Evaluating outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valves
Official title: The International Multicenter Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Registry
Run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT03836521 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well transcatheter aortic valve replacement works for people with severe aortic stenosis caused by a bicuspid aortic valve.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 129 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 15, 2016 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 15, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 11, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT03836521 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with severe aortic stenosis and bicuspid valve anatomy who are symptomatic.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are asymptomatic or have pure aortic regurgitation 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 observational study aims to assess the procedural and clinical outcomes for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis due to bicuspid aortic valve anatomy who are undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The study will involve a comprehensive evaluation by a Heart Team to determine the appropriateness of TAVR for each patient. Data collected will help to understand the effectiveness and safety of this intervention in the specified patient population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis.
How similar studies have gone: There have been previous studies on TAVR for aortic stenosis, but the specific focus on bicuspid aortic valves is less common, making this approach somewhat novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age≥18 years. 2. Severe aortic stenosis with bicuspid anatomy. 3. NYHA≥2 and/or syncope and/or angina. 4. Patient judged by the Heart Team as indicated for TAVR. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \<18 years 2. Asymptomatic patients 3. Pure aortic regurgitation.
Where it's running
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sung-Han Yoon, M.D.
- Email: Sunghan.Yoon@cshs.org
- Phone: 3104237426
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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.