Heart valve repair showdown: flexible band vs rigid ring
NCT ID NCT04093297
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques—flexible band and rigid ring—to repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve. About 300 adults with tricuspid regurgitation will be followed to see which method better prevents the need for repeat surgery, worsening of the leak, or death. The goal is to find the best long-term fix for this common heart condition.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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