Registry for treating severe tricuspid valve issues
Official title: German Registry for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions
Run by LMU Klinikum · NCT04653428 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well different treatments work for people with severe tricuspid valve problems who can't have surgery because of high risks.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | LMU Klinikum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT04653428 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are undergoing interventional treatment with a CE certified product.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18 years of age or who do not agree 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 multicenter observational study focuses on patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are undergoing interventional treatment. It aims to analyze the success and safety of various interventional repair techniques for this condition, which is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Clinical, echocardiographic, and laboratory parameters will be collected to evaluate the outcomes of these treatments. The study is designed to provide insights into alternative treatment options for patients who are not eligible for surgical repair due to high mortality risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable data on effective interventional treatments for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, potentially improving their quality of life and survival rates.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored interventional treatments for heart valve diseases, showing promising results, but this specific approach for tricuspid regurgitation is still being evaluated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Interventional treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation (isolated or in combination with another interventional treatment) with a CE certified product for tricuspid valve repair * Informed consent corresponding to criteria of Good Clinical Practice and the decleration of Helsinki as well as to standards of the local ethic commission. Exclusion Criteria: * No agreement to participation * Age \< 18 years
Where it's running
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Klinikum der LMU Muenchen
Munich, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jörg Hausleiter, MD — Klinikum der LMU Muenchen
- Study coordinator: Jörg Hausleiter, MD
- Email: joerg.hausleiter@med.uni-muenchen.de
- Phone: +49 89 4400 72361
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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.