Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 Months and up

Understanding moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation and its outcomes

Official title: Clinical and Echocardiographic Characteristics and Prognosis of trIcuspid regurgiTation (EPIT): Prospective and Retrospective Follow-up of a Cohort of Patients With Moderate or Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT03546231 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at patients with moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation to see how it affects their heart health and when surgery might be needed.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Months and up
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 15, 2018
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT03546231 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously undergone surgery for the tricuspid valve or refuse to participate 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 focuses on the characteristics and prognosis of patients with moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR). The tricuspid valve, often overlooked in echocardiography, plays a crucial role in heart function, and TR can lead to significant complications, including right heart failure. The study aims to better define the timing for surgical intervention in patients with TR, as current guidelines are vague due to a lack of prognostic data. By utilizing transthoracic echocardiography, the study will assess the hemodynamic impact of TR and its progression over time.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies and surgical timing for patients with tricuspid regurgitation, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on tricuspid regurgitation management, this study addresses a poorly codified area, making it a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \>18 ans
* inclusion criteria: moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation
* exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate/ prior surgery of the tricuspid valve

Where it's running

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie
    Amiens, France
    Recruiting

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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.