Status:
COMPLETED
Nitrogen Bubble Detection After Simulated Dives in Divers With PFO and After PFO Closure
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Motol
Conditions:
Patent Foramen Ovale
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale is effective in preventing paradoxical embolization of nitrogen bubbles after simulated dives.
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to determine whether catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) is effective in preventing paradoxical embolization of nitrogen bubbles after simulated dives. Ultra...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- previously diagnosed PFO or a PFO that has been occluded by a catheter-based procedure
- signed informed consent
- Exclusion criteria:
- another dive performed in the preceding 24 hours
- another previously diagnosed right-to-left shunt
- disagreement to be included in the study
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01854281
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
December 18 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Motol
Prague, Czechia, 15006