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

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Medstar

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21244, United States

  • Springhill Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Mobile, Alabama, 36607, United States

  • St Francis Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237, United States

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