Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Surgery for mild tricuspid regurgitation during mitral valve repair

Official title: Annuloplasty for the Treatment of Not-Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Mitral Valve Disease: a Prospective, Spontaneous, Multicentre, Randomized Study

Run by Ospedale San Raffaele · NCT02996552 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if adding a specific heart surgery for mild tricuspid regurgitation can help patients who are already having mitral valve surgery to avoid future heart problems.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment142 (estimated)
SponsorOspedale San Raffaele
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Rozzano, Milano and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 8, 2011
Main results expectedJune 2020
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedJuly 21, 2020
Trial IDNCT02996552 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old scheduled for mitral valve surgery with mild tricuspid regurgitation and a dilated tricuspid annulus.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR ≥ 3) or organic disease of the tricuspid valve 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

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of tricuspid annuloplasty in patients with mild tricuspid regurgitation (TR) undergoing mitral valve surgery. It aims to determine whether performing this procedure in patients with a dilated tricuspid annulus can prevent disease progression. The study is a multicenter, single-blind, parallel group randomized controlled trial, where participants will be randomly assigned to either receive tricuspid annuloplasty or undergo mitral valve repair only. The trial will enroll patients with TR ≤ 2+ and annular dilation to assess the potential benefits of the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence for a surgical approach that prevents the progression of tricuspid disease in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While some observational studies suggest potential benefits, this approach remains controversial and lacks robust evidence from randomized trials.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age \> 18 years;
* ability to provide informed consent;
* patients scheduled for mitral valve regurgitation
* TR ≤ 2+ with annular dilation
* Tricuspid diastolic diameter ≥ 40 mm or 21 mm/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient's refusal
* non-elective cardiac surgery;
* organic disease of tricuspid valve
* TR≥3

Where it's running

  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas
    Rozzano, Milano, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, Warsaw, Poland
    Warsaw, Poland
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Michele De Bonis, MD,FESC,FAHA — IRCCS Ospedale San Raffale Milano
  • Study coordinator: Michele De Bonis, MD,FESC,FAHA
  • Email: debonis.michele@hsr.it
  • Phone: 00390226437118

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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.
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