Heart valve fix may also shield kidneys in seniors

NCT ID NCT07464106

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a procedure to repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve can improve kidney function, reduce swelling, and boost physical activity in older adults. Researchers will follow 100 participants for changes in kidney health, walking ability, and daily function. The goal is to see if fixing the valve has benefits beyond the heart.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Robert Bosch Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stuttgart, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedure

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that fixing the tricuspid valve helps protect kidney function and improves mobility and daily living in older adults.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding or infection.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardio-renal syndrome Frailty tricuspid valve insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.