Clinical trial Recruiting at 10 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating a new device for replacing the tricuspid valve in patients with severe regurgitation

Official title: The TRICURE EFS TRiCares Topaz Transfemoral TRICUspid Heart Valve REplacement System Early Feasibility Study

Run by TRiCares · NCT06506942 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new device to replace the tricuspid valve in adults with severe valve problems to see if it is safe and works well.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorTRiCares
Industry-sponsored
Locations10 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 9 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 11, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 2027
Study endsMarch 2031
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT06506942 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are considered at increased risk for traditional surgical intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients requiring emergency interventions, those who are hemodynamically unstable, or those with anatomical contraindications for the device will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study is a multi-center, prospective single arm evaluation of the TRiCares Topaz Tricuspid Valve Replacement System. It aims to assess the safety and performance of this innovative device in adult patients suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation. The study will involve a thorough evaluation by an institutional Heart Team to determine the suitability of patients who are at increased operative risk. Participants will receive the transcatheter valve replacement intervention and will be monitored for outcomes related to safety and device performance.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a less invasive treatment option for patients with severe tricuspid valve regurgitation, potentially improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar transcatheter valve replacement approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients
* Tricuspid regurgitation grade 3 (severe) on a scale of 0 (none) to 5 (torrential)
* Institutional Heart Team evaluates patient as being at increased operative risk

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient in need of emergent intervention
* Patient who is hemodynamically unstable
* Anatomical contraindications for implantation with study device
* Patient who is currently participating in another clinical investigation where the primary endpoint was not reached yet

Where it's running

  • Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Columbia University Medical Center/ NewYork Presbyterian Hospital
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Montefiore
    The Bronx, New York, United States
    Recruiting
Show 4 more locations
  • The Christ Hospital
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • St. Paul's Hospital
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • St. Michaels Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.