New tiny heart valve offers hope for kids with aortic disease

NCT ID NCT03924661

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at a small mechanical heart valve (15mm) designed for children who need their aortic valve replaced. About 20 kids will get the valve and be followed for 5 years to check for serious side effects like blood clots, bleeding, or valve failure. The goal is to see if the valve is safe and works well over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles (USC)

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

  • Children's Medical Center Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Dell Children's Medical Center

    Austin, Texas, 78723, United States

  • Deutsches Herzzentrum München des Freistaates Bayern

    München, Bavaria, 80636, Germany

  • Herzzentrum Leipzig GmbH

    Leipzig, Saxony, 04289, Germany

  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

    Hanover, Germany

  • Sana - Herzchirurgische Klinik Stuttgart GmbH

    Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, 70174, Germany

  • Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

  • Valley Children's Hospital

    Madera, California, 93636, United States

  • Variety Children's Hospital

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

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