Clinical Research Directory

A Clinical Trial Assessing the Safety and Effectiveness of the DurAVR® THV System

Prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter, international study. Up to 1054 subjects with a severe native calcific aortic stenosis who are determined by the local Heart Team to have an indication for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), will be enrolled in the 'All Comers Randomized Cohort'. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive either the DurAVR® THV System or any commercially available and approved Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) from the SAPIEN series or the Evolut series and followed for 10 years. After completion of the All Comers Randomized Cohort, up to 446 additional low-risk subjects will be randomized 1:1 in the 'Low Risk Randomized Continued Access Cohort'. Up to 150 subjects with a failed surgical bioprosthesis who are deemed high surgical risk and who need valve-in-valve (ViV) TAVR will be enrolled in a separate nested registry (ViV Registry Cohort) and followed for 5 years. Subjects in the ViV Registry Cohort will only receive the DurAVR® THV.

CLEAR-AS: CT-FFR-Guided Revascularization in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Severe aortic stenosis (AS) is often accompanied by coronary artery disease (CAD). While coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is routinely used before aortic valve replacement (AVR) to evaluate coronary anatomy, it lacks physiological assessment of myocardial ischemia. This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether integrating functional assessment using CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) with CCTA can optimize revascularization decision-making and improve clinical outcomes. A total of 300 severe AS patients scheduled for transcatheter or surgical AVR will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group (revascularization decisions guided by both CCTA and CT-FFR) or the control group (decisions guided by CCTA alone). Participants will be followed up for 1 year to assess major adverse cardiovascular events and other clinical outcomes.

Safety and Efficacy of the RENATUS® Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for the Treatment of Severe Aortic Stenosis

This study is a prospective, non-randomized, observational, post-market follow-up trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the RENATUS® Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis.

Transfemoral TAVI With or Without Coronary Angiogram in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis (PURE TAVI)

This study will be conducted in patients with severe aortic stenosis who are referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). TAVI is the recommended treatment for severe aortic stenosis. Currently, before undergoing TAVI, most patients undergo a coronary angiography to check whether the coronary arteries are blocked and to assist in appropriate valve sizing. If significant blockages are detected, they are treated before or during TAVI. However, many patients who undergo TAVI are older and often have additional cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or obesity. These comorbidities increase the risk of complications related to coronary angiography, including kidney injury from contrast dye, bleeding, and vascular complications at the access site. As such, it remains uncertain whether routine coronary angiography is necessary for all patients undergoing TAVI, particularly those without symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia. This study aims to determine whether a TAVI treatment pathway without prior coronary angiography is non-inferior to the standard pathway that includes routine coronary angiography, with or without revascularization, in patients with severe aortic stenosis who do not have typical angina symptoms (defined as Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class \<3). "Non-inferior" means the study seeks to show that omitting routine coronary angiography is at least as effective and safe as the standard approach. All participants will receive a CE-certified Myval™ balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve. This device is commercially available and designed to provide accurate positioning and reliable valve function. This is a multicentre, investigator-initiated clinical study sponsored by Rede Optimus (RO), Alte Steinhauserstrasse 1, 6330 Cham, Switzerland. RO conducts independent research to address unresolved questions in vascular medicine. The study is financially supported by Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Bilakhia House, Survey No.135/139, Muktanand Marg, Chala, Vapi 396191, Gujarat, India. Approximately 620 patients will be enrolled across 20 centres in 7 European countries. The total study duration is expected to be 42 months, with an 18-month enrollment period and 24-month follow-up for each participant.

Application of TAVI at Experienced Interventional Cardiac Centers Without On-site Cardiac Surgery (ATLAS Study)

The purpose of this study is to see if having the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure done in a hospital with onsite cardiac surgery available or not, makes a difference on participant outcomes. Current standard of care is to have this procedure done in a hospital with onsite cardiac surgery available. Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that the TAVR in experienced interventional cardiac centers without on-site cardiac surgery will be safe and effective. Although this is happening clinically in select regions internationally, this change in the clinical application of TAVI requires a rigorous assessment of safety with a robust randomized trial and multicenter international collaboration.

Aspirin vs Clopidogrel After TAVR

Currently, the optimal antithrombotic therapy after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains still unknown., The purpose of the study is to compare aspirin versus clopidogrel monoantiplatelet therapy for preventive effect on leaflet thrombosis in patients undergoing TAVR for severe aortic stenosis. This study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, open label, randomized controlled study. Eligible patients will be randomized to aspirin or clopidogrel monotherapy after TAVR. Patients will have dual antiplatelet therapy of aspirin 100 mg and clopidogrel 75 mg for 4 weeks after TAVR and then subsequent monoantiplatelet therapy of either aspirin 100 mg or clopidogrel 75 mg according to the randomization. Leaflet thrombosis will be assessed with cardiac computed tomography (CT) and transthoracic echocardiography at 3 months after TAVR. Patients will be clinically followed for 6 months. The primary endpoint is the Incidence of leaflet thrombosis on cardiac CT at 3 months.

Pre-Emptive LAVA-ECMO for Complex High-Risk TAVR

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of pre-emptive left atrial veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (LAVA-ECMO) in patients undergoing complex and high-risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). These patients include adults with severe aortic stenosis who are hemodynamically unstable or at risk of instability due to anatomical complexity. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does pre-emptive LAVA-ECMO reduce the incidence of in-hospital death, intraprocedural cardiac arrest, or emergent cardiac surgery? 2. What are the safety outcomes related to LAVA-ECMO, including major vascular, bleeding, or cardiac structural complications? -This is a single-arm, prospective, multi-center study with no comparison group. Participants will: * Be screened for eligibility based on hemodynamic status and anatomical complexity * Undergo pre-emptive LAVA-ECMO cannulation prior to or during TAVR * Receive follow-up assessments at 30 days and 1 year, including clinical evaluation and echocardiography

Navitor Japan Study

The Navitor Japan Study is designed to evaluate the safety and performance of the Navitor™ valve used in combination with the FlexNav™ delivery system in a contemporary, real-world setting.

Safety and Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve® System in the Treatment of Severe, Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis in Intermediate Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement (SURTAVI).

The purpose of the study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with severe, symptomatic Aortic Stenosis (AS) at intermediate surgical risk by randomizing patients to either Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) or TAVI with the Medtronic CoreValve® System. Single Arm: The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) in patients with severe symptomatic Aortic Stenosis (AS) at intermediate surgical risk with TAVI. This is a non-randomized phase of the pivotal clinical trial.

Comparison of a Single Versus Double Perclose Technique for TAVR

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become widely recognized as a minimally invasive approach for aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis. It has been proven to be a safe and effective option for patients who are at low, intermediate, and prohibitive risk for surgical valve replacement. One of the critical components of procedural success in a transfemoral approach is access site management, as vascular complications strongly correlate with adverse outcomes. When major vascular complications occur, there are higher rates of major bleeding, transfusions, and renal failure requiring dialysis, as well as a significantly higher rate of 30-day and 1-year mortality. In recent years, a "preclosure" technique has emerged as a common vascular closure approach using a Perclose Proglide system (Abbott Vascular), in which sutures are deployed before dilating the arterial access site. This allows for arterial closure after dilation to sizing up to larger bore access sheaths that accommodate valve delivery systems. The sutures are subsequently harvested and tightened to close the large bore arteriotomy site at the end of the case. It has been demonstrated that the use of two Perclose devices, or double Perclose closure, is an effective closure technique with a low rate of vascular complications. A large number of TAVR centers have adopted this method for large-bore vascular closure. In the past, there have been few investigations comparing the utilization of a single Perclose device compared to a double Perclose technique. There are numerous theoretical advantages to the use of a single device, which include decreased procedural cost and procedural time. The investigation aimed to determine if there are clinical benefits as well using the single Perclose approach.

Observational Study Relating to the Long-term Follow-up of Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Evaluated for Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI).

All patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing evaluation for TAVI are routinely subjected to a series of assessments: * Pre-implantation: thoraco-abdominal CT angiography, coronary angiography, echocardiography, clinical assessment, ECG, and laboratory tests. * Post-implantation: echocardiography, laboratory tests, ECG, assessment of any procedural complications, and a cardiology follow-up visit. This is an observational study, with the aim to monitor over time the population of patients who have undergone TAVI, identifying pre- and post-implant conditions that may negatively impact patient outcomes (both clinical factors and those directly related to the prosthetic implant). Through a 10-year follow-up, the study seeks to determine the incidence of prosthetic failure, as well as the incidence of prosthesis-related complications and major clinical endpoints.

Act on Quality of Life in Patients With aortIc Stenosis

Aortic stenosis (AS) is a degenerative process affecting the aortic valve that leads to sclerosis of the valve and limits its opening during cardiac contractions. The prognosis is poorly, with survival rates of only 15-50% at 5 years. AS has a major impact on quality of life, with severely limiting symptoms (dyspnea, chest pain,…) often leading to repeated hospitalizations. It is the most common valvular disease in Europe and North America, and its prevalence is increasing as the population ages. In Europe, 17% of the population is aged 65 or over; in France, this proportion will reach 30% by 2030, corresponding to 16 million people. The incidence of aortic valve sclerosis (early stage AS) is around 25% at age 65, rising to 48% after age 75. The prevalence of aortic valve disease is likely to continue to rise, given the expected evolution of the age pyramid. There is no medical treatment able to slow down the degenerative process of the valve, and the only treatment is aortic valve replacement when the AS becomes constricted and the patient is eligible for an intervention. Aortic valve replacement has historically been performed surgically, with open-chest surgery to remove the damaged valve and replace it with a mechanical or biological valve prosthesis. Now Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has replaced this procedure. This involves inserting a bioprosthesis crimped into a stent via an endovascular route, i.e. without opening the thorax. Deployment of the stent crushes the native valve, leaving the functional bioprosthesis in place. Initially developed for patients contraindicated to surgery, TAVI is now offered as a first-line treatment for patients aged 75 and over. Inexistent before 2010, the number of TAVIs equalled the number of surgeries by 2015, and TAVIs currently account for ¾ of aortic valve procedures (unpublished data).

A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-arm Study to Evaluate a Transcatheter Aortic Valve System Safety and Efficacy for the Treatment of Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Trial Title: Prospective, multicenter, single-arm target value clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a transcatheter aortic valve system in the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis Test device: Transcatheter aortic valve system. Pilot Phase: Clinical Validation of Class III Medical Devices. Study design: prospective, multicenter, single-group target value. Sample size: 120 cases. Intended Use: The Transcatheter Aortic Valve System is indicated for patients with a diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis by the Comprehensive Heart Team. Objective: This clinical trial is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the transcatheter aortic valve system in the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis. Primary endpoint: 12-month postoperative all-cause mortality All-cause deaths include cardiac death and non-cardiac death. Secondary Endpoints: 1. Device success rate 2. Procedural success rate 3. Delivery system performance 4. Retrieval system performance (e.g. using a recycling system) 5. Exchange system performance 6. Valvular function at Immediately postoperative, 7 days/at discharge, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 2-5 years follow-up: valve stenosis, regurgitation, valve function (e.g., opening area, pressure gradient), paravalvular leakage 7. Improvement in quality of life at 30 days, 6 months, 12 months postoperatively 8. Improvement in cardiac function at 7 days/at discharge, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 2-5 years postoperatively Experimental design: This trial is a prospective, multicenter, single-group clinical study with a target value to evaluate the Transcatheter Aortic Valve system Safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis with 12 months of All-cause mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The mortality rate was the primary study endpoint, and after statistical assumptions and sample size calculations, 120 patients were planned to be enrolled. Patients were clinically followed immediately after valve implantation, 7 days postoperatively/at discharge, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, and 2-5 years postoperatively. In this trial, all relevant clinical data were collected, sorted out and statistically analyzed by an independent data management and statistics center and a clinical monitoring institution. All enrolled subjects underwent outpatient follow-up at 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, and performed relevant imaging examinations (ultrasound, etc.) and laboratory tests and safety evaluations, and continuous follow-up and cardiac ultrasound examinations were performed annually at 2-5 years to observe the occurrence of adverse events to evaluate the long-term safety of the transcatheter aortic valve system. The safety and efficacy of the transcatheter aortic valve system were evaluated with the subject's 12-month postoperative all-cause mortality as the primary endpoint, and the immediate postoperative device success rate, procedural success, retrieval system performance, valve function, cardiac function improvement, quality of life improvement, all-cause mortality in different follow-up periods, major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, myocardial infarction, stroke, hemorrhage, acute kidney injury, permanent pacemaker implantation, serious vascular complications, and other TAVR-related complications were taken as the secondary endpoints to assist in evaluating the safety and efficacy of the test product, and to provide a basis for the final official listing and domestic marketing.

Colibri Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve System Study

The Colibri Heart Valve clinical investigation ("COL-01") is a prospective, multicenter, exploratory single arm and controlled clinical investigation compared to recent historical results. This study will be conducted in about 7 European sites. The study will evaluate the safety and performance of the Colibri Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve System for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis via transfemoral access in high surgical risk patients. 30 subjects suffering from symptomatic severe aortic tricuspid valve stenosis and who are at high surgical risk (logistic EuroSCORE I \> 20% or other risk factors not included in this score such as frailty, porcelain aorta, sequelae of chest radiation or logistic EuroSCORE I \< 20% but considered at high risk by local Heart Team evaluation) will be enrolled in this clinical investigation. The primary objective of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the all-cause mortality at 30 days post implantation. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the safety and performance of the investigational device at 30 days, 6 and 12 months, and 2, 3, 4, 5 years post implantation.

Safety and Performance Study of the Optimum Transcatheter Aortic Valve

The TAVI (Thubrikar Aortic Valve, Inc.) -1 Study: Safety and Performance Study of the Optimum Transcatheter Aortic Valve- First-in-human study to assess feasibility and safety of the Optimum Aortic Valve Implant