Early Feasibility Study (EFS) of the Nyra Cardiac Leaflet Enhancer (CARLEN) System (NCT07503236) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Early Feasibility Study (EFS) of the Nyra Cardiac Leaflet Enhancer (CARLEN) System
30 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
Safety and performance evaluation of the CARLEN System in patients with functional mitral valve regurgitation.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 21 years at time of enrollment
* Patient has provided informed consent, is willing and capable of participating in all testing, and agrees to return for all required post-procedure follow-up visits
* Moderate-to-severe or severe (MR ≥ 3+) functional (secondary) mitral valve regurgitation
* Symptomatic with mitral regurgitation (NYHA Class II, III, or ambulatory IV) despite maximally-tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) as determined by the local multidisciplinary Heart Team
* Patient is suitable for transcatheter mitral valve repair as determined by the local multidisciplinary Heart Team and confirmed by the Eligibility Committee
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* Estimated life expectancy of less than 12 months
* Women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the clinical study. Women of child-bearing potential must have negative pregnancy test result within 2 weeks prior to the procedure
* Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \< 20%
* Left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) \> 75 mm
* Acute hemodynamic decompensation
* Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to necessary and routine medications including contrast compounds or components used in the CARLEN System that cannot be successfully pre-medicated, including nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium
* Contraindicated for transesophageal echo (TEE)
* Presence of other anatomical characteristics and/or significant comorbidities that in t…
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.