New heart valve device aims to fix tricuspid disease
NCT ID NCT02397668
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new device called the CorMatrix Cor TRICUSPID ECM Valve to replace a diseased tricuspid valve in the heart. The trial involves 78 people who need valve surgery, including those with congenital heart disease. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CorMatrix Cor TRICUSPID ECM Valve (a device made from natural material to replace the tricuspid heart valve)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe and effective option for replacing a diseased tricuspid valve, potentially improving heart function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a pivotal study, but the device is still being tested for safety and effectiveness. Risks include procedure-related complications or the device not performing as intended.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Medstar
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21244, United States
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Springhill Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGMobile, Alabama, 36607, United States
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St Francis Hospital
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46237, United States
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