Registry for transcatheter valve treatments in heart valve diseases
Official title: The Prospective LEUVEN Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry
Run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · NCT03674788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how safe and effective new heart valve treatments are for people with heart valve diseases to help improve their care and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leuven) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 12, 2008 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2037 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2037 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03674788 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include all patients selected for percutaneous treatment of a valve disorder.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients not selected for percutaneous treatment of a valve disorder may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry assesses the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of transcatheter valve interventions for patients with heart valve diseases. It aims to describe the patient populations selected for these treatments, procedural aspects, and clinical outcomes following the interventions. The study will also monitor hemodynamic outcomes and quality of life parameters, providing valuable data to tailor treatment indications in this evolving field of interventional cardiology. The design is prospective and non-interventional, focusing on real-world patient experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of transcatheter valve interventions, leading to improved patient outcomes and tailored treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar observational approaches in assessing transcatheter valve therapies, indicating a promising avenue for ongoing research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients selected for percutaneous treatment of a valve disorder potentially qualify for the present registry Exclusion Criteria: * All patients selected for percutaneous treatment of a valve disorder potentially qualify for the present registry. There are no formal exclusion criteria.
Where it's running
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Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg
Leuven, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christophe Dubois, MD, PhD
- Email: christophe.dubois@uzleuven.be
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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.