The Asia-Pacific Mitral & Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve/Valve-in-Ring Registry
Hong Kong15 participantsStarted 2026-01-05
Plain-language summary
A significant number of patients with severe mitral and tricuspid valve disease have been previously treated with either valve repair with annuloplasty rings or valve replacement with bioprosthetic/mechanical valves. Over time, these bioprosthetic valves and rings may fail resulting in recurrence of the valvular disease. The technical aspects of a re-do operation are complex and these patients are often times at high risk for repeat open surgery. The emergence of transcatheter options may provide a safer and less invasive alternative to open surgery. Majority of the data currently exist for Western cohorts with limited longer-term outcomes. Data on this therapy is particularly lacking in the Asia-Pacific region, especially important in the light of known differences in body habitus and size.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 21
. Had at least one documented Mitral valve-in-valve/valve-in-ring procedure done during the period of 1 Jan 2023 to current date. (Retrospective) OR Planned to undergo a Mitral valve-in-valve/valve-in-ring procedure. (Prospective) OR Had at least one documented Tricuspid valve-in-valve/valve-in-ring procedure done during the period of 1 Jan 2023 to current date. (Retrospective) OR Planned to undergo a Tricuspid valve-in-valve/valve-in-ring procedure. (Prospective)
Exclusion criteria
. Active endocarditis
. Any other conditions which investigator deems unsuitable for participation.
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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All-cause mortality
Timeframe: 10 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07296016
SponsorPrince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong