New registry aims to uncover gender gaps in heart valve care

NCT ID NCT07196930

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Valvular Heart Disease in Women Registry Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This registry will track 800 adults with valvular heart disease to see if women and men receive different diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Researchers will compare how quickly each group gets guideline-recommended therapies and whether gender, age, or ethnicity affect outcomes. The goal is to identify and reduce unfair disparities in heart valve disease management.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this registry could highlight gaps in care for women with valve disease and guide fairer treatment guidelines.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It can show patterns but cannot prove what causes them or improve care directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder heart valve disorder Sexism

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DISPARITIES GENDER BIAS GUIDELINE ADHERENCE GUIDELINE IMPLEMENTATION REGISTRY VALVE DISEASE, HEART

New registry aims to uncover gender gaps in heart valve care

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