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Safety & Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve® System-Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis With Significant Comorbidities in Extreme Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Severe Aortic Stenosis
Interventions
Device: Medtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Registration Number
NCT01675440
Lead Sponsor
Medtronic Cardiovascular
Brief Summary

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Medtronic CoreValve® System for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in subjects with significant comorbidities in whom the risk of surgical aortic valve replacement has a predicted operative mortality or serious, irreversible morbidity risk of ≥50% at 30 days.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic CoreValve® System (MCS) in a subset of subjects excluded from the U.S. Extreme Risk Pivotal Trial population due to one or more additional co-morbidities, as measured by a composite of all-cause death or major stroke at 12 months, in the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in subjects necessitating aortic valve replacement. Subjects enrolled in this study have a predicted operative mortality or serious, irreversible morbidity risk of ≥50% at 30 days associated with surgical aortic valve replacement.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
782
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject must have co-morbidities such that one cardiologist and two cardiac surgeons agree that medical factors preclude operation, based on a conclusion that the probability of death or serious morbidity exceeds the probability of meaningful improvement. Specifically, the predicted operative risk of death or serious, irreversible morbidity is ≥ 50% at 30 days.

  • Subjects must meet all of the criteria under at least one of the sub-groups 2a-c:

    a. Senile degenerative aortic valve stenosis and i. At least one of the following co-morbid conditions:

    1. Severe (≥3-4+) mitral valve regurgitation as measured by echocardiography

    2. Severe (≥3-4+) tricuspid valve regurgitation as measured by echocardiography

    3. End-stage renal disease requiring renal replacement therapy (Stage 5 of the KDOQI CKD Classification) or creatinine clearance <20cc/min but not requiring renal replacement therapy

      AND

      ii. mean gradient > 40 mmHg or jet velocity greater than 4.0 m/sec by either resting or dobutamine stress echocardiogram (if the LVEF < 50%), or simultaneous pressure recordings at cardiac catheterization either resting or with dobutamine stress (if the LVEF < 50%) AND iii. an initial aortic valve area of ≤ 0.8 cm2 (or aortic valve area index ≤0.5 cm2/m2) by resting echocardiogram or simultaneous pressure recordings at cardiac catheterization

      AND/OR

      b. Low gradient, low output aortic stenosis as defined by the presence of all three of the following i. In the presence of LVEF <50%, absence of contractile reserve, a mean gradient ≥25mmHg and <40mmHg AND jet velocity less than 4.0m/sec with dobutamine stress echocardiography or simultaneous pressure recordings at cardiac catheterization OR In the presence of LVEF ≥50%, a mean gradient ≥25mmHg and <40mmHg AND jet velocity less than 4.0 m/sec, by echocardiography or simultaneous pressure recordings at cardiac catheterization AND ii. an initial aortic valve area of ≤0.8 cm2 (or aortic valve area index ≤0.5 cm2/m2) by resting echocardiogram or simultaneous pressure recordings at cardiac catheterization AND iii. radiographic evidence of severe aortic valve calcification AND/OR c. Failed bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve

  • Subject is symptomatic from his/her aortic valve stenosis, as demonstrated by New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class II or greater.

  • The subject or the subject's legal representative has been informed of the nature of the study, agrees to its provisions and has provided written informed consent as approved by the IRB of the respective clinical site.

  • The subject and the treating physician agree that the subject will return for all required post-procedure follow-up visits.

Exclusion Criteria

Clinical

  • Evidence of an acute myocardial infarction ≤30 days before the MCS TAVI procedure.
  • Any percutaneous coronary or peripheral interventional procedure performed within 30 days prior to the MCS TAVI procedure
  • Blood dyscrasias as defined: leukopenia (WBC <1000mm3), thrombocytopenia (platelet count <50,000 cells/mm3), history of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy.
  • Untreated clinically significant coronary artery disease requiring revascularization.
  • Cardiogenic shock manifested by low cardiac output, vasopressor dependence, or mechanical hemodynamic support.
  • Need for emergency surgery for any reason.
  • Severe ventricular dysfunction with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <20% as measured by resting echocardiogram.
  • Recent (within 6 months) cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
  • Active Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding that would preclude anticoagulation.
  • A known hypersensitivity or contraindication to all anticoagulation/antiplatelet regimens (including ability to be anticoagulated for the index procedure), nitinol, or [allergic] sensitivity to contrast media which cannot be adequately pre-medicated.
  • Ongoing sepsis, including active endocarditis.
  • Subject refuses a blood transfusion.
  • Life expectancy <12 months due to associated non-cardiac co-morbid conditions.
  • Other medical, social, or psychological conditions that in the opinion of an Investigator precludes the subject from appropriate consent.
  • Severe dementia (resulting in either inability to provide informed consent for the study/procedure, prevents independent lifestyle outside of a chronic care facility, or will fundamentally complicate rehabilitation from the procedure or compliance with follow-up visits).
  • Currently participating in an investigational drug or another device study.
  • Symptomatic carotid or vertebral artery disease.

Anatomical

Subject has a:

  • Native aortic annulus size <18 mm or >29 mm per the baseline diagnostic imaging (not applicable for TAV in SAV subjects) OR

  • Surgical bioprosthetic annulus <17mm or >29mm i. Stented SAV per the manufactured labeled inner diameter OR ii. Stentless SAV per the baseline diagnostic imaging

  • Subject has a pre-existing prosthetic heart valve with a rigid support structure in either the mitral or pulmonic position:

    1. that could affect the implantation or function of the study valve OR
    2. the implantation of the study valve could affect the function of the pre-existing prosthetic heart valve
  • Moderate to severe mitral stenosis.

  • Mixed aortic valve disease: aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation with predominant aortic regurgitation, (AR is moderate-severe to severe (≥3-4+))(except for failed surgical bioprothesis)

  • Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

  • Echocardiographic evidence of new or untreated intracardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation.

  • Severe basal septal hypertrophy with an outflow gradient.

  • Aortic root angulation (angle between plane of aortic valve annulus and horizontal plane/vertebrae) >70° (for femoral and left subclavian/axillary access) and >30° (for right subclavian/axillary access).

  • Ascending aorta that exceeds the maximum diameter for any given native or surgical bioprosthetic* aortic annulus size (see table below) Aortic Annulus Diameter/ Ascending Aorta Diameter, 18 mm* - 20 mm/ >34 mm, 20 mm - 23 mm/ >40 mm, 23 mm - 27 mm/ >43 mm, 27 mm - 29 mm/ >43 mm,

    * 17mm for surgical bioprosthetic aortic annulus

  • Congenital bicuspid or unicuspid valve verified by echocardiography (Not applicable for TAV in SAV subjects).

  • Sinus of valsalva anatomy that would prevent adequate coronary perfusion.

  • Degenerated surgical bioprothesis presents with a significant concomitant perivalvular leak (between prothesis and native annulus), is not securely fixed in the native annulus, or is not structurally intact (e.g. wireform frame fracture) (ONLY FOR TAV in SAV subjects)

  • Degenerated surgical bioprothesis presents with a partially detached leaflet that in the aortic position may obstruct a coronary ostium (ONLY FOR TAV in SAV subjects)

Vascular

  • Transarterial access not able to accommodate an 18Fr sheath.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Severe (≥3-4+) Mitral Valve RegurgitationMedtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)Mitral valve regurgitation ≥3-4+
Severe (≥3-4+) Tricuspid Valve RegurgitationMedtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)Tricuspid valve regurgitation ≥3-4+
Low Gradient Low Output Aortic StenosisMedtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)Low gradient low output aortic stenosis
Failed Bioprosthetic Surgical Aortic ValveMedtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)Stenosed, insufficient or combined bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve failure
2 or More ConditionsMedtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)2 or more of the listed conditions
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Medtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)End stage renal disease requiring renal replacement therapy or a creatinine clearance (CRCL) \<20 cc/min, but not on dialysis
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
All-cause Mortality or Major stroke12 months

All-cause Mortality or Major Stroke

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life (QoL) Change from Baseline30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

QoL change from baseline using the following measures: •Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) •SF-12 •EuroQoL

Cardiovascular Deaths and Valve-related Deaths30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

The number of cardiovascular deaths and valve-related deaths

Index Procedure Related Major Adverse Events (MAEs)Procedure

Index procedure-related MAE events will be summarized

Echocardiographic Assessment of Valve Performance30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

Using the following measures: • Transvalvular mean gradient • Effective orifice area (EOA) •degree of aortic valve regurgitation

Strokes30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

The number of subjects with strokes and TIAs

Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Event (MACCE) Event Rate30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

MACCE is defined as a composite of: • All-Cause Death • Myocardial Infarction (MI) • All Stroke • Reintervention (defined as any cardiac surgery or percutaneous reintervention catheter procedure that repairs, otherwise alters or adjusts, or replaces a previously implanted valve)

The Occurrence of individual MACCE Components30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

Individual MACCE Components Include: - All Cause Mortality - MI - All stroke - Reintervention (defined as any cardiac surgery or percutaneous reintervention catheter procedure that repairs, otherwise alters or adjusts, or replaces a previously implanted valve)

Conduction Disturbance Requiring Permanent Pacemaker Implantation30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

The incidence of conduction disturbance requiring permanent pacemaker implantation

Change in Distance Walked During 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT) from Baseline30 days and 12 months

Change in distance walked during 6MWT from baseline

Ratio of Days Alive Out of Hospital Versus Total Days Alive12 months
Procedural SuccessNumber of days from admission to discharge

Defined as device success and absence of in-hospital MACCE

Evidence of Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

PVD was defined according to VARC using the site reported echocardiography assessments including aortic regurgitation (AR) and aortic stenosis (AS) evaluations. Total AR reported as moderate or severe was considered PVD. AS was defined as significant stenosis and considered PVD if one of the following was met: •Peak velocity \> 4 m/s •Mean gradient \> 35 mmHg •EOA \< 0.8 cm2 •TVIV1 / TVIV2 \< 0.25

Major Adverse Events (MAEs)30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

MAEs Include: •MACCE •Acute Kidney Injury •Cardiac Tamponade •Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction •Cardiogenic Shock •Valve Endocarditis •Life-Threatening, Disabling or Major Bleeding •Major Vascular Complication •Cardiac Perforation •Device Migration/Valve Embolism

Change in NYHA Class30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

Change from baseline (continuous variable). A positive number corresponds to NYHA worsening; a negative number corresponds to NYHA improvement.

Aortic Valve Disease Hospitalization30 days, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter up to 5 years

The number of subjects re-hospitalized after the initial procedure

Length of Index Procedure Hospital StayNumber of days from admission to discharge

The length of index procedure hospital stay will be summarized

Device SuccessNumber of days from admission to discharge

Defined as: 1) Successful vascular access, delivery and deployment of the device, and successful retrieval of the delivery system, 2) Correct position of the device in the proper anatomical location (placement in the annulus with no impedance on device function), 3) Intended performance of the prosthetic valve (aortic valve area \> 1.2 cm2 for 26, 29 and 31mm valves, ≥ 0.9 cm2 for 23mm valve (by echocardiography using the continuity equation) and mean aortic valve gradient \< 20 mmHg or peak velocity \< 3 m/sec, without moderate or severe prosthetic valve aortic regurgitation) 4) Only one valve implanted in the proper anatomical location. For TAV in SAV subjects, only # 1, 2 and 4 will be used to calculate device success.

Trial Locations

Locations (43)

Hartford Hospital

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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Piedmont Heart Institute

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

University of Southern California University Hospital

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles Medical Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Iowa Heart Center

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital

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Dallas, Texas, United States

University of Miami Health System / Jackson Memorial Hospital

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Miami, Florida, United States

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital

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Houston, Texas, United States

University of Kansas Hospital

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Duke University Medical Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

NYU Langone Medical Center

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New York, New York, United States

North Shore University Hospital

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Manhasset, New York, United States

St. John Hospital and Medical Center

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Banner Good Samaritan

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Wake Forest University - Baptist Medical Center

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

University of Michigan Health Systems

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

St. Luke's Medical Center - Aurora Health Care

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Yale New Haven Hospital

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

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Palo Alto, California, United States

Washington Hospital Center / Georgetown Hospital

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Mount Sinai Medical Center

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Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Loyola University Medical Center

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Maywood, Illinois, United States

St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Cardiovascular Institute of the South/Terrebonne General

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Houma, Louisiana, United States

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Detroit Medical Center Cardiovascular Institute

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Spectrum Health Hospitals

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Morristown Memorial Hospital

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Morristown, New Jersey, United States

University Hospitals - Case Medical Center

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Lenox Hill Hospital

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New York, New York, United States

The Mount Sinai Medical Center

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New York, New York, United States

St. Francis Hospital

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Roslyn, New York, United States

The Ohio State University Medical Center - The Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Geisinger Medical Center

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Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

Riverside Methodist Hospital

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pinnacle Health

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Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

The Methodist Hospital - The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

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Houston, Texas, United States

University of Vermont Medical Center

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Burlington, Vermont, United States

Inova Fairfax Hospital

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Falls Church, Virginia, United States

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