Transcatheter mitral valve repair for severe leaking heart valve
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a catheter-based procedure can safely repair a leaking mitral heart valve in people who still have symptoms despite best medical treatment. If you qualify, it may improve symptoms and heart function without open-heart surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older.
- You have ongoing symptoms from a leaking mitral valve caused by heart muscle weakness (not from “degenerative” valve damage).
- You have been on the best recommended heart medicines for at least 30 days, and you still have symptoms.
- Your heart pumping strength and size are within limits (ejection fraction at least 20%, and LVESD 70 mm or less).
- Your valve and blood-vessel access are suitable for a catheter procedure from the groin (femoral vein) with a safe path through the heart.
- You can have the required heart scans/tests and are able to consent and follow the study plan.
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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