A new device for leaky mitral valves without open-heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new device for people whose mitral valve leaks badly (grade 3+ or 4+) and who are not candidates for surgery. The device aims to fix the leak through a less invasive approach, and the study checks if it's safe and works well in daily life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your heart team has decided that open-heart surgery is not an option for you.
- You have a leaky mitral valve that is moderate to severe or severe (grade 3+ or 4+).
- You are on the best medical therapy for heart failure and have been for at least 3 months.
- You can do light to moderate daily activities without too much trouble (NYHA class II, III or IV that is not bedridden).
- Your heart's pumping strength is at least 30% (LVEF ≥ 30%).
- You have not had a stroke, heart attack, or other major heart procedure in the last 3 to 6 months.
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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