Which artery closure method is safer after TAVR? new study has answers

NCT ID NCT06983938

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different methods of closing the main leg artery after a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVR). One method used two small stitch-like devices, the other used one stitch device plus a plug. The goal was to see which approach caused fewer bleeding or blood vessel problems. The study involved 92 adults and was completed at a single center.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If one method proves safer, it could become the preferred way to close the artery after TAVR, reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 92 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. It compares two existing techniques, not a new breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CLOSURE TECHNIQUE TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano

Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

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