Plain-English translation of NCT07414446 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new portable ultrasound device called SONAS that detects abnormal blood vessel connections between the right and left sides of the heart. These connections, called shunts, can increase the risk of stroke or brain infections. The study wants to see if SONAS can detect these shunts just as well as the standard bubble heart ultrasound, but in a simpler and faster way.
Right now, doctors use a time-consuming bubble heart ultrasound test that requires experienced staff to find these dangerous blood vessel connections. This medication could offer a simpler, more portable way to detect them, making screening easier and faster for patients who need it.
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You will come in for your already-scheduled bubble heart ultrasound. During this routine test, researchers will place a soft headband with small ultrasound sensors on your head in front of your ears. At the same time your doctor does the standard bubble test (injecting special saline into a vein and imaging your heart), the SONAS device will record signals from your brain to detect when the bubbles reach it. You may be asked to strain or hold your breath briefly during the test. The entire procedure takes place during your regular appointment—SONAS simply adds an additional monitoring step to the care you're already receiving.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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