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TMCA for Mitral Regurgitation

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Waitlist Available
Led By Robert J Lederman, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Symptomatic functional mitral valve regurgitation
Adults age >=21 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 30 post procedure
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trialtests a new device & technique to treat functional mitral valve regurgitation, instead of surgery, to reduce symptoms & hospital admissions.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 21 with functional mitral valve regurgitation, a heart condition causing leakage and failure. Participants must have symptoms like breathlessness or fluid buildup, be on stable heart medication for at least a month, and have specific heart function levels. Those who've had certain previous treatments like MitraClip can join if it's been over 30 days.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a new catheter-based technique called Transcatheter Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty (TMCA) to treat mitral valve leakage without surgery. It involves implanting devices that tighten around the valve to prevent leakage while protecting coronary arteries from being squeezed.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include complications related to device implantation such as bleeding or infection, adverse reactions to X-ray and ultrasound used during the procedure, and possible impact on nearby heart structures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have symptoms from a leaking mitral valve in my heart.
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I am 21 years old or older.
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I have heart valve issues, reduced heart function, and severe heart failure symptoms.
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I have moderate or severe leakage in my heart valve and symptoms of heart failure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 30 post procedure
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 30 post procedure for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
The Primary Endpoint is Technical Success
Secondary outcome measures
The Secondary Endpoint is Procedural Success

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Cerclage AnnuloplastyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
To evaluate the feasibility and safety of Transcatheter Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty (TMCA) to treat symptomatic heart failure accompanied by mitral valve regurgitation despite optimal medical therapy. The TMCA implant is attached to a guidewire and pulled through the internal jugular sheath, along the coronary sinus, through the basal septum, through the tricuspid valve, and back out of the internal jugular sheath. The position of the TMCA implant is adjusted so that the coronary protection element lies directly over any underlying branch of the left coronary artery.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Lead Sponsor
3,834 Previous Clinical Trials
47,310,616 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert J Lederman, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
12 Previous Clinical Trials
826 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Transcatheter Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03929913 — N/A
Mitral Regurgitation Research Study Groups: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Cerclage Annuloplasty
Mitral Regurgitation Clinical Trial 2023: Transcatheter Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03929913 — N/A
Transcatheter Mitral Cerclage Annuloplasty (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03929913 — N/A

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