Monitoring heart function during structural heart interventions

Real-time Pressure Volume Loop Monitoring as a Guide for Enhanced Understanding of Changes in Elemental Cardiovascular Physiology During Therapeutic Strategies Aiming for Hemodynamic Optimization. Cohort II: Structural Heart Interventions (PLUTO-II)

Observational Erasmus Medical Center · NCT06204783

This study is trying to see how heart function changes during two specific heart procedures, TAVI and TEER, to help doctors make better decisions while treating patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment157 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorErasmus Medical Center Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland)
Trial IDNCT06204783 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

PLUTO-II aims to enhance understanding of cardiac and hemodynamic changes during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using biventricular pressure-volume loop measurements. This observational study will assess the immediate effects of these procedures on cardiac mechanoenergetics and ventricular-arterial interaction. By monitoring these parameters before and after the interventions, the study seeks to provide insights that could inform clinical decision-making in real-time during structural heart procedures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients scheduled for elective TAVI or TEER procedures.

Not a fit: Patients with confirmed or suspected congenital heart disease or those requiring mechanical circulatory support will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients undergoing heart interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of pressure-volume loop monitoring is established, this specific application in real-time during structural heart interventions is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

- Adult patients undergoing elective Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) or Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge repair (TEER).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed or suspected (concomitant) congenital heart disease.
* Mechanical circulatory support (including Impella, PulseCath, Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) was used during the procedure aiming to improve native cardiac output.
* No (written) informed consent was obtained.

Where this trial is running

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

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.
Conditions Heart FailureValvular Heart DiseaseAortic StenosisMitral InsufficiencyTricuspid InsufficiencyPressure-volume loopCardiac mechanoenergetics
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.