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Compares treatment options for Aortic Valve Stenosis
Official title Comparison of Allegra vs Sapien Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Valve-In-Valve Indication
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06049654
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The VIVALL-2 study is a randomized trial to compare the self-expandable supra-annular Allegra and the balloon-expandable intra-annular Edwards transcatheter valve systems in patients with degenerated biological aortic surgical valve.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients meeting ALL the following criteria will be included:
- Patients aged ≥ 18 years.
- Severe haemodynamical valve deterioration of a biological aortic valve implanted surgically, including severe valve stenosis (effective aortic valve...
- The patient has cardiac symptoms and/or deterioration of left ventricular ejection fraction attributable to the aortic valve disease.
- Heart team decision of VIV procedure.
You likely can't join if
- Patients meeting, at least, 1 of the following criteria will be excluded:
- Patients who openly express their refusal to participate in the study.
- Female patients in gestational age.
- Presence or suspicious of biological aortic valve thrombosis.
- Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to antithrombotic therapy (or inability to be anticoagulated during the procedure), nitinol, or...
- Ongoing sepsis and/or suspicious or diagnosis of endocarditis.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients meeting ALL the following criteria will be included:
- Patients aged ≥ 18 years.
- Severe haemodynamical valve deterioration of a biological aortic valve implanted surgically, including severe valve stenosis (effective aortic valve area \< 1.0 cm2) and/or severe valve regurgitation.
- The patient has cardiac symptoms and/or deterioration of left ventricular ejection fraction attributable to the aortic valve disease.
- Heart team decision of VIV procedure.
- Patient is willing to return at 30 days for TTE and to be clinically contacted at 1 year.
- Patients meeting, at least, 1 of the following criteria will be excluded:
- Patients who openly express their refusal to participate in the study.
- Female patients in gestational age.
- Presence or suspicious of biological aortic valve thrombosis.
- Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to antithrombotic therapy (or inability to be anticoagulated during the procedure), nitinol, or sensitivity to contrast media which cannot be adequately pre-medicated.
- Ongoing sepsis and/or suspicious or diagnosis of endocarditis.
- Patients whose life expectancy is \< 1 year due to non-cardiac comorbid conditions.
- Medical, social, or psychological conditions that preclude the subject from appropriate consent or adherence to the protocol required follow-up exams.
- True inner diameter of the prosthetic valve \> 27 mm.
- Transfemoral access inadequate to accommodate an 18F sheath.
- Patients included in other clinical trials (excluding registries).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Alessandria, Italy
- Perugia, Italy
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Majadahonda, Spain
- Salamanca, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Alessandria, Italy; Perugia, Italy; L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Majadahonda, Spain; Salamanca, Spain and 4 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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