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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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West China Hospital of Sichuan University
RECRUITINGChengdu, Sichuan, China
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