New heart valve device offers hope for High-Risk patients
NCT ID NCT04982588
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new heart valve device, the Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO, in 52 Chinese patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for open-heart surgery. The device is inserted through a catheter, avoiding major surgery. Researchers are checking how safe and effective it is by measuring death rates and valve function at 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO heart valve device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, less invasive option for Chinese patients with severe aortic stenosis who are too high-risk for open-heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include bleeding, stroke, or kidney injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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Chinese PLA General Hospital, Chinese PLA Medical School
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China