Device trial for fixing severe tricuspid valve leakage without surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests the DragonFly-T system to improve symptoms and heart function in people with severe tricuspid regurgitation (a leaky heart valve) using a catheter-based repair. It may help reduce valve leak–related symptoms when standard medication isn’t enough and surgery risk is higher.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older
- Have already tried the usual treatments/medicines for at least 30 days, and symptoms still continue
- Be judged by a heart team to be at intermediate or higher risk for tricuspid valve surgery
- Have symptom level in NYHA class II to IV (ongoing heart-related shortness of breath or limits on activity)
- Be a good candidate for a catheter (through the groin/“femoral vein”) to reach the tricuspid valve, with access that can fit the tools
- Agree to join by signing written informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a device called TriClip to repair a leaky tricuspid valve in the heart. If the leak is reduced, you may have less shortness of breath and feel more energetic.
This trial tests a catheter-based procedure (done through the blood vessels) to repair a severely leaky tricuspid valve. It may help people with symptoms or past hospitalizations from tricuspid valve leakage who are higher-risk for standard surgery.
This trial tests a new catheter-based device to replace your tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery. It's for people with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are at high risk for surgery.
This study tests a new catheter-based device to repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve (tricuspid regurgitation) in people who still have symptoms like shortness of breath or swelling despite taking heart medications. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can help reduce the leak.
This trial studies whether a heart procedure called K-Clip TM helps people with severe “secondary” tricuspid valve leakage who are at high risk for open-heart surgery. It aims to improve symptoms and valve function using a less-invasive, catheter-based repair.
This study tests a new, catheter-based procedure to treat moderate-to-severe leaking of the tricuspid valve (a heart valve on the right side). It’s for people who are high surgical risk and might benefit from replacing the valve without open-heart surgery.
Hear when a new Tricuspid Regurgitation trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.