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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | TRiCares Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 10 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2031 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06506942 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
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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
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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
- Principal investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD — NYU
- Study coordinator: Esther Gerteis
- Email: gerteis@tricares.de
- Phone: +41796015318
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Vyne TriNova Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement study for severe tricuspid regurgitation
This trial tests the VDyne TriNova system in adults with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation to see if it is safe and helps heart symptoms compared with an alternative device.
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Evaluating a new device for replacing the tricuspid valve in patients with severe regurgitation
This study is testing a new device to replace the tricuspid valve in adults with severe regurgitation who can't have traditional surgery to see if it is safe and works well.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.