Robots take on tricuspid valve repair in tiny early trial
NCT ID NCT07516145
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests a robotic catheter system to replace the tricuspid valve in 10 patients with severe leakage (regurgitation) who are too high-risk for open surgery. The robot aims to improve precision and safety while reducing radiation exposure for doctors. The main goal is to see if the procedure can be done successfully without major complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lux-Valve Plus system (transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device) delivered via a robotic catheter
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make tricuspid valve replacement safer and more precise, reducing recovery time and radiation exposure for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 10 participants. The robotic system is new and unproven; risks include procedural failure, bleeding, stroke, or device complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital
RECRUITINGShatin, Hong Kong
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