Identifying the best treatment for aortic valve disease
Official title: Clinical Cohort Study - Hamburg AoRtic Valve cOhoRt
Run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT04227002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2039 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2049 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT04227002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with clinically relevant aortic valve disease who can provide informed consent and understand German.
✕Probably 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.
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 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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum
Hamburg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Moritz Seiffert, MD — University Heart Center Hamburg
- Study coordinator: Moriz Seiffert, MD
- Email: m.seiffert@uke.de
- Phone: +49407410
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Registry for Outcomes and Quality Monitoring
This registry collects information from hospitals about patients undergoing TAVR to see how care and outcomes compare to guidelines and nationwide data.
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Vericiguat to slow calcific aortic valve narrowing
This trial tests whether vericiguat can slow the progression of mild-to-moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis compared with placebo.
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CHATEAU Registry: Real-world outcomes after TAVR
This registry collects real-world data from adults who had TAVR between 2021 and 2025 to see how they do over time and how valve performance holds up.
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Impact of TAVR on kidney function in people with aortic valve disease
This registry tests how trans-catheter aortic valve implantation affects kidney function and the risk of kidney injury in adults with aortic stenosis.
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Hydra THV Transfemoral Valve Implantation in Severe Aortic Stenosis
This registry tests how safely and effectively the Hydra THV works when implanted through the femoral artery in adults with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
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How the type of sedation affects recovery after TAVR
This study will test whether three common sedation approaches (propofol, dexmedetomidine, or midazolam with fentanyl) change how people recover on the first day after transfemoral TAVR.
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.