Mitral valve disorder

This study compares two ways to fix a leaky mitral valve in people aged 60 and older: a less invasive procedure using a clip (TEER) versus traditional open-heart surgery. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the clip…

This study compares two surgical techniques to fix a leaky mitral valve caused by degenerative disease. One method replaces the tiny chords that support the valve, while the other moves existing chords to a better position. The trial will follow 64 adults for one year after surge…

This early study tested a new device called the Millipede ring, which is delivered through a catheter to tighten the mitral valve in people with functional mitral regurgitation (a leaky valve). Only 4 participants were enrolled to see if the procedure is safe and technically poss…

This study tests a new device called Tendyne, which is a replacement heart valve placed through a tube in the blood vessels, avoiding open-heart surgery. It is for people with a leaky mitral valve (mitral regurgitation) who are too high-risk for traditional surgery. The trial com…

This study tests if adding a tiny shunt (a small passage) between the upper chambers of the heart can lower pressure after a standard valve repair procedure called MitraClip. Ten people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve will receive the shunt right after their MitraClip…

This study is testing a device called the Tendyne mitral valve system in 200 people with mitral regurgitation, a condition where the heart's mitral valve doesn't close properly, causing blood to leak backward. The valve is implanted through a tube in an artery, avoiding open-hear…

This Phase 3 study tests a weekly injection called retatrutide in about 1,946 people with severe obesity (BMI ≥35) and established heart disease. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and improves heart-related health measures over 113 weeks compared to a placebo. Parti…

This study tracks how well the MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve works in real-world patients who need a new mitral valve due to narrowing or leakage. About 504 adults having valve replacement surgery will be followed for safety and performance, including valve function and major heart…

This study tests whether a weekly injection of CagriSema (a combination of two drugs) can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related events in people with established cardiovascular disease. About 7,100 participants will receive either CagriSema or a place…

This study compares a less invasive procedure (TEER) to standard open-heart surgery for people with severe mitral regurgitation, a condition where a heart valve doesn't close properly. About 600 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to se…

This study tests if a device called MitraClip, which fixes a leaky mitral valve without open-heart surgery, works as well as traditional surgery. About 500 people with severe mitral regurgitation who are at moderate risk for surgery will take part. The goal is to see if the devic…

This study tests a technique called acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in 2000 high-risk heart surgery patients. Before the heart-lung machine is used, doctors remove some blood and replace it with fluids. The goal is to see if this reduces the number of patients who need a bl…

This study planned to test a new device called the Cardiovalve, which is threaded through a leg vein to replace a leaky mitral valve in people too sick for open-heart surgery. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. The approach…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a monthly injection of pelacarsen can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with high levels of Lp(a), a genetic risk factor. Over 8,000 participants with existing heart disease are being followed for several years. …

This study tests whether a bedside device called Quantra can help doctors decide when to give blood transfusions during complex heart surgery. The device measures how well a patient's blood clots in real time. Researchers hope this will reduce the number of blood products (like r…

This study tests whether using a specific set of measurements (an algorithm) to decide between repairing or replacing a leaky mitral valve leads to better outcomes than letting the surgeon choose. About 110 patients with severe ischemic mitral regurgitation will be randomly assig…

This study looks at two treatment options for people who have both a leaky heart valve (ischemic mitral regurgitation) and blocked heart arteries. One option is open-heart surgery to fix the valve and bypass the blockages at the same time. The other is a less invasive procedure t…

This study tests a new device called the Edwards EVOQUE eos mitral valve replacement system. It is for people with a leaky mitral valve who are too high-risk for open-heart surgery. The study will check if the device is safe and works well by looking at complications, heart funct…

This study tests a new device that repairs leaky mitral heart valves without stopping the heart or using a heart-lung machine, compared to standard open surgery. About 585 people with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation will take part. The goal is to see if the device is safe…

This study compares two devices—the Edwards PASCAL and the Abbott MitraClip—that repair leaky mitral heart valves without open-heart surgery. About 1,200 people with severe mitral regurgitation who are too high-risk for surgery are being randomly assigned to one device. The goal …

This large study is testing whether a lower blood pressure target can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. About 9,500 participants with high blood pressure and high cardiovascular risk are being randomly assig…

This study tests a new device called the Cardiovalve, which is threaded through a blood vessel in the leg to fix a leaky mitral valve without open-heart surgery. It includes 30 people with severe mitral regurgitation who are too high-risk for traditional surgery. The goal is to s…

This trial tests whether a procedure called catheter ablation works better than anti-arrhythmic drugs for people with structural heart disease who have had a dangerous fast heart rhythm (ventricular tachycardia). About 162 participants will be randomly assigned to either ablation…

This pilot study tests whether drinking tart cherry concentrate for three days before heart valve surgery can reduce the risk of post-operative atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The study involves 50 adults aged 50-79 who are in normal heart rhythm before surgery. Res…

This study tests a new device called the Intrepid Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System for people with severe mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve) who are too high-risk for open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well. About 128 parti…

This early study is testing a new device called the Cardiovalve system in 10 people with severe mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve) who are at high risk for open-heart surgery. The valve is delivered through a vein in the leg, avoiding a large chest incision. The main goal…

This study tests whether giving patients capsules containing gut bacteria (called Probacine) before and after heart surgery can reduce gut injury and organ failure. Researchers will enroll 500 adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery. The goal is to see if changing the gut microb…

This study compares dabigatran (Pradaxa) to warfarin for preventing strokes in 370 people with both atrial fibrillation and moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two blood thinners. The goal is to see if dabigatran is as good as or b…

This study tests whether a device called MitraClip, which repairs the mitral valve through a small tube inserted in a blood vessel, works as well as traditional open-heart surgery for people with severe mitral regurgitation who are at high risk for surgery. About 330 participants…

This study looks at whether doing a heart valve repair procedure early, before symptoms appear, is better than waiting and using standard care for people with moderate mitral stenosis. The trial includes 167 participants who have no symptoms but are at risk for future heart probl…

This study tests a less invasive way to replace a failing mitral valve in the heart. About 53 people who already have a surgical valve that is not working well will receive a new valve placed inside the old one using a thin tube. The goal is to see if this procedure is safe and h…

This study explores whether a simple, non-invasive leg movement test can measure blood vessel health in older adults. Researchers will use ultrasound to track blood flow changes after a passive leg movement, comparing young healthy people and older patients undergoing heart tests…

This large study tested whether taking daily vitamin D3 and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements can lower the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or stroke. Over 25,000 healthy older adults (men 50+, women 55+) took the supplements or placebos for about 5 years. The goal is to s…

This study tests a nurse-led education program designed to help women in cardiac rehab address sexual concerns after a heart event. Sixty-six women will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The goal is to see if the program improves sexual function, mood, and…

This study aimed to see if freezing certain nerves during minimally invasive heart surgery could lower pain afterward. It planned to enroll adults having mitral valve or atrial septal defect repair. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no dat…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard resistance training helps heart rehab patients get stronger and healthier. Twenty adults with stable heart disease will do exercises with and without a special cuff that limits blood flow to the arms and leg…

This study tests whether a nerve block given before heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers afterward. About 150 adults having heart surgery will receive either a long-acting or standard form of the numbing drug bupivacaine via ultrasound-guided injectio…

This study tests a short program that helps heart patients and their families explore what gives life meaning during cardiac rehab. About 80 people in Denmark will try one of three formats: one-on-one, with a relative, or in a group. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce…

This study tests a special robotic bed called LOLE.K to see if it helps people recover faster after heart valve surgery. Twenty patients aged 60 to 85 will use the bed for early rehabilitation. Researchers will measure how long they stay in the hospital, how quickly they get off …

This study looks at people with persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and moderate-to-severe functional mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve). Researchers want to see if a procedure called catheter ablation—which zaps abnormal heart tissue to restore normal…

This study follows 280 people with mitral valve prolapse over 3 years to see if heart MRI scans and blood tests can predict who will develop dangerous heart rhythms or heart muscle changes. Participants undergo MRI, blood draws, and heart monitoring. The goal is to find early war…

This study tracks 120 adults with heart disease and at least two other long-term illnesses to see how often dangerous drug interactions happen. Researchers check medications, including over-the-counter and herbal products, and follow participants for a year. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at whether using a cardiac MRI (CMR) instead of the usual ultrasound helps doctors make better decisions about heart valve surgery for people with severe mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve). About 260 adults with no symptoms but severe leakage will be foll…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can help doctors see heart valve structures more clearly during a minimally invasive repair procedure called TEER. Researchers will use data from 1,500 patients who have already had the procedure to train and test the AI. The goal …

This study was designed to see if early mobilization and a simple bottle-based breathing device (Bottle-P.E.P.) could improve breathing and physical function in people recovering from heart valve surgery. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results ar…

This study looks at whether a special MRI scan can detect early scarring in the heart muscle of people with leaky heart valves. The goal is to find a way to predict when the heart might start to fail, so doctors can decide on surgery sooner. About 316 adults with moderate to seve…

This study tracks over 1,700 heart patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see how often bleeding or blood clots happen in the months after surgery. The goal is to find better ways to prevent these complications.

This study tests whether adding automatic reminders to echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) reports can increase the number of patients with heart valve disease who see a cardiologist within six months. Researchers will randomly assign 300 patients' reports to receive no prompt, a p…

This study will observe 200,000 Chinese adults with heart disease to see how their heart and lung function changes over 5 years. Participants will take a special exercise test to measure their fitness. Researchers hope to find better ways to predict future heart problems like hea…

This study is a large registry that collects medical data and tissue samples from 30,000 people with heart disease and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze this information to better understand risk factors, treatments, and outcomes for various heart conditions. The goal …

This study follows 2000 people with dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened, enlarged heart) over several years to learn how genetics and heart scarring affect the disease. Participants give blood for genetic testing and have heart MRI scans. The goal is to improve diagnosis and pave …

This study tests a new sensor worn on the skin that measures lactate levels without needles. It involves 20 adults recovering from heart bypass or valve surgery. The goal is to see if the sensor works as well as standard blood tests, which could make monitoring more comfortable a…

This study looks at how being in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) after heart surgery affects your body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Researchers will track sleep patterns and thinking ability in 15 adults to see if disrupted rhythms slow down recovery. The goal is to understan…

This study aimed to see if using a special pad along with a standard closure device could help patients get out of bed sooner after a heart catheterization. It was planned for adults having the procedure through the groin. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants …

This registry follows 75 pregnant women with heart disease to better understand the risks and outcomes for both mother and baby. Researchers will track health data for one year and check vital status at five years. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps and improve future care for th…

This study follows 347 heart surgery patients to understand why some develop swallowing problems (dysphagia). Researchers will use special camera tests to watch how patients swallow and look for risk factors. The goal is to create simple tools that doctors can use at the bedside …

This study is following 10,000 adults who are having a heart MRI for medical reasons. Researchers want to see if the MRI results can help predict who will have heart problems in the future, like heart attacks or heart failure. The goal is to better understand how MRI scans can gu…

This study compares two methods for deciding which blocked heart arteries need bypass during valve surgery. The standard method uses angiography (X-ray dye), while the new method uses a computer calculation called QFR. About 792 patients will be randomly assigned to one method, a…

This study looks at 3500 people who had their mitral valve replaced to see if the original problem (narrowing, leaking, or both) affects how long the new valve lasts. Researchers will check echocardiograms and health records over time. The goal is to better understand why some re…