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Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction for Tricuspid Regurgitation
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Led By Firas Zahr, MD
Research Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Chronic functional tricuspid regurgitation (moderate or greater)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 days
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test the safety and performance of a new device to treat tricuspid valve disease.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with chronic functional tricuspid regurgitation (moderate or greater) who still have symptoms despite medical treatment. Candidates should be deemed appropriate for the procedure by a Heart Team but cannot have unsuitable anatomy, primary valve disease, prior repairs or replacements, or conditions that may affect study participation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System is being tested in this clinical study. It's a minimally invasive procedure designed to repair the heart's tricuspid valve without needing open-heart surgery.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects might include bleeding, infection at the catheter insertion site, damage to the heart or blood vessels, irregular heartbeats, and possible need for additional procedures if initial reconstruction isn't successful.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have a long-term moderate or severe leak in my heart valve.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 30 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Composite Major Adverse Event (MAE) Rate
Secondary outcome measures
Clinical Success
Device Success
Procedural Success
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment with the Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Edwards LifesciencesLead Sponsor
180 Previous Clinical Trials
61,519 Total Patients Enrolled
Firas Zahr, MDPrincipal InvestigatorOregon Health and Science University
William Gray, MDPrincipal InvestigatorLankenau Heart
8 Previous Clinical Trials
3,035 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My body's structure makes me ineligible for the procedure.My heart condition is related to the tricuspid valve.I have a long-term moderate or severe leak in my heart valve.I have heart issues related to tricuspid regurgitation that aren't improving with current treatment.My heart team has approved me for a specific heart valve procedure.You have had a previous surgery to repair or replace your tricuspid valve, and the device is still in place.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many people are being recruited for the research project?
"To successfully carry out this experiment, Edwards Lifesciences must secure a total of 55 eligible volunteers. The trial will be conducted from two sites: Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta and Oregon Health & Science University in Portland."
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