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Mitral RegurgitationNCT06684171

Comparison of Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Repair Using Echo Only with Echo Combined with X Ray for Mitral Regurgitation (ECHO-CLIP)

A study testing Echocardiographic guidance and Fluoroscopic guidance in people with Mitral Regurgitation, run by Pan Xiangbin at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease in the elderly population, frequently associated with poor prognosis if not treated. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) has recently emerged as a popular strategy due to minimal invasiveness. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Mitral Regurgitation
What is being tested?
Echocardiographic guidance and Fluoroscopic guidance
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
200 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
29 Mar 2024to 31 Oct 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects meet either the first or second inclusion criteria in combination with the third and fourth ones were eligible.
  • Symptomatic DMR subjects with MR ≥ 3+ at high surgical risk in terms of STS Predicted Risk of Mortality replacement score ≥ 8 or STS Predicted Risk of Mortality repair score ≥ 6.*
  • FMR subjects with LVESD ≤ 70 mm and MR ≥ 3+, despite administration of GDMT for 30 days.*
  • MV anatomy appropriate for TEER procedure.
  • Subjects willing to participate in this study and complete the follow-up on schedule after obtaining informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Myocardial infarction within 12 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Need for concurrent other cardiac procedures.
  • Any endovascular intervention or surgery within 30 days prior to randomization.
  • LVEF < 20%.
  • MV orifice area < 4.0 cm2.
  • Pulmonary artery systolic pressure > 70 mmHg, as determined by echocardiogram.
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  • Severe mitral annular calcification.
  • Unsuitable MV anatomy potentially precluding clip implantation: leaflet calcification or significant leaflet cleft in the grasping zone.
  • Previous MV surgery or current implanted ventricular assist device or current implanted mechanical prosthetic valve.
  • Any intracardiac mass, thrombus, or vegetation, as evidenced by echocardiogram.
  • Active endocarditis or rheumatic heart disease.
  • History of DVT or PE.
  • Abbreviations: DMR, degenerative mitral regurgitation; MR, mitral regurgitation; STS, Society of Thoracic Surgeons; FMR, functional mitral regurgitation; LVESD, left ventricular end-systolic diameter; GDMT, guideline-directed medical therapy; TEER, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; MV, mitral valve; DVT, deep venous thrombosis; PE, pulmonary embolism.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Fuwai Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Shenzhen

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000

    Xiangbin Pan, 86-0755-82180028, panxiangbin@fuwaihospital.org

    Fuwai Hospital Fuwai Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Repair for Mitral Regurgitation Under Fully Echocardiographic Guidance Compared with Under Combined Guidance of Both Echocardiography and Fluoroscopy (ECHO-CLIP Study)

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease in the elderly population, frequently associated with poor prognosis if not treated. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) has recently emerged as a popular strategy due to minimal invasiveness. What's more, previous studies, such as EVEREST II and COAPT study, have demonstrated its efficacy in high-risk patients with primary or secondary MR. Conventional TEER procedure, however, is performed under combined guidance of both echocardiography and fluoroscopy, which potentially results in high radiation exposure and limits its application. Since 2021 2021, the investigators have changed the procedural methodology by performing TEER under full echocardiographic guidance on accumulated dozens of MR patients successfully. To confirm the efficacy of a fully echo-guided TEER procedure, the investigators conduct the ECHO-CLIP study to compare its outcomes with the conventional TEER procedure, as well as evaluate the outcomes of this novel methodology in special populations with radiation contraindications. ECHO-CLIP study is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, noninferior, randomized controlled trial of TEER by two different methodological strategies in treating severe primary or secondary MR. It is anticipated to enroll a total of 200 patients as well to complete the enrollment before Dec 31, 2025 and the follow-up before Dec 31, 2026. This work will potentially demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of the fully echo-guided TEER procedure, thereby revolutionizing the TEER methodology and benefiting more patients.

Being tested
Echocardiographic guidance, Fluoroscopic guidance
Keywords
mitral regurgitation, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, ECHO-CLIP, randomized clinical trail, ultrasound, echo
Medical subject headings
Mitral Valve Insufficiency

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Echocardiographic guidanceProcedure or surgery

    After detailed evaluation, patients randomized in this group will undergo TEER procedure under guidance of fully echocardiography but any fluoroscopy in the entire process.

  • Fluoroscopic guidanceProcedure or surgery

    After detailed evaluation, patients randomized in this group will undergo TEER procedure under combined guidance of echocardiography and fluoroscopy in the entire process.

Study groups in NCT06684171
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Echocardiography-guided groupExperimentalPatients randomized to the echocardiography-guided group will undergo TEER procedure under fully echo guidance.
Receives: Procedure: Echocardiographic guidance
Fluoroscopy-guided groupActive comparatorPatients randomized to the fluoroscopy-guided group will undergo TEER procedure under combined guidance of X ray and echo.
Receives: Procedure: Fluoroscopic guidance

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. 30-day successful rate after device implantation (residual MR ≤2+)

    The primary outcome is the success rate of device implantation at 30 days ( residual MR≤moderate). Evaluation of the primary endpoints was done by specialized sonographers blinded to the intervention.

    Measured: At 30 days after device implantation

Secondary outcomes (29)
  1. 1-year all-cause mortality

    All-cause mortality at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 1 year after implantation

  2. 1-year composite of death, reintervention, and recurrent MR ≥ 3+

    Composite of death, reintervention, and recurrent MR ≥ 3+ at 1 year

    Measured: At 1 year after implantation

  3. Change in SF-36 score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year.

    Change in 36-Item Short Form Survey score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year will be assessed. An increased score after implantation indicates an improvement in quality of life, while a decreased score after implantation indicates an impairment in quality of life.

    Measured: At 30 days and 1 year after implantation

  4. Change in KCCQ score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year.

    Change in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year wiil be assessed. An increased score after implantation indicates an improvement in quality of life, while a decreased score after implantation indicates an impairment in quality of life.

    Measured: At 30 days and 1 year after implantation

  5. Change in HADS score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year.

    Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score from baseline to 30 days and 1 year will be assessed. An increased score after implantation indicates an aggregation in psychological stress, while a decreased score after implantation indicates an improvement in psychological stress.

    Measured: At 30 days and 1 year after implantation

  6. Composite of major adverse events

    Composite of major adverse events immediately after implantation, at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year including death, myocardial infarction, reintervention, nonelective cardiovascular surgery for adverse events, ventilation over 48 hours, gastrointestinal complications requiring surgery, new-onset permanent atrial fibrillation, sepsis, and transfusion of 2 or more units of blood.

    Measured: Immediately after implantation, at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year

  7. Left ventricular ejection fraction

    Left ventricular ejection fraction at 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation

  8. Left ventricular end-diastolic volume and left ventricular end-systolic volume

    Left ventricular end-diastolic volume and left ventricular end-systolic volume at 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation.

  9. Left ventricular end-systolic diameter and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter

    Left ventricular end-systolic diameter and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter at 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation

  10. NYHA functional classification

    At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation.

  11. Regurgitant volume and regurgitant fraction

    Regurgitant volume and regurgitant fraction at 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation

  12. Device implantation rate

    Device implantation rate.

    Measured: At 30 days after device implantation

  13. Vascular complications

    Vascular complications at 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year including access-site hematoma > 6 cm, arteriovenous fistula, symptomatic peripheral ischemia or nerve injury with symptoms or signs over 48 hours, access-site vascular injury requiring surgical repair, PE, ipsilateral DVT, access-site associated infection requiring antibiotics injection or prolonging hospital stay.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and 1 year after implantation

  14. Major bleeding events

    Major bleeding events at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation that is defined as any procedure-related bleeding requiring transfusion of 2 or more units of blood and/or surgical repair

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation

  15. Arrhythmia

    Arrhythmia at 30 days, and at 1 year after implantation

    Measured: At 30 days and 1 year after implantation

  16. Infective Endocarditis

    Infective Endocarditis at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation according to the Duke Criteria.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months and 1 year after implantation

  17. Thrombotic events

    Thrombotic events at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation

  18. Hemolytic events

    Hemolytic events at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation

  19. Iatrogenic atrial septal defect

    Iatrogenic ASD at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

  20. Single leaflet device attachment

    Single leaflet device attachment at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

  21. Mitral Stenosis

    Mitral stenosis at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation that is defined as mitral valve area < 1.5 cm2.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

  22. Mitral valve area

    Mitral valve area at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation.

  23. Transmitral pressure gradient

    Transmitral pressure gradient at 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation

    Measured: At 30 days, 3 months, and at 1 year after implantation

  24. Hospital stay after implantation

    Hospital stay after implantation

    Measured: At study completion with an average of 1 year

  25. ICU stay after implantation

    ICU stay after implantation

    Measured: At study completion with an average of 1 year

  26. 30-day rehospitalization for heart failure

    Rehospitalization for heart failure at 30 days after implantation

    Measured: At 30 days after implantation

  27. New Warfarin Use

    New Warfarin Use at 30 days and 1 year after device Implantation

    Measured: At 30 days and 1 year after implantation

  28. Hospital cost

    Hospital cost

    Measured: At study completion with an average of 1 year

  29. Procedure time and radiation time

    Procedure time and radiation time

    Measured: At study completion with an average of 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Nov 2024
  2. Study start29 Mar 2024
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
200 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06684171
Sponsor's protocol ID
NO.SP2024005(01)A
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
4 Nov 2024
Last updated
12 Nov 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ma J, Wang C, Wang S, Fang F, Zhang F, Yan X, Tang Y, Ouyang W, Pan X, Wang C. Design and Rationale of ECHO-CLIP Study: Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Mitral Regurgitation Under Solely Transesophageal Echocardiographic Guidance Compared With Fluoroscopic and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Coguidance. J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Jul;14(13):e040672. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.124.040672. Epub 2025 Jun 27.

    PubMed 40576040

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Echocardiographic guidance and Fluoroscopic guidance in people with Mitral Regurgitation, run by Pan Xiangbin at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Xiangbin Pan (8688396666, panxiangbin@fuwaihospital.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

30-day successful rate after device implantation (residual MR ≤2+) (time frame: At 30 days after device implantation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06684171, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Nov 2024.

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