provide robust comparative evidence on the clinical performance of the Cocoon PFO Occluder relative to the Amplatzer PFO Occluder to guide optimal device selection in patients with cryptogenic stroke or TIA associated with PFO.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with \>18 years of age and \<65 years of age, regardless of gender
* Patients with normal or aneurysm type PFO confirmed by imaging examination \[Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)/ Transesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) or Intracardiac Echocardiography\], and who exhibit spontaneous right-to-left shunting or right-to-left shunting during Valsalva maneuver.
* Patients with history of cryptogenic embolic stroke or transient ischemic attack in the previous 12 months \[stroke is defined as acute focal neurological deficit presumed to be due to focal ischemia, and either 1) symptoms persisting 24 hours or greater, or 2) symptoms persisting less than 24 hours but associated with MR or CT findings of a new, neuroanatomically relevant, cerebral infarct. Transient Ischemic Attack is defined as acute focal neurological deficit (defined as focal motor deficit, aphasia, difficulty walking, hemisensory deficit, amaurosis fugax, blindness, or focal visual deficit) presumed due to focal ischemia, lasting between 5 minutes and 24 hours, that is not associated with MR or CT findings of a new cerebral infarct\]. The diagnosis of cryptogenic embolic stroke or TIA has to be confirmed by a neurologist.
* The size of PFO must be amenable to selection of a Cocoon PFO Occluder or Amplatzer PFO closure device.
* Patients are informed of the nature of the trial and agree to all requirements for participation in the trial, signed the informed consent form, and agreed …
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.
1This trial compares two different PFO closure devices — can you explain how the device being tested differs from the standard closure device already in use, and whether that difference matters for my specific situation?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long do you think it might be before it opens, and is it realistic for me to wait to enroll, or should we be moving forward with a proven treatment now?
3The trial measures a combined outcome of recurrent stroke, TIA, or death at 12 months — what does my personal risk of having another stroke or TIA look like over that timeframe if I don't get PFO closure soon?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's a device comparison study rather than a traditional drug trial, what is already known about the safety of both devices being compared, and am I likely to be exposed to something untested?
5Are there standard-of-care PFO closure options already approved that I could pursue instead of waiting for this trial, and how would you weigh those against potentially joining this study when it opens?
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.
What they're measuring
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Composite endpoint of recurrent ischemic stroke, TIA, or all-cause death at 12 months