Transvenous replacement of the tricuspid valve using the LuX-Valve Plus System

TRIal to Evaluate TraNsvenous TrIcuspid Valve ReplacemenT With LuX-Valve Plus System in Patients With Severe or Greater Tricuspid Regurgitation - SafetY and Clinical Performance

Not applicable Interventional Jenscare Innovation Inc. · NCT06568003

This study is testing a new way to replace the tricuspid valve using a special device for patients with severe heart valve problems who can't have traditional surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment15 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorJenscare Innovation Inc. Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
Trial IDNCT06568003 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the LuX-Valve Plus System for patients suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) who are not suitable for surgical intervention. The system includes a bioprosthetic valve made from bovine pericardial tissue mounted on a self-expanding stent, delivered via a catheter-based system. The study aims to enroll up to 15 high-risk patients across three centers in the United States, assessing their health improvements post-procedure. The Heart Team will determine patient eligibility based on specific anatomical and clinical criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with severe TR who are symptomatic and deemed unsuitable for surgical treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction below 35% or significantly elevated pulmonary arterial pressure may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a less invasive treatment option for patients with severe TR who are at high surgical risk.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar transcatheter interventions have shown promise in other valve replacements, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18 years at time of consent
* Severe or greater TR assessed on transthoracic echocardiography by Echocardiography Core Lab using a 5-grade classification (Mild, Moderate, Severe, Massive, Torrential).
* New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II-IV
* The Patient is being treated on optimal dosage for diuretics at investigator discretion
* The Site Heart Team concur the patient is not an optimal candidate for surgical treatment and it is anatomically suitable for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
* Patient must be able to fully understand all aspects of the investigation that are relevant to the decision to participate and provide a written informed consent
* Anatomical inclusion criteria confirmed by echocardiographic core lab, CT core lab and Eligibility Committee

Exclusion Criteria:

* Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \<35%
* Pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) \>60 mmHg by echo Doppler (unless right heart catheterization \[RHC\] demonstrates PASP ≤60mmHg); or Right heart catheterization OR PASP \>2/3 systemic BP with PVR \>5 Wood units after vasodilator challenge, in the absence of symptomatic hypotension or systolic BP \<90 mmHg.
* Evidence of intracardiac mass, thrombus, or vegetation
* Ebstein Anomaly or congenital right ventricular dysplasia
* Surgical correction is indicated for other concomitant valvular disease (subjects with concomitant valvular disease may treat their respective valve first and wait 2 months before being reassessed for the trial)
* Patients with valve prostheses implanted in the tricuspid valve
* Pre-existing prosthetic valve(s) (other than tricuspid ones) with clinically significant prosthetic dysfunction
* Active infection, infective endocarditis or sepsis within 3 months, or infections requiring antibiotics treatment within two weeks prior to planned procedure
* Untreated clinically significant coronary artery disease requiring revascularization
* Acute myocardial infarction or unstable ischemia-related angina within 30 days prior to the planned procedure
* Any percutaneous coronary, intracardiac or carotid intervention within 30 days prior to the planned procedure
* Any coronary or intracardiac or carotid intervention within 30 days prior to the planned procedure
* Cardiogenic shock manifested by low cardiac output, vasopressor dependence, or mechanical hemodynamic support TRINITY-US Trial #: Ver 1.0, 14 Nov 2023, Confidential Page 7 of 8
* Cerebrovascular stroke (ischemic or bleeding) within prior 3 months to enrollment
* Active peptic ulcer or active gastrointestinal bleeding within prior 3 months to enrollment
* Blood dyscrasias as defined: leukopenia (WBC \<1000 mm3), thrombocytopenia (platelet count \<50,000 cells/mm3), history of bleeding diathesis, or coagulopathy
* Inability to tolerate anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy
* Severe liver failure
* Renal insufficiency (eGFR \<30 mL/min \[per the Cockcroft-Gault formula\] and/or renal replacement therapy)
* Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation (e.g., resting heart rate \>120 bpm)
* Pregnancy or intent to become pregnant prior to completion of all protocol follow-up requirements
* Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease requiring steroids or requiring continuous home oxygen
* Untreatable hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the following: all antiplatelets, all anticoagulants, nitinol alloys (nickel and titanium), bovine tissue, glutaraldehyde, or contrast media
* Estimated life expectancy \<12 months.
* Subjects currently participating in another clinical trial of an investigational drug or device that has not yet completed its primary endpoint
* Patients with current history of illicit drug use
* Any other condition making it unlikely the patient will be able to complete all protocol procedure and follow-ups determined by the investigator

Where this trial is running

New York, New York

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 Tricuspid RegurgitationTransvenous Tricuspid ReplacementLuX-Valve Plus System
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.