Tricares
Clinical trials sponsored by Tricares, explained in plain language.
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New heart valve offers hope for patients too sick for surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new replacement valve for the tricuspid heart valve in people with severe leakage (regurgitation) who are at high risk for open-heart surgery. The valve is delivered through a tube in a blood vessel, avoiding major surgery. Researchers will check if the va…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TRiCares • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:57 UTC
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New Valve-in-Heart procedure could fix tricuspid leak without open surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device called the Topaz system, which replaces the tricuspid heart valve without open-heart surgery. It is for 15 adults with severe tricuspid regurgitation (leaky valve) who are at high risk for surgery. The goal is to see if the device is safe and c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TRiCares • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC