NCT04029337 · HighLife SAS
An Early Feasibility Study of the HighLife 28mm Trans-Septal Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System
What this study is about
Study to evaluate the feasibility, safety and performance of the HighLife trans-septal Transcatheter Mitral Valve in patients with moderate-severe and severe mitral regurgitation who are at high risk for surgical treatment.
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Study to evaluate the feasibility, safety and performance of the HighLife trans-septal Transcatheter Mitral Valve in patients with moderate-severe and severe mitral regurgitation who are at high risk for surgical treatment.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
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
- Tucson, Arizona
- Los Angeles, California
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- New York, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Houston, Texas
- Richmond, Virginia
Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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How long does a clinical trial last?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Mar 17, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations