Survey of patients who fail screening for mitral valve interventions

Mitral Valve Screening Survey (MVSS)

Observational Medstar Health Research Institute · NCT04736667

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
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMedstar Health Research Institute Academic / other
Locations16 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 15 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04736667 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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.

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 performed: 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.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Phoenix, Arizona and 15 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Mitral Valve Disease
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.