New imaging study aims to reduce misdiagnosis of heart valve infections

NCT ID NCT03683355

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Quebec Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study involved 30 patients who had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Researchers used a special PET/CT scan with a radioactive tracer to see how noninfected valves appear on imaging. The goal is to create a baseline pattern so doctors can better tell if a valve is truly infected later on.

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 successful, this could help doctors better distinguish between infected and noninfected heart valves after TAVR, improving diagnosis of endocarditis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not change clinical practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocarditis infective endocarditis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de recherche de L'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec

Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada

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