TriClipTM Device: Transcatheter TriClip placement in the tricuspid valve to repair the valve and correct regurgitation
Study summary
The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the TriClip device in improving clinical outcomes in symptomatic patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), who are at intermediate or greater estimated risk for mortality or morbidity with tricuspid valve surgery. This randomized controlled trial will compare the investigational device (TriClip device) to Control (Medical Therapy).
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* In the judgment of the site local heart team, subject has been adequately treated per applicable standards (including medical management) and stable for at least 30 days as follows:
* Optimized medical therapy for treatment of TR (e.g. diuretics).
* Medical and/or device therapy, for mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease and heart failure.
* The Eligibility Committee will confirm that the subject has been adequately treated medically.
* Subject is symptomatic with Severe TR despite being optimally treated as described above. TR severity is determined by the assessment of a qualifying TTE and confirmed by the ECL. The ECL will also request a TEE to confirm TR etiology. Note: If any cardiac procedure(s) occur after eligibility was determined, TR severity will need to be re-assessed 30 days after the cardiac procedure(s).
* The cardiac surgeon of the site local heart team concur that the patient is at intermediate or greater estimated risk for mortality or morbidity with tricuspid valve surgery.
* New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class II, III or ambulatory class IV
* In the judgment of the TriClip(TM) implanting Investigator, femoral vein access is determined to be feasible and can accommodate a 25 Fr catheter.
* Age ≥18 years at time of consent.
* Subject must provide written informed consent prior to any trial related procedure.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) \> 70 mmHg or fixed pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension as assessed by right heart catheterization (RHC)
* Severe uncontrolled hypertension Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) ≥ 180 mmHg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥ 110 mm Hg
* Any prior tricuspid valve procedure that would interfere with placement of the TriClip(TM) device
* Indication for left-sided (e.g. severe aortic stenosis, severe mitral regurgitation) or pulmonary valve correction prior 60 days. Note: Patients with concomitant Mitral and tricuspid valve disease will have the option of getting their MR treated, and wait 60 days prior to being reassessed for the trial.
* Pacemaker or ICD leads that would prevent appropriate placement of the TriClip(TM) clip.
* Tricuspid valve stenosis - Defined as a tricuspid valve orifice of ≤ 1.0 cm2 and/or mean gradient ≥5 mmHg as measured by the ECL
* Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) ≤20%
* Tricuspid valve leaflet anatomy which may preclude clip implantation, proper clip positioning on the leaflets or sufficient reduction in TR. This may include:
* Evidence of calcification in the grasping area
* Presence of a severe coaptation defect (\> 2cm) of the tricuspid leaflets
* Severe leaflet defect(s) preventing proper device placement
* Ebstein Anomaly - Identified by having a normal annulus position while the valve leaflets are attached to the walls and septum of the right ventricle.
* Tricuspid valve anatomy not evaluable by TTE and TEE
* Active endocarditis or active rheumatic heart disease or leaflets degenerated from rheumatic disease (i.e. noncompliant, perforated).
* MI or known unstable angina within prior 30 days
* Percutaneous coronary intervention within prior 30 days
* Hemodynamic instability defined as systolic pressure \< 90 mmHg with or without afterload reduction, cardiogenic shock or the need for inotropic support or intra-aortic balloon pump or other hemodynamic support device.
* Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) within prior 90 days
* Chronic dialysis
* Bleeding disorders or hypercoagulable state
* Active peptic ulcer or active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
* Contraindication, allergy or hypersensitivity to dual antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy.
* Note: Contraindication to either antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy (individually not both therapies) is not an exclusion criterion.
* Ongoing infection requiring current antibiotic therapy (if temporary illness, patients may enroll 30 days after discontinuation of antibiotics with no active infection).
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to device materials
* Evidence of intracardiac, inferior vena cava (IVC), or femoral venous mass, thrombus or vegetation.
* Life expectancy of less than 12 months
* Subject is currently participating in another clinical trial that has not yet completed its primary endpoint.
* Subject is currently participating in another clinical investigation for valvular heart disease(s).
* Pregnant or nursing subjects and those who plan pregnancy during the clinical investigation follow-up period. Female subjects of child-bearing potential are required to have a negative pregnancy test done within 7 days of the baseline visit per site standard test. Female patients of childbearing potential should be instructed to use safe contraception (e.g., intrauterine devices, hormonal contraceptives: contraceptive pills, implants, transdermal patches hormonal vaginal devices, injections with prolonged release.) It is accepted, in certain cases, to include subjects having a sterilized regular partner or subjects using a double barrier contraceptive method.
* Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to comply with follow-up requirements, or impact the scientific soundness of the clinical investigation results.
Primary outcome measure(s)
For Randomized Cohort: Hierarchical Composite of All-cause Death or Tricuspid Valve Surgery, Heart Failure Hospitalizations, and KCCQ Improvement — 12 Months Analysis of hierarchical composite of all-cause death or tricuspid valve surgery, heart failure hospitalizations, and KCCQ improvement of at least 15 points was performed in ITT population using Finkelstein-Schoenfeld method.
A win ratio was also calculated to descriptively quantify the magnitude of treatment benefits. The win ratio is calculated as the ratio of the number of wins in Device versus Control patients. The primary analysis population consisted of 175 Device patients and 175 Control patients, resulting in 30,625 Device-Control patient pairs (i.e., 175 × 175).
For Single-Arm Cohort: Rate of Survival Through 12 Months With a Quality of Life Improvement (Assessed Using KCCQ Overall Score) of at Least 10 Points Compared to Baseline. — 12 months This outcome will be assessed as the percentage of subjects meeting the definition of the endpoint.
Trial sites (76)
Facility
City
Region
Status
University Hospital - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
Alabama
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Cardiovascular Research Center
Phoenix
Arizona
Phoenix Cardiovascular Research Group
Phoenix
Arizona
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
Scottsdale
Arizona
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson
Arizona
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla
California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
California
El Camino Hospital
Mountain View
California
Providence Medical Foundation (St. Joseph Hospital)
Orange
California
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento
California
University of California - Davis Medical Center
Sacramento
California
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco
California
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
California
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora
Colorado
Yale New Haven
New Haven
Connecticut
JFK Medical Center
Atlantis
Florida
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton
Florida
Morton Plant Valve Clinic
Clearwater
Florida
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach
Florida
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami
Florida
Palm Beach Garden Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens
Florida
Tallahassee Research Institute
Tallahassee
Florida
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta
Georgia
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago
Illinois
Northshore University HealthSystem
Evanston
Illinois
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Indiana
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kansas
Cardiovascular Research Institute of Kansas
Wichita
Kansas
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Houma
Louisiana
MedStar Health Research Institute
Hyattsville
Maryland
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston
Massachusetts
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
Massachusetts
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Albany Medical Center
Albany
New York
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo
New York
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset
New York
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York
New York
New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
New York
New York
+ 36 more sites — see the full list on the official registry below.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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