New device aims to prevent deadly blockage during heart valve replacement
NCT ID NCT05666713
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested a new tool called TELLTALE designed to make heart valve replacement safer. In 90 adults at high risk of a serious complication where a heart flap blocks blood flow, doctors used the device to cut the flap during the procedure. The goal was to see if the tool works well and reduces risks like stroke or death.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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California Pacific Med Ctr
San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
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Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States
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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Medstar WHC
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York, 14621, United States
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St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center
Roslyn, New York, 11576, United States
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University of Colorado Health
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80528, United States
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University of Washington Heart Institute
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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