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Valvular Heart Disease Registry

This study is like a special collection of information, called a registry, for people in the UK who are having a heart procedure to fix or replace a heart valve. These procedures are done using a thin tube or catheter, rather than open-heart surgery. The study will collect details about people before, during, and after their procedure. By looking at all this information together, doctors hope to better understand how these heart valve treatments work and how they can be made even better in the future. This will help improve care for many people with heart valve conditions.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Technical University of Munich

Enrolment target

2,000

Start

01 Apr 2015

Estimated completion

01 Jan 2030

Valvular Heart Disease

What is this study about?

Heart valves are like little doors in your heart that control blood flow. Sometimes these doors don't open or close properly, which is called 'valvular heart disease'. When this happens, doctors might suggest a special procedure to fix or replace the faulty valve. These procedures are often done using a thin tube (called a catheter) inserted into a blood vessel, rather than traditional open-heart surgery.

This study is creating a special record, called a registry, to collect information about people who are having these types of heart valve procedures. Think of it like gathering all the puzzle pieces from many different patients. Doctors want to understand things like how well these procedures work, what people's health is like before and after, and any challenges that might arise.

By carefully looking at information from many different patients over time, researchers hope to gain valuable insights. This will help them learn more about the best ways to treat heart valve conditions using these less invasive procedures, ultimately improving care and outcomes for people in the UK.

Key takeaways

This study collects information about heart valve procedures.
It aims to improve future care for people with heart valve disease.
Participation involves sharing medical information from your routine treatment.
You won't have extra procedures or visits for the study.
Your decision to join or leave the study won't affect your medical care.

Who may be eligible?

To be included in this study, you must be an adult, aged 18 or older. The main requirement is that you have a significant heart valve problem that your doctor has decided needs one of these special procedures to fix or replace the valve.

There are not many reasons why someone would not be able to join. The most important one is that you must be willing and able to understand what the study involves and give your clear permission to take part. If you can't give your informed consent, then you won't be able to join.

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?
Have you been diagnosed with a severe heart valve problem?
Are you scheduled to have a heart valve repair or replacement procedure using a catheter?
Are you able to understand what the study involves and agree to take part?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this registry, it will mostly involve sharing information that your doctors are already collecting as part of your usual care. There won't be any extra hospital visits just for the study, and you won't need to take any new medications.

The study team will collect information about your health before your procedure, details of the procedure itself, and how you are doing afterwards. This information will come from your medical records and any follow-up appointments you have with your heart care team. The total duration of your involvement will depend on how long your doctor typically monitors patients after this type of heart valve procedure, but it's mainly about collecting existing data.

Potential risks and benefits

Since this study is simply collecting information from your routine care, there are very few direct risks to you. Your medical information will be kept private and handled with care. The main benefit is that by sharing your details, you'll be helping doctors learn more about heart valve procedures. This could lead to better treatments and improved care for future patients. Remember, taking part is completely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw your consent and leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Klinik für Innere Medizin I
Verified postcode
München, Germany· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'valvular heart disease'?

It means your heart valves, which control blood flow, aren't working as well as they should.

What is a 'transcatheter intervention'?

It's a way to fix or replace a heart valve using a thin tube called a catheter, avoiding open-heart surgery.

Will I have to do anything extra if I join?

No, you won't have extra visits or new medications; the study will use information from your regular care.

Who can join this study?

Adults (18+) who are having a heart valve procedure for a severe valve problem and agree to participate.

Will my personal details be safe?

Yes, all your medical information will be kept private and handled securely.

How to find out more

Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.