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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    RECRUITING

    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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