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Clinical Trial Active — Not Recruiting Non-phase study NCT04394546

CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial

CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial — Active Not Recruiting • Non-phase study • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT04394546.

📅 09 Apr 2026 ⏱ 1 min read
Active — Not Recruiting
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Status
Active — Not Recruiting
Phase
Non-phase study
NCT ID
NCT04394546
Start
2020-10-15
Completion
2027-12
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial — Active Not Recruiting • Non-phase study • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • NCT04394546.
  • WATCHMAN FLX device closure of the heart's left atrial appendage works as well as anticoagulant tablets for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.

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What This Trial Is Studying

The primary objective of this study is to determine if left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLX device is a reasonable alternative to non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Bleeding Interventions: WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Device, Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulant Lead Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation Planned Enrollment: 3000 participants

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