New hope for heart valve patients: less invasive procedure tested
NCT ID NCT03635424
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a less invasive procedure called TAVR to replace the aortic valve in 150 people who have a bicuspid aortic valve (a valve with two flaps instead of three) and severe narrowing. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for people who are at low risk for open-heart surgery. Researchers will check for death, disabling stroke, and whether the new valve is placed correctly without major leakage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Medtronic Evolut PRO and Evolut R valve systems (a device placed via a catheter to replace the aortic valve)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive treatment option for people with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis who are at low risk for open-heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study (150 people) focused on safety and device success. It may not prove long-term benefits or work for all patients. Risks include stroke, need for a pacemaker, or valve leakage.
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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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Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215, United States
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Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart & Vascular Hospital
Dallas, Texas, 75226, United States
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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HealthPark Medical Center
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908, United States
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States
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Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States
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North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Paramount Heart
Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
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Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Saint Francis Hospital
Roslyn, New York, 11576, United States
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Spectrum Health Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
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The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Campus
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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