Heart valve study seeks to predict replacement wear and tear
NCT ID NCT07151989
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 3500 people who had their mitral valve replaced to see if the original problem (narrowing, leaking, or both) affects how long the new valve lasts. Researchers will check echocardiograms and health records over time. The goal is to better understand why some replacement valves wear out faster than others.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which replacement valves might wear out faster, guiding better surgical choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks back at past data, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maastricht UMC+
Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
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