Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Survey of patients who fail screening for mitral valve interventions

Official title: Mitral Valve Screening Survey (MVSS)

Run by Medstar Health Research Institute · NCT04736667 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to learn more about patients who aren't eligible for a specific heart valve procedure to help improve future treatments for mitral valve disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorMedstar Health Research Institute
Academic / other
Locations16 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 6, 2021
Main results expectedFebruary 2027
Study endsFebruary 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT04736667 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have failed screening for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under 18 years of age or those who have already proceeded with TMVI 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 study aims to gather data on the clinical profiles and anatomical characteristics of patients who do not meet the screening criteria for transcatheter mitral valve interventions (TMVI). It will create a prospective multicenter registry that collects baseline demographics, imaging characteristics, and clinical outcomes of these patients. The goal is to better understand the natural history of mitral valve disease in those who are ineligible for TMVI, which could inform future treatment approaches.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that improve the selection criteria for TMVI, potentially expanding treatment options for patients with mitral valve disease.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been numerous studies on TMVI, this specific approach focusing on patients who fail screening is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject failed screening for TMVI

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under 18 years of age
* Subject unable or unwilling to give informed consent
* Subject proceeded with TMVI.

Where it's running

  • Phoenix Cardiovascular Research Group
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Keck Hospital of USC
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Morton Plant Hospital
    Clearwater, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • HealthPark Medical Center
    Fort Myers, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
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  • MercyOne Iowa Heart Center
    West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
    Kansas City, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ascension St. John's Hospital
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • NYU Langone Health - Long Island
    Mineola, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Health Sciences University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • St. Paul's Hospital
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Unity Health Toronto; St. Michael's Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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  • Mitral Valve Calcification Imaging with TrueVue 3D Light Rendering

    This study tests how well three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography with TrueVue transillumination detects mitral valve calcifications compared with CT in adults.

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  • Tracking progression and consequences of heart valve disease

    This project will follow adults with moderate or worse valve disease to see if clinical tests and imaging can predict when their condition will get worse.

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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.