Identifying the best treatment for aortic valve disease

Clinical Cohort Study - Hamburg AoRtic Valve cOhoRt

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT04227002

This study is trying to find the best treatment for people with severe aortic valve disease by looking at their individual health factors and how different treatments work for them.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment15000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (other)
Locations1 site (Hamburg)
Trial IDNCT04227002 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to determine the optimal treatment approach for patients suffering from aortic valve disease by evaluating individual risk profiles and expected clinical outcomes. It will analyze the relationship between demographic factors, procedural data, and biomarkers with clinical outcomes in a prospective manner. The study will include patients with severe aortic valve disease, such as aortic stenosis and regurgitation, to better understand predictors of outcomes and improve risk prediction for various treatment options, including surgical and transcatheter interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with clinically relevant aortic valve disease who can provide informed consent and understand German.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to understand or write in German or those with physical or psychological conditions preventing participation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients with aortic valve disease.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of optimizing treatment for aortic valve disease is being explored, this specific study's methodology is novel in its comprehensive assessment of individual risk factors and outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with clinically relevant aortic valve disease (aortic valve stenosis, aortic regurgitation, degenerated aortic valve prosthesis)
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insufficient knowledge of the German language (able to understand and write the German language)
* Physical or psychological incapability to take part in the investigation

Where this trial is running

Hamburg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Aortic Valve Stenosis

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.