New clip device aims to repair leaky heart valve without Open-Heart surgery

NCT ID NCT05556460

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

Summary

This study tests a new device called DragonFly-T that clips a leaky tricuspid heart valve closed, avoiding open-heart surgery. About 236 people with severe symptoms who are too high-risk for surgery will be randomly assigned to get the clip or continue medical therapy. The goal is to see if the device improves survival, reduces hospital stays, and boosts quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tricuspid valve insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

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  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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