A Multicenter, International, Prospective and Retrospective, Follow-up Registry to Monitor the Ef… (NCT07037446) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Multicenter, International, Prospective and Retrospective, Follow-up Registry to Monitor the Efficacy and Safety of the Occlutech Paravalvular Leak Device (PLD) in Patients With Mitral or Aortic Paravalvular Leaks
France, Germany, Greece200 participantsStarted 2025-02-05
Plain-language summary
This is an international, multicenter, retrospective and prospective post-marketing follow-up registry designed to monitor the safety and efficacy of the Occlutech Paravalvular Leak Device (PLD) in patients with clinically significant mitral or aortic paravalvular leaks after previously implanted prosthetic heart valves who undergo transcatheter PVL closure in routine clinical practice. Up to 200 subjects are planned to be enrolled and followed after the procedure (Day 1-7, Day 30, 6-12 months, and annually up to 3 years) to evaluate device safety (including serious adverse device effects) and effectiveness, including reduction of paravalvular regurgitation assessed by echocardiography and clinical outcomes such as improvement in heart failure symptoms and/or reduced need for hemolysis-related transfusions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
• Patient meeting the indication and area of application of the PLD device as laid down in the IFU.
The Occlutech® PLD is indicated for patients with a significant leak that causes hemodynamically significant heart failure or hemolysis which requires recurrent blood transfusions. It is further indicated for patients who are deemed at high risk for surgery after consultation with the surgeon or as an alternative to surgery with less operational time and recovery period.
* Male of female patients
* Patients of age ≥ 18 years
* Patients understanding the nature of the study and providing their informed consent to participation.
* Patients willing and able to attend the follow-up visits and procedures foreseen by study CIP.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindications as described in the IFU:
* Acute infection or any serious infection 1 month prior to procedure
* Adequate oral anti-coagulation therapy / platelet inhibition is not possible post-intervention.
* Allergies to nickel and/or titanium and/or nickel/titanium-based materials
* Intolerance to contrast agents
* Known coagulation disorder
* Known intra-cardiac thrombus
* Recent pelvic venous thrombosis
* Recent myocardial infarction or a surgical bypass operation in the last 30 days Note: a positive result to a pregnancy test necessitates the exclusion of the subject from the registry.
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.