Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for anesthesia during transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Official title: Anesthesia for Catheter Aortic Valve ImplantATIOn Registry

Run by Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen · NCT01390675 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at how anesthesia is managed during heart valve procedures for high-risk patients to help improve care in the future.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorDeutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Munich, Bavaria)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2011
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 7, 2024
Trial IDNCT01390675 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse to participate 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 registry aims to evaluate the intraoperative anesthesiologic characteristics faced by cardiac anesthesiologists during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures. It focuses on high-risk patients who are typically considered inoperable and seeks to gather data on anesthesia management and outcomes. By documenting these experiences, the study aims to improve understanding and practices in anesthesia for TAVI. The study will include patients undergoing TAVI at a specialized cardiac center in Munich.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance anesthesia practices and improve patient outcomes during TAVI procedures.

How similar studies have gone: While this study focuses on a specific observational registry, similar studies in anesthesia for cardiac procedures have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- Patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Refusal by patient

Where it's running

  • Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Department of Anaesthesiology, Technische Universität München
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Patrick N Mayr, M.D. — Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München
  • Study coordinator: Patrick N Mayr, M.D.
  • Email: mayrp@dhm.mhn.de
  • Phone: +49 89 1218

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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.