The Choice of Mitral Valve Surgery Type and Mid-term Outcomes in Patients up to 70-years: Results… (NCT07168889) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Choice of Mitral Valve Surgery Type and Mid-term Outcomes in Patients up to 70-years: Results of the AUTHEARTVISIT Study
3,520 participantsStarted 2010-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of mechanical versus biological mitral valve replacement in patients aged 70 years or younger. The main question it aims to answer is:
Do patients who receive a mechanical mitral valve live longer and need fewer repeat operations compared with those who receive a biological valve? Participants are patients in Austria who already had mitral valve surgery between 2010 and 2020 as part of their regular medical care. Information about their surgeries, health conditions, and outcomes was collected from national health insurance records. Researchers will follow these patients for up to 10 years to compare survival, reoperation rates, and other heart-related events between mechanical and biological valve recipients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mitral valve surgery between 01.01.2010 and 31.12.2020
Exclusion Criteria:
* concomitant procedures on other valves
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?
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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.