New heart valve procedure could offer a gentler option for leaky valve patients

NCT ID NCT06608823

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new, less invasive way to replace a leaky aortic heart valve (aortic regurgitation) using a device called the JenaValve Trilogy, compared to standard open-heart surgery. About 1,000 people with moderate to severe aortic regurgitation will be randomly assigned to get either the new procedure or surgery. Researchers will track deaths, strokes, and unplanned heart-related hospital stays over 12 months to see if the new method is as safe and effective as surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
JenaValve Trilogy transcatheter heart valve system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for people with a leaky aortic valve, potentially reducing recovery time and hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial but still experimental for this specific condition. The new device may not be as durable as surgical valves, and there are risks like stroke or need for rehospitalization.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center

    RECRUITING

    Carmel, Indiana, 46290, United States

  • BayCare Health

    RECRUITING

    Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States

  • Baylor Scott & White Health

    RECRUITING

    Plano, Texas, 75074, United States

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02420, United States

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

  • CPMC Sutter Health

    RECRUITING

    Burlingame, California, 94010, United States

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Emory University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

  • HCA North Florida

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 32605, United States

  • Heart Care Centers of IL / Hinsdale Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60521, United States

  • Henry Ford Health

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Houston Methodist Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Intermountain Health

    RECRUITING

    Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States

  • Los Robles Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States

  • Ohio Health

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Piedmont Healthcare

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30369, United States

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

  • Scripps Health

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

  • Sentara Norfolk

    RECRUITING

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • The Christ Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • University of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Washington

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

  • Washington University - Barnes Jewish Hospital

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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