Mitral Valve Screening Survey
This study is for people with issues with their mitral valve, one of the heart's four valves. New procedures, often called TMVI, are being developed to fix these valves without open-heart surgery. However, many people who are considered for these new treatments don't meet the strict requirements to have them. This study aims to gather information about these individuals. We want to understand what their hearts are like, why they couldn't have the new procedures, and how their health progresses over time. This will help doctors learn more about mitral valve disease and improve how we decide who is best suited for future treatments.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine your heart has four doors, or 'valves,' that help blood flow in the right direction. The mitral valve is one of these important doors. Sometimes, this door doesn't work quite right, which is called mitral valve disease.
Doctors are always looking for better ways to fix heart problems. For mitral valve disease, new procedures called 'transcatheter mitral valve interventions' (TMVI) are being developed. These are exciting because they are less invasive than traditional open-heart surgery.
However, these new procedures are still quite new, and doctors have very strict rules about who can have them. This study is about people who were thought about for these new procedures but, after careful checks, weren't able to have them. We want to learn more about what makes these procedures unsuitable for some, what their hearts look like on scans, and how their health journey continues. This information will help doctors understand mitral valve disease better and improve treatments in the future.
Key takeaways
- This study collects information about people with mitral valve disease.
- It focuses on those who were considered for new valve procedures but couldn't have them.
- No new treatments or tests are involved for participants.
- Information from existing medical records will be used.
- The aim is to help doctors better understand mitral valve disease and improve future care.
- Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for adults who have mitral valve disease and were considered for new valve procedures (called TMVI) but ultimately couldn't have them.
To join, you must be 18 years old or older and be willing and able to understand what the study involves and agree to take part.
You can't join if you are under 18, or if you actually went ahead and had one of the new TMVI procedures.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Do you have a problem with your heart's mitral valve?
- Were you considered for a new heart valve procedure (TMVI)?
- Did you *not* end up having a TMVI procedure?
What does participation involve?
If you take part in this study, you won't be given any new treatments or medicines. Instead, the study will involve collecting information that your doctors already routinely gather about your health and your heart. This includes details about your medical history, any scans you've had (like heart ultrasounds or CT scans), and how your health changes over time, as part of your normal medical care. You won't have to make extra visits or undergo special tests just for the study; the researchers will simply be looking at your existing health records.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (16)
- Phoenix Cardiovascular Research GroupVerified postcodePhoenix, United States· Recruiting
- Keck Hospital of USCVerified postcodeLos Angeles, United States· Recruiting
- MedStar Washington Hospital CenterVerified postcodeWashington D.C., United States· Recruiting
- Morton Plant HospitalVerified postcodeClearwater, United States· Recruiting
- HealthPark Medical CenterVerified postcodeFort Myers, United States· Recruiting
- Northwestern UniversityVerified postcodeChicago, United States· Recruiting
- MercyOne Iowa Heart CenterVerified postcodeWest Des Moines, United States· Recruiting
- University of Kansas Medical CenterVerified postcodeKansas City, United States· Recruiting
- Massachusetts General HospitalVerified postcodeBoston, United States· Recruiting
- Ascension St. John's HospitalVerified postcodeDetroit, United States· Recruiting
- NYU Langone Health - Long IslandVerified postcodeMineola, United States· Recruiting
- The Ohio State UniversityVerified postcodeColumbus, United States· Recruiting
Common questions
What is the mitral valve?
It's one of the heart's four 'doors' that helps blood flow in the right direction through your heart.
What does 'TMVI' mean?
It stands for new, less invasive procedures being developed to fix problems with the mitral valve without open-heart surgery.
Will I get any special treatment in this study?
No, this study is about collecting information from your routine care, not providing new treatments.
How long will I be in the study?
The study will collect information over time from your regular health checks, but you won't have extra visits just for the study.
Is my personal information kept private?
Yes, all your health information is handled with strict confidentiality and used only for research purposes.
How to find out more
Kassandra Lopez
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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