Transcatheter repair for leaky mitral valve in high-risk adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This pilot study tests a newer catheter-based way to reduce leakage of the mitral valve in people who feel sick from mitral regurgitation but are considered too high-risk for standard surgery. If you fit the valve and heart anatomy needs, the study may help improve symptoms and valve function without open-heart surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older
- Your mitral valve leak is moderate-severe or severe (at least “3+”), based on heart ultrasound
- You have symptoms from the leak despite the usual heart medications (your care team decides this)
- Your heart team says you are high risk for mitral surgery and are not a good candidate for other approved catheter mitral valve options
- Your mitral valve shape and size are suitable for the study device, and access through a vein from the groin is possible
- You can agree to the consent form and come back for all follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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