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At a Glance
Age
22 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
663 (estimated)
Sponsor
EmStop Inc · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who need a specific heart procedure called TAVR. Participants will use the EmStop Embolic Protection System to help safely replace their aortic valve.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am at least 22 years old.
I can provide written consent.
I have a left ventricular ejection fraction of 30% or more.
I need a TAVR procedure for my aortic valve.
I have had an echocardiogram within the last 6 months.
I have had a CTA scan within the last 6 months.
You may not be able to join if
I have had a stroke or TIA in the last 6 months.
I have a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 30%.
I have had a heart attack in the past 30 days.
I am planned for any other heart surgery in 30 days before or after TAVR.
I have renal failure with eGFR less than 30 mL/min.
I have an active infection or endocarditis.
I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
I am participating in another clinical study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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The objective of this study is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of the EmStop Embolic Protection System when used as indicated to capture and remove thrombus/debris during self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
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Eligibility Criteria
Clinical Inclusion Criteria
1. Age ≥ 22 years at the time of consent
2. Meets FDA-approved indications for elective transfemoral self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure on a native or non-native (valve-in-valve) aortic valve. Note: Due to Neurologist availability and …
Clinical Inclusion Criteria
1. Age ≥ 22 years at the time of consent
2. Meets FDA-approved indications for elective transfemoral self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure on a native or non-native (valve-in-valve) aortic valve. Note: Due to Neurologist availability and importance of capturing the neurological assessments, procedures must be performed Monday-Thursday.
3. Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 30% as confirmed by echocardiogram
4. Willing and able to provide written informed consent and written HIPAA authorization prior to initiation of study procedures
5. Willing and able to comply with the protocol-specified procedures and assessments
Imaging Inclusion Criteria
1. Echocardiogram including left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 30% within 6 months (180 days) prior to the index procedure and prior to randomization to confirm adequate cardiac function.
2. Subjects must undergo a computed tomography angiography (CTA) scan within 6 months (180 days) prior to the index procedure and prior to randomization to confirm anatomic compatibility with the study device and the control device. Subjects must meet the following anatomical inclusion criteria:
EmStop Angiographic (CTA) Inclusion Criteria 1. Subject anatomy is compatible with correct device positioning with:
* Ascending aorta length ≥8 cm
* Femoral and iliac artery minimal lumen diameter of ≥ 8.0 mm
* Ascending aorta/aortic arch diameter is ≥25 or ≤40 mm.
* Ascending aorta or aortic arch exhibits ≤ Grade 1 atheromatous disease and limited wall calcification
Sentinel Angiographic (CTA) Inclusion Criteria
1\. Subject anatomy, excluding bovine arch anatomy, is compatible with correct device positioning with:
* Artery diameter is 9-15 mm for the brachiocephalic artery and 6.5-10 mm in the left common carotid artery
* Arterial stenosis \<70% in either the left common carotid artery or the brachiocephalic artery
* Brachiocephalic or left carotid artery without significant stenosis, ectasia, dissection, or aneurysm at the aortic ostium or within 3 cm of the aortic ostium
* Adequate blood flow to the right upper extremity
* Access vessels without excessive tortuosity
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Requires use of a balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve for the index procedure
2. Documented history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the prior 6 months, or any prior stroke with a permanent major disability or deficit (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale \[NIHSS\] \>1 at baseline)
3. Left ventricular ejection fraction \<30%, cardiogenic shock, or hypotension requiring inotropes or mechanical circulatory support, within 3 months prior to index procedure
4. Acute myocardial infarction (MI) within 30 days of the planned index procedure
5. Planned to undergo any other open cardiac surgical or left heart interventional procedure (e.g., concurrent coronary revascularization) during the TAVR procedure or within 30 days prior to the TAVR procedure. The need for a postoperative pacemaker implant after TAVR is not exclusionary.
6. Renal failure, defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min
7. Hypercoagulable state that cannot be corrected by additional periprocedural heparin
8. History of intolerance, allergic reaction, or contraindication to any of the study medications, including heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or a sensitivity to contrast media or anesthesia that cannot be adequately pre-treated
9. Undergoing therapeutic thrombolysis
10. History of bleeding diathesis or major coagulopathy
11. Hepatic failure (Child-Pugh class C)
12. Active endocarditis or ongoing systemic infection, defined as fever (\>38°C) and/or WBC \>15,000 IU
13. Known allergy to any materials used in the EmStop system (e.g., nitinol)
14. Currently participating in another drug or device clinical study
15. Known or suspected to be pregnant, or is lactating; women of child bearing age must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 48 hours prior to the index study procedure
16. Vulnerable subject populations (e.g., incarcerated or cognitively challenged adults)
17. Any other clinical reasons deemed by the investigators of the study in which the patient would not be an appropriate candidate for the study
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