Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hamburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2019
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2039
Study endsSeptember 1, 2049
Registry record updatedJanuary 13, 2020
Trial IDNCT04227002 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

  • 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

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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.