New heart valve implant offers hope for patients too sick for surgery
NCT ID NCT03433274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new device called Tendyne, which is a replacement heart valve placed through a tube in the blood vessels, avoiding open-heart surgery. It is for people with a leaky mitral valve (mitral regurgitation) who are too high-risk for traditional surgery. The trial compares Tendyne to another device (MitraClip) and also tests it in people with severe calcium buildup in the valve. The goal is to see if the device can reduce deaths and hospital stays related to heart failure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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103 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Symptomatic, moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation (MR ≥ Grade III per American Society of Echocardiography criteria), or severe mitral annular calcification (MAC), where a transcatheter therapy is deemed more appropriate than open surgery by the local site heart team. Note: MR and MS severity must be determined by assessment of a qualifying transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), obtained within 120 days prior to subject consent, and must be confirmed by the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. Note: Patients with severe MAC must have symptomatic mitral valve disease associated with MR≥ Grade III, or severe mitral stenosis (MS), or both moderate MR and moderate MS as assessed by the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. 2. NYHA Functional Classification ≥ II (if Class IV, patient must be ambulatory). 3. The local site heart team determines that the subject has been adequately treated per applicable standards for coronary artery disease (e.g., revascularization), left ventricular dysfunction (e.g., cardiac resynchronization therapy) and heart failure (e.g., GDMT). The SEC must concur that the subject has been adequately treated. 4. The local site heart team and the SEC concur on the intended study cohort for the subject. Randomized cohort: Eligibility for this cohort is limited to subjects where the local site heart team deems the mitral valve anatomy is suitable for TEER and are within approved Mitra Clip indications, which must be confirmed by experienced Mitra Clip operators within the SEC. Subjects with primary MR must be at prohibitive surgical risk, while subjects with secondary MR must be symptomatic despite maximally-tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy and meet the Mitra Clip Indications for Use. Non-repairable cohort: Eligibility for this cohort is limited to subjects where the local site heart team deems the mitral valve anatomy is not suitable for TEER with Mitra Clip or does not meet Mitra Clip indications, which must be confirmed by experienced Mitra Clip operators from the SEC. Severe MAC cohort: Eligibility for this cohort is limited to subjects where the local site heart team deems the degree of MAC renders the subject unsuitable for mitral valve surgery. Severe MAC CAP cohort: Eligibility for this cohort is identical to the original Severe MAC cohort. 5. Age 18 years or older at time of consent. 6. Subject has been informed of the nature of the trial and agrees to its provisions, including the possibility of randomization to the Control group, complying with trial required testing, medications, and follow-up visits, and has provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Mitral valvular vegetation or mass. 2. Left Ventricle or Left Atrium thrombus. 3. Chest condition that prevents transapical access. 4. LVEF less than 25% assessed by the site based on a TTE obtained within 120 days prior to subject consent. Note: LVEF will be principally based on TTE and confirmed by the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. 5. LVEDD \> 7.0 cm assessed by the site based on a TTE obtained within 120 days prior to subject consent. Note: A qualifying LVEDD must be confirmed by the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. 6. Prior surgical or interventional treatment of mitral valve involving implantation of prosthetic material (e.g. valve repair or replacement, or Mitra Clip). 7. Mitral pathoanatomy and LVOT anatomy deemed not suitable for Tendyne transcatheter mitral valve implantation. 8. Aortic valve disease requiring surgery or transcatheter intervention. 9. Tricuspid valve disease requiring surgery or transcatheter intervention. 10. Severe tricuspid regurgitation or severe right ventricular dysfunction. 11. Any surgical or interventional procedure within the period of 60 days prior to or planned procedure 60 days following subject registration. 12. Implant or revision of CRT device within 90 days prior to intended subject registration. 13. Myocardial infarction within 30 days prior to intended subject registration. 14. Symptomatic, unresolved multi-vessel or unprotected left main coronary artery disease (e.g., active ischemia) requiring stenting or CABG. 15. CVA within 6 months prior to intended subject registration. 16. Unresolved severe symptomatic carotid stenosis (\> 70% by ultrasound). 17. Cardiogenic shock or hemodynamic instability requiring inotropes or mechanical support devices at the time of planned implant procedure. 18. Hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy, or constrictive pericarditis. 19. Any of the following: leukopenia, acute anemia, thrombocytopenia, history of bleeding diathesis, or coagulopathy if cannot be adequately treated. 20. History of endocarditis within 6 months of planned implant procedure. 21. Active systemic infection requiring antibiotic therapy. 22. Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to procedural or post-procedural medications (e.g., contrast solution, anti-coagulation or antiplatelet therapy) that cannot be adequately managed medically. 23. Subjects in whom TEE is contraindicated or high risk. 24. Known hypersensitivity to nickel or titanium. 25. Subject is undergoing hemodialysis due to chronic renal failure. 26. Subject has pulmonary arterial hypertension (fixed PAS \>70mmHg). Note: If PAS \> 70mmHg, site must provide documentation PAS is not fixed in order to be eligible. 27. Subject has COPD requiring continuous home oxygen therapy or chronic outpatient oral steroid use. 28. Subjects with non-cardiac comorbidities that are likely to result in a life expectancy of less than 12 months. 29. Modified Rankin Scale ≥ 4 disability. 30. Status 1 heart transplant or prior orthotopic heart transplantation. 31. Pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy during the clinical investigation follow-up period. Note: Female subjects of childbearing age should be instructed to use safe contraception (e.g. intrauterine devices, hormonal contraceptives: contraceptive pills, implants, transdermal patches hormonal vaginal devices, injections with prolonged release). 32. Currently participating in an investigational drug or another device trial that has not reached its primary endpoint. Note: Trials requiring extended follow-up for products that were investigational, but have since become commercially available, are not considered investigational trials. 33. Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to comply with follow-up requirements, or impact the scientific soundness of the clinical investigation results.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Silver Spring, Maryland, 20904, United States
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Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States
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Albany Medical College at Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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Allegheny General Hospital - ASRI
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
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Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, Tennessee, 37205, United States
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Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States
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Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
Wichita, Kansas, 67226, United States
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Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States
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Banner-University Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Baptist Medical Center Princeton
Birmingham, Alabama, 35211, United States
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Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38120, United States
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BayCare Healthcare System - Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States
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Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75226, United States
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Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03102, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida, 33331, United States
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Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, Florida, 33484, United States
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Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Fresno Heart Hospital
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, Florida, 32605, United States
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
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Institut de Cardiologie de Montreal (Montreal Heart Institute)
Montreal, Quebec, H1T 1C8, Canada
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Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New York, 10075, United States
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Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States
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MUHC - The Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, Florida, 34208, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Balitmore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Mission Health
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States
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New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell University
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, New Jersey, 07112, United States
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Northwell Health - South Shore University Hospital
Bay Shore, New York, 11706, United States
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Novant Health Heart and Vascular Research Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Oklahoma Heart Institute at Utica
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104, United States
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Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Prairie Education & Research Cooperative
Springfield, Illinois, 62701, United States
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Providence Heart & Vascular Institute
Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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San Diego Cardiac Center
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
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St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho, 83706, United States
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St. David's Healthcare Office of Research
Austin, Texas, 78756, United States
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St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
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Stanford Health Care
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, California, 95816, United States
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Swedish Medical Center - Heart & Vascular
Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
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Tallahassee Research Institute
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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The International Heart Institute of Montana
Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
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TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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UAB University Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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UTHealth Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of California - Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of California at San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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University of Southern California University Hospital
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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