Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for MitraClip treatment of severe mitral valve regurgitation

Official title: The GIOTTO4 Study: GISE Registry of Transcatheter Treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation With the MitraClip G4

Run by Fondazione GISE Onlus · NCT05455489 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well the MitraClip G4 device works and is safe for people with severe mitral valve leakage who are getting a specific type of heart repair.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment264 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione GISE Onlus
Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Donato Milanese, Milano)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 25, 2023
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2029
Study endsAugust 1, 2029
Registry record updatedMarch 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT05455489 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation who are on optimal medical therapy and meet specific echocardiographic and clinical criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with mild or moderate mitral regurgitation or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria 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

The GISE Registry aims to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the MitraClip G4 device in patients with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation undergoing Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER). This observational study will include a diverse population of patients, both with functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation, who meet specific clinical criteria. The study will collect data on patient outcomes to enhance understanding of the device's performance in real-world settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients with severe mitral valve regurgitation.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar transcatheter approaches for mitral valve repair, indicating a promising avenue for treatment.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

SUBGROUP A: FUNCTIONAL MR Patients with symptomatic severe secondary MR (3-4+, according to the multiparametric study algorithm), both ischemic or non-ischemic etiology, on optimal medical therapy AND

* Left Ventricular End-Systolic Dimension \<70 mm
* Mitral Valve area \> 4 cmq
* Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥20%
* NYHA functional class II, III, ambulatory IV
* brain natriuretic peptide BNP ≥300 pg/ml or N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide NT-proBNP ≥1500 pg/ml and/or at least one hosp for HF (Heart failure) in the 12 months prior to enrollment
* Age 18 years or older
* Subject has been adequately treated per applicable standards, including for coronary artery disease, LV (left ventricular) dysfunction, MR Mitral (regurgitation) and HF
* Local Heart-team decision SUBGROUP B: DEGENERATIVE MR Patients with symptomatic severe primary MR (3-4+, according to the multiparametric study algorithm) AND
* Mobile mitral valve (MV) length of PL ≥8 mm in case of NT device, ≥10 mm in case of XT device
* MV area \> 4 cm2
* NYHA functional class \> II
* Age 18 years or older
* Local HT decision In case of patients with a coexistence of both etiologies, they will be assigned to a subgroup based on the prevailing mechanism.

THE MULTIPARAMETRIC ALGORITHM FOR MR GRADING The multiparametric algorithm, adapted from the criteria recommended by the American Society of Echocardiography 2003 Guidelines and based on 3 tiers of evaluation, will be used for qualification purposes to determine if MR was 3+ or higher. The 3 tiers of evaluation are applied in a hierarchical manner (from tier 1 to 3) and patients qualified for TEER by meeting the criteria of at least one of them. For MR grading purposes, MR severity was subsequently graded as 3+ or 4+ based on the integrative evaluation of multiple parameters recommended by the The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant right ventricular disfunction (TAPSE\<15 mm and/or S'\<8cm/s)
* Systolic pulmonary artery \> 70 mmHg with irreversible precapillary pulmonary hypertension
* Severe TR Tricuspid valve regurgitation
* Hemodynamic instability/NYHA IV
* Impaired mobility as a result of neurological or musculoskeletal disease, or advanced dementia
* Leaflet anatomy which may preclude MitraClip implantation, proper MitraClip positioning on the leaflets or sufficient reduction in MR by the MitraClip
* Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, constrictive pericarditis, infiltrative cardiomyopathies
* CABG coronary artery bypass graft, PCI percutaneous coronary intervention, TAVR transcatheter aortic valve replacement, CVA cardiovascular accident within the prior 60 days
* Life expectancy \<12 months due to non-cardiac conditions
* Active infections
* Advanced HF (ESC/HFA Heart Failure Association Criteria) or Bridge tp to HTx/LVAD (left ventricular assist device)

Where it's running

  • I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato
    San Donato Milanese, Milano, Italy
    Recruiting

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