New 'Y Incision' heart surgery could let doctors fit larger valves in small hearts
NCT ID NCT07368322
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new surgical technique called the 'Y incision' for people with a small aortic annulus (the ring where the heart valve sits) who need aortic valve replacement. The standard methods often limit how large a replacement valve can be placed, which can lead to poor blood flow. The new technique aims to allow a much larger valve to be implanted. The trial will compare safety, heart function, and exercise ability between the two approaches in 90 adults over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Y incision surgical technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could allow surgeons to implant larger heart valves in patients with a small aortic annulus, potentially improving blood flow and reducing complications after valve replacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. The new technique is more complex and may carry higher risks of bleeding or other surgical complications compared to standard methods.
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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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Rambam Health Care Campus
RECRUITINGHaifa, 210961, Israel