Heart valve mystery: scientists hunt for genetic clues in 1,000 patients
NCT ID NCT04149600
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study collects tissue samples from 1,000 people having heart valve surgery to find genetic causes of calcific aortic valve disease. Researchers will compare normal and diseased tissue to understand why the disease develops. Participants must be at least 20 years old and have no prior valve replacement or certain heart conditions.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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