Medtronic Evolut Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low Risk Patients
United States, Australia, Canada2,223 participantsStarted 2016-03
Plain-language summary
The study objective is to demonstrate that the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic TAVR system as measured by rates of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke at two years is noninferior to SAVR in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis in subjects who have a low predicted risk of operative mortality for SAVR.
The purpose of the expanded use addendum to the Medtronic TAVR in Low Risk Patients Trial protocol is to conclude the randomized phase of the trial and initiate the single-arm, non-randomized, continued access phase of the trial.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Severe aortic stenosis, defined as follows:
. For symptomatic patients:
. For asymptomatic patients:
. Documented heart team agreement of low risk for SAVR, where low risk is defined as predicted risk of mortality for SAVR \<3% at 30 days per multidisciplinary local heart team assessment.
. The subject and the treating physician agree that the subject will return for all required post-procedure follow-up visits.
Exclusion criteria
. Any condition considered a contraindication for placement of a bioprosthetic valve (eg, subject is indicated for mechanical prosthetic valve).
. A known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the following that cannot be adequately pre-medicated:
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Safety: All Cause Mortality or Disabling Stroke Rate at 24 Months, Randomized Controlled Trial Safety: All Cause Mortality or All Stroke Rate at 12 Months, Continued Access Study
Timeframe: Randomized Controlled Trial - 24 months Continued Access Study - 12 months
. Blood dyscrasias as defined: leukopenia (WBC \<1000 mm3), thrombocytopenia (platelet count \<50,000 cells/mm3), history of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy, or hypercoagulable states.