Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement for Severe Mitral Regurgitation
Official title: An Early Feasibility Study of the HighLife 28mm Trans-Septal Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System
Run by HighLife SAS · NCT04029337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new heart valve replacement method to see if it can help people with severe mitral regurgitation who are at high risk for surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | HighLife SAS Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 10 sites (Tucson, Arizona and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 14, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | March 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04029337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with severe mitral regurgitation who are considered inoperable or at high risk for surgical intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mitral stenosis, rheumatic valve disease, or unsuitable anatomy for the procedure 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 study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and performance of the HighLife 28mm Trans-Septal Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System in patients with moderate-severe and severe mitral regurgitation who are at high risk for surgical treatment. It is a single-arm, prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, and open-label study. The investigational device includes a self-expanding mitral bioprosthesis and a sub-annular implant designed to stabilize the valve position. Patients will be assessed for eligibility based on specific anatomical and medical criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a less invasive treatment option for patients with severe mitral regurgitation who are not candidates for traditional surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored transcatheter approaches for mitral valve replacement, showing promising results, but this specific device and methodology are relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Severe mitral regurgitation * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class II, III or ambulatory IV. * Patient is under maximally tolerated GDMT (incl. CRT) for at least 3 months * Multidisciplinary Heart Team consensus that the patient is inoperable or at high-risk for surgical repair/replacement due to significant co-morbid conditions * Multidisciplinary Heart Team consensus that the patient is not a suitable candidate for other approved percutaneous repair therapy due to anatomical or medical conditions * Patient meets the anatomical criteria for HighLife valve sizing as determined by CT and TEE Main Exclusion Criteria: * Mitral stenosis * Rheumatic valve disease * Severe calcifications of the mitral annulus and/or mitral leaflets * Prior surgical or interventional treatment of the mitral valve * Unsuitable anatomy for the transapical access * Unsuitable anatomy of the aorta and ilio-femoral vessels for the transfemoral access * Untreated clinically significant coronary artery disease requiring revascularization * LVEF \< 30% * LVEDD \> 70mm * Echocardiographic evidence of intracardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation * Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) * Any surgical or interventional procedure (including PCI) done in the past 30 days prior to procedure
Where it's running
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Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Piedmont Heart
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Minneapolis Heart
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Montefiore Medical Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Show 4 more locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Terminated -
Chippenham Hospital Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, United States Terminated
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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.