Valveclip® Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Study
China150 participantsStarted 2021-09-24
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the transcatheter mitral valve repair system in the treatment of patients with moderate or above degenerative mitral regurgitation.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Severe mitral regurgitation≥3+ (moderate or above degenerative mitral regurgitation disease, or with stenosis is included);
. Age≥70 years; or patients who are 60\~70 years old, and the STS risk score indicate that participants are at high risk of traditional surgery or cannot tolerate traditional thoracotomy;
. The regurgitant jet of mitral valve originates from the A2 and P2 (the lesions of A2/P2 in mitral valve causes regurgitation);
. The width of the mitral valve prolapsed area is ≤15mm, Height of Prolapse ≤10mm or coaptation depth≤11mm, coaptation height≥2mm, effective length of anterior and posterior leaflets\>1cm (conforming to EVEREST II recommended mitral valve interventional edge-to-edge repair standards);
. Effective mitral valve orifice area≥ 4.0cm2;
. No obvious calcification of the mitral valve annulus and valve leaflets;
. Patients with Infective endocarditis or having an active infection;
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.