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Clinical Safety and Efficacy of the VDyne Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System for the Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation

Sponsor: VDyne, Inc.

NCT ID: NCT05797519

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At a glance

What the study gets you
Access to the study treatment being tested
Type of study
Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
Time in hospital
In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention
VDyne Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (device)
How long the study runs
Study runs about 93 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention
VDyne Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System — device: The study investigational device is the VDyne Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System.
Patient visit burden
Not specified by the sponsor

In plain English

This study is testing the VDyne Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System, a device placed without open-heart surgery, to treat tricuspid regurgitation — a condition where the valve on the right side of the heart does not close properly, letting blood leak backwards. The trial is funded by VDyne, Inc. It aims to check how safe and effective the system is.

Who can take part

  • Aged 18 or over
  • Have severe or worse leakage of the tricuspid valve (whether primary or secondary)
  • Have heart failure symptoms graded as New York Heart Association (NYHA) class 2 or above; if class 4, must still be able to walk about
  • Been on steady heart failure medicine, including a water tablet (diuretic), for more than 30 days before the procedure
  • A heart team recommends them for the VDyne System
  • Screening committees and imaging checks confirm the device suits their body

Who may not be able to

  • Heart or blood vessel anatomy unsuitable for the device
  • Cannot tolerate blood-thinning or anti-clotting medicines needed for the procedure
  • Allergic to nickel or titanium
  • Pumping strength of the main left heart chamber (left ventricle) below 30%
  • Severe weakness of the right side of the heart, or major problems with the tricuspid valve and its supporting tissue
  • Blood infection (sepsis) or infection of the heart valve lining in the last 6 months
  • Blood clot, growth, or lump in the right heart or on the tricuspid valve
  • Heavy calcium build-up on the tricuspid valve ring or flaps
  • Severe high blood pressure in the lung arteries
  • Past rheumatic fever affecting the tricuspid valve area
  • Significant coronary artery disease needing treatment, or other planned heart procedures or surgery within 30 days before or after
  • Severe narrowing of the neck arteries causing symptoms
  • Certain pacemakers or defibrillators fitted in the last 60 days, or pacing wires that would get in the way of the valve
  • Heart shock or instability needing support medicines or machines at the time of the procedure
  • Previous tricuspid valve surgery or catheter treatment leaving devices that would block the new valve
  • Other significant valve disease needing treatment
  • Significant hole in the heart (a small patent foramen ovale without major shunt is allowed)
  • Stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months
  • Severe lung disease, including severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or continuous use of home oxygen or steroid tablets
  • Heart attack in the last 30 days
  • Severe kidney problems or dialysis
  • Advanced liver disease
  • Bleeding needing a blood transfusion in the last 30 days, or clotting disorders that cannot be managed
  • Weakened immune system or conditions that impair healing
  • Low white blood cells, long-standing low haemoglobin (below 9), low platelets (below 70), or a history of unusual bleeding
  • Unwilling to receive blood products
  • Allergy or contraindication to procedure medicines (such as contrast dye) that cannot be managed
  • Life expectancy under 12 months from non-heart conditions, or treatment judged unlikely to help
  • Current intravenous drug use (must be drug-free over 1 year)
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study
  • Groups considered vulnerable (children, people with cognitive impairment, prisoners, and similar)
  • Currently in another experimental drug or device trial that could interfere with this one
  • Unable or unwilling to give written informed consent or to attend required tests and follow-up visits

What taking part involves

  • • A replacement tricuspid valve (the VDyne System) is implanted using a thin tube inserted through a blood vessel, rather than open-heart surgery
  • • Blood-thinning medicine is needed during the procedure, and anti-clotting or antiplatelet medicines afterwards
  • • A heart team plus screening and imaging checks confirm whether the device suits the person before treatment

Time commitment: Not stated — ask the trial team (the data does not say how many visits, how long follow-up lasts, or the full schedule of tests).

Plain-English summary (AI-generated) from registry data. Not eligibility advice — only the trial team can confirm whether you can take part. Use the eligibility checker to see how your health profile matches this trial.

Type of study
Testing a treatment
Ages
18 Years and over
Who
All
Number of participants
120
Started
2023-03-01
Last checked
2026-08

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

  • • Testing a new treatment for tricuspid regurgitation
  • • NA - 120 participants
  • • The purpose of this clinical study is to collect safety and efficacy data of the VDyne System to support Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark of the VDyne System

Who can take part?

  • • Ages 18 Years and over
  • • Diagnosed with tricuspid regurgitation

Where?

  • • Brighton - Royal Sussex Hospital
  • • London - Royal Brompton Hospital

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

The purpose of this clinical study is to collect safety and efficacy data of the VDyne System to support Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark of the VDyne System.

Tricuspid RegurgitationTricuspid Valve DiseaseTricuspid Valvular Disorders

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Eligibility at a Glance

Key info

  • Age: 18 Years and over
  • Who can join: All genders

Biomarkers mentioned

eGFR

What the study is looking for

  • ✓Severe or greater tricuspid valve regurgitation of primary or secondary etiology.
  • ✓NYHA class ≥ II. If NYHA Class IV, patient must be ambulatory.
  • ✓Subject is adequately treated with medical therapy for heart failure \>30 days prior to index procedure, including a...
  • ✓Heart Team determines patient is a recommended candidate for the VDyne System.
  • ✓Age 18 years or older at time of the index procedure.

Who cannot take part

  • ✗VDYNE SYSTEM SUITABILITY
  • ✗Patient anatomy (heart and vascular) is not suitable for the VDyne System as assessed by Imaging Core Labs,...
  • ✗Intolerance to procedural anticoagulation or post-procedural antiplatelet/anticoagulation regimen that cannot be...
  • ✗Hypersensitivity to nickel or titanium
  • ✗CLINICAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA (assessed by pre-procedural imaging)
See the full criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Severe or greater tricuspid valve regurgitation of primary or secondary etiology. 2. NYHA class ≥ II. If NYHA Class IV, patient must be ambulatory. 3. Subject is adequately treated with medical therapy for heart failure \>30 days prior to index procedure, including a diuretic. 4. Heart Team determines patient is a recommended candidate for the VDyne System. 5. Age 18 years or older at time of the index procedure. 6. Clinical Screening Committee (CSC) and Imaging Core Labs confirm suitability for treatment with the VDyne System. Exclusion Criteria: VDYNE SYSTEM SUITABILITY 1. Patient anatomy (cardiac and vascular) is not suitable for the VDyne System as assessed by Imaging Core Labs, Sponsor and/or Clinical Screening Committee (CSC) 2. Intolerance to procedural anticoagulation or post-procedural antiplatelet/anticoagulation regimen that cannot be medically managed 3. Hypersensitivity to nickel or titanium CLINICAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA (assessed by pre-procedural imaging) 4. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \<30% 5. Severe RV dysfunction as assessed by the Clinical Screening Committee (CSC). 6. Significant abnormalities of the tricuspid valve and sub-valvular apparatus 7. Sepsis including active infective endocarditis (IE) (within the last 6 months) 8. Right ventricular, atrial thrombus, vegetation or mass on tricuspid valve. 9. Severe tricuspid annular or leaflets calcification 10. Systolic pulmonary hypertension with systolic pulmonary artery pressure \>70 mmHg or pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) \>5 wood units as determined by RHC. 11. History of rheumatic fever that impacts the native tricuspid valve or surrounding structures. CONCOMITANT PROCEDURES 12. Significant coronary artery disease requiring treatment such as symptomatic, unresolved multi-vessel or unprotected left main coronary artery disease (CAD). 13. Any planned surgery or interventional procedure within 30 days prior to or following the implant procedure. This includes any planned concomitant cardiovascular procedure \[e.g. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), pulmonary vein ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion, septal defect repair, etc.\] 14. Unresolved severe symptomatic carotid stenosis (\> 70% by ultrasound) 15. Cardiac resynchronization therapy device or implantable pulse generator implanted within 60 days of planned implant procedure. 16. Permanent pacing leads that will interfere with delivery or implantation of the VDyne Valve. 17. Cardiogenic shock or hemodynamic instability requiring inotropes or mechanical support devices at the time of planned implant procedure. 18. Prior tricuspid valve surgery or catheter-based therapy with permanent residual device(s) implanted that would preclude delivery or implantation of the VDyne Valve (e.g. valve replacement, edge to edge repair, etc.) 19. Significant valvular heart disease requiring intervention other than the tricuspid valve 20. Known significant intracardiac shunt \[e.g. septal defect), patent foramen ovales (PFOs) without significant shunts are allowed\] COMORBIDITIES 21. Cerebrovascular accident (stroke, TIA) within 6 months of treatment procedure 22. Severe lung disease \[severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or continuous use of home oxygen or oral steroids\] 23. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) within 30 days 24. Significant renal dysfunction (eGFR\<30 ml/min/1.73m2) or on dialysis 25. End-stage liver disease (MELD \> 11 and Child-Pugh class C) 26. Bleeding requiring transfusion within 30 days 27. Coagulopathy or other clotting disorder that cannot be medically managed 28. Chronic immunosuppression or other condition that could impair healing response 29. Any of the following: leukopenia, chronic anemia \[Hemoglobin (Hgb) \< 9\], current thrombocytopenia (platelets \<70), history of bleeding diathesis, or coagulopathy 30. Unwilling to receive blood products GENERAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA 31. Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to procedural or post-procedural medications (e.g., contrast solution) which cannot be adequately managed medically 32. Life expectancy less than 12 months due to non-cardiac comorbidities 33. Treatment is not expected to provide benefit (futile) 34. Current IV Drug user (must be free drug abuse for \> 1 year) 35. Pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study 36. Vulnerable patient groups (minors, cognitively impaired persons, prisoners, persons whose willingness to volunteer could be unduly influenced by the expectation of benefits associated with participation or of retaliatory response from senior members of a hierarchy in case of refusal to participate, such as students, residents, and employees) 37. Currently participating in an investigational drug or device trial that has not reached its primary endpoint or is likely to interfere with this study 38. Patient (or legal guardian) unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent before study-specific procedures are conducted 39. Patient unable or unwilling to comply with study required testing and follow-up visits.

Where Is This Study? (2 UK sites)

Royal Sussex Hospital

Brighton BN2 1ES, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
David Hildick-SmithPrincipal Investigator

Royal Brompton Hospital

London, United Kingdom

WITHDRAWN
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Main Email: gstt.research.rbhh@nhs.net

gstt.research.rbhh@nhs.netn/a

How to Get in Touch

Vinny Podichetty

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

+1.763.777.5969 vpodichetty@vdyne.com

Pree Bassi

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

+1-612-438-6888 pbassi@vdyne.com
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2026-08