Hidden protein deposits in heart valves under investigation

NCT ID NCT04636684

First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 03, 2026

Summary

This study looks at heart valve tissue from 100 adults having surgery for narrowed aortic valves. Researchers want to find out how often a specific protein called ATTR amyloid builds up in the valve. This is an observational study, not a treatment, and aims to better understand the link between amyloidosis and aortic stenosis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • university hospital center Toulouse

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, France

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