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As part of an academic medical center, the Department of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine aims to improve the human health through scientific research.

Clinical trials test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices or interventions with human subjects. They look to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases. Clinical trials are part of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical advances.

The following searchable list includes all Department of Surgery clinical trials currently looking for participants. Please feel free to contact us with inquiries about any of our ongoing research.

Trials

APOLLO

This study is enrolling subjects with at least moderate-to-severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation to test a new investigational device for mitral regurgitation. A separate study cohort (MAC Cohort) will enroll subjects with at least moderate symptomatic mitral regurgitation combined with mitral stenosis in the presence of mitral annular calcification (…
This study is enrolling subjects with at least moderate-to-severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation to test a new investigational device for mitral regurgitation. A separate study cohort (MAC Cohort) will enroll subjects with at least moderate symptomatic mitral regurgitation combined with mitral stenosis in the presence of mitral annular calcification (MAC). The new investigational device is a mitral valve replacement called the Medtronic IntrepidTM Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System. The purpose of the TMVR device is to function similarly to a standard bioprosthetic (man-made) valve implant in that it allows blood to flow only in the forward direction, relieving mitral regurgitation. A standard valve implant, however, is sewn directly into the heart during surgery in which the chest is fully open, the patient is put on heart-lung bypass support and the heart is temporarily stopped to sew in the valve. The IntrepidTM TMVR device is intended to be placed through a less invasive procedure, without sewing, and without requiring heart-lung bypass support or stopping the heart. Participation in this study will last for approximately 5 years. Participants will be expected to attend a minimum of 7 in-person scheduled study visits after discharge from the hospital at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months after the procedure.
Eligibility CriteriaEnrolling participants with mitral valve regurgitation who are at high risk of experiencing major complications while undergoing open-heart surgery due to their current medical conditions or anatomical reasons (relating to how and where the heart, mitral valve, and blood vessels are placed within the body). Additionally, physicians have determined that these participants may not be optimally treated with currently approved transcatheter repair therapies.
Principal InvestigatorMalaisrie, S. ChrisMalaisrie, S. Chris
Location(s)
  • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
    Chicago, IL
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT03242642IRB number STU00206197
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CLASP IID/IIF

The objectives of this pivotal clinical trial are to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System for transcatheter mitral valve repair compared to the MitraClip system in the treatment of patients with symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and who have been determined to be at prohibitive risk for …
The objectives of this pivotal clinical trial are to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System for transcatheter mitral valve repair compared to the MitraClip system in the treatment of patients with symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and who have been determined to be at prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by the Heart Team.
Eligibility Criteria

Primary Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is determined to be at prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by a heart team
  • Mitral regurgitation (3+ to 4+) by echo (TTE or TEE) as measured by the core lab
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 20%
  • Principal InvestigatorDavidson, Charles JDavidson, Charles J
    Location(s)
    • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT03706833IRB number STU00208635
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    REPAIR-MR

    The purpose of this research study is to compare health outcomes of patients diagnosed with Primary MR who have their MV repaired with open heart surgery, which is the current standard treatment, to patients who have their Mitral Valve repaired with the MitraClip System. The MitraClip System uses a less …
    The purpose of this research study is to compare health outcomes of patients diagnosed with Primary MR who have their MV repaired with open heart surgery, which is the current standard treatment, to patients who have their Mitral Valve repaired with the MitraClip System. The MitraClip System uses a less invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve.

    Subjects are asked to participate in this Study because they have moderate-to-severe or severe MR and it has been determined to have symptoms due to heart failure despite being treated with currently available therapies. MR occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart needs to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood forward.

    The Study will enroll approximately 500 subjects at up to 60 sites in Europe, United States, and Canada. The Study consists of two arms: Device Arm and Control Arm.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Subject has severe (Grade III or greater per the ASE criteria, which includes severitygrades of 3+ and 4+) primary MR (mixed etiology is acceptable provided theprincipal mechanism of action is a degenerative mitral valve) as assessed bythe ECL.
    • Subject is at least 75 years of age

    Principal InvestigatorDavidson, Charles JDavidson, Charles J
    Location(s)
    • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT04198870IRB number STU00211557
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    Precision MRI of Left Atrial Fibrosis for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

    To develop new MRI approaches that can better quantify the severity of left atrial fibrosis, for the purposes of predicting whether patients will revert to atrial fibrillation (AF) following an initial successful procedure…

    To develop new MRI approaches that can better quantify the severity of left atrial fibrosis, for the purposes of predicting whether patients will revert to atrial fibrillation (AF) following an initial successful procedure

    Eligibility Criteria

    Primary Inclusion Criteria:

    • Patients ≥ 18 years old
    • Patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF undergoing routine pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)
    • Patients undergoing a cardiac MRI prior to AF ablation

    Primary Exclusion Criteria:

    • Contraindication to MRI
    • Abnormal renal function (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2)

    Principal InvestigatorKim, DanielKim, Daniel
    Location(s)
    • Map it 710 N. Fairbanks Ct. Olson Pavilion
      Chicago, IL
    • Map it 710 N. Fairbanks Court
      Chicago, IL
    IRB number STU00213834
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    ALLIANCE AVIV

    Safety and Effectiveness of Balloon-Expandable Bioprosthetic SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Failing Aortic Bioprosthetic Valves

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Failing aortic bioprosthetic valve demonstrating ≥ moderate stenosis and/or ≥ moderate insufficiency
    • Bioprosthetic valve size suitable for SAPIEN X4 THV based on computed tomography angiography (CTA) analysis
    • NYHA functional class ≥ II
    Principal InvestigatorMalaisrie, S. ChrisMalaisrie, S. Chris
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05172960IRB number STU00217246
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    Keywords Sapien Valve
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    TANDEM II EFS

    This study is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized single-arm Early Feasibility Study to evaluate the safety and performance of the DUO Transcatheter Tricuspid Coaptation Valve System in Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Presence of severe or greater tricuspid regurgitation as determined by the Echo Core Lab
    • Patient is symptomatic despite medical therapy
    • The local Site Heart Team determines the Patient is appropriate for transcatheter valve intervention
    Principal InvestigatorDavidson, Charles JDavidson, Charles J
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05913908IRB number STU00218668
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    Keywords TR Tricuspid
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    EXTEND

    Thoraflex Hybrid and Relay Extension Post-Approval Study

    Eligibility Criteria

    Patient will undergo treatment with a Thoraflex Hybrid device

    Principal InvestigatorMalaisrie, S. ChrisMalaisrie, S. Chris
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05639400IRB number STU00219308
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    ARISE-II

    Evaluation of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft (ASG device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Ascending Aorta

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Ascending Aortic pathologies warranting surgical repair
    • Anatomic compatibility with the ASG device based on Gore Imaging Sciences review
    • Must be considered high-risk for open surgical repair
    Principal InvestigatorMehta, ChristopherMehta, Christopher
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05800743IRB number STU00219695
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    Preserve Heart Study

    Study of Hearts Transplanted after Non-Ischemic Heart PRESERVation from Extended Donors

    Eligibility Criteria

    Listed for heart transplantation

    Principal InvestigatorBryner, BenBryner, Ben
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05881278IRB number STU00220133
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    Keywords Transplant Xvivo
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    ALLIANCE AVIV

    This study is testing the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN X4 and X4S Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in subjects who are at high or greater surgical risk with a failing aortic bioprosthetic valve

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Failing aortic bioprosthetic valve demonstrating ≥ moderate stenosis and/or ≥ moderate insufficiency
    • Bioprosthetic valve size suitable for SAPIEN X4/X4S THV based on computed tomography angiography (CTA) analysis
    • NYHA functional class ≥ II
    Principal InvestigatorMalaisrie, S. ChrisMalaisrie, S. Chris
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05172973IRB number STU00220206
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    ARISE III Pivotal

    Evaluation of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft in the Treatment of De Novo Type A Aortic Dissections

    Eligibility Criteria
    • De novo Type A aortic dissection (≤30 days from symptom onset to index endovascular procedure) compatible with the treatment requirements of the ASG device
    • Primarily intended to be treated by placement of the ASG device in the ascending aorta. Distal adjunctive procedures not in contact with the ASG device may be performed during the index endovascular procedure at the discretion of the Investigator
    • Anatomic compatibility of the ascending aorta required for implanting the ASG device
    Principal InvestigatorMehta, ChristopherMehta, Christopher
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT06827990IRB number STU00223951
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    TWIST EFS

    Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement with the INNOVALVE System Trial—Early Feasibility Study

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Moderate-severe or severe MR (grade 3+ to 4+); either degenerative MR (DMR) or functional (FMR)
    • Symptomatic MR (i.e., NYHA Class ≥ II) despite optimal or maximally tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)
    • Deemed to be at elevated risk for conventional mitral valve surgery by the heart team
    Principal InvestigatorDavidson, Charles JDavidson, Charles J
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT04919980IRB number STU00224778
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    Keywords MV Mitral Valve
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    ARTIZEN Study

    A Prospective, Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of ArcevoTM LSA in the Open Repair of Aortic Arch Aneurysms and Dissections

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Patient has one of the following indications for open surgery based on computed tomography angiography (CTA) completed within 90 days of informed consent
      • Acute, subacute, or chronic dissection that involves the aortic arch and the descending thoracic aorta, with or without involvement of the ascending aorta
      • Aneurysm that involves the aortic arch and the descending thoracic aorta, with or without involvement of the ascending aorta
    Principal InvestigatorMalaisrie, S. ChrisMalaisrie, S. Chris
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT07089576IRB number STU00224737
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    AGENT DCB Stance

    To assess the safety and effectiveness of the AGENTTM Paclitaxel Coated Balloon Catheter (AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon, AGENT DCB) compared to standard of care percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment for de novo coronary lesions.

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Subject is eligible for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
    • Target lesion is a de novo lesion located in a native coronary artery and meets at least 1 of the 3 criteria
    Principal InvestigatorSchimmel, Daniel RichardSchimmel, Daniel Richard
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT06959524IRB number STU00225870
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    NANO-Clamp AF

    The primary objective of this Pivotal study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Pulse Biosciences nsPFA™ Cardiac Surgery System in treating atrial fibrillation during concomitant cardiac surgical procedures.

    Eligibility Criteria
    • Subject has history of documented paroxysmal (AF that is intermittent and terminates within ≤ 7 days of onset) or persistent/long standing persistent atrial fibrillation (AF that is continuous and sustains for > 7 days and requires intervention) within one year prior to enrollment. Documentation may include ECG, transtelephonic monitor (TTM), Holter monitor or telemetry strip from the study hospital or an outside physician
    • Subject is scheduled to undergo non-emergent cardiac surgical procedure(s) to be performed on cardiopulmonary bypass including open-heart surgery via sternotomy for one or more of the following: Mitral valve repair or replacement, Aortic valve repair or replacement, Ascending aortic aneurysms, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)/Patent Foramen Ovalle (PFO) or Coronary artery bypass procedures
    • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 30% (determined by echocardiography or cardiac catheterization performed within 60 days of enrollment as documented in patient medical history)
    Principal InvestigatorHodges, Kevin EdwardHodges, Kevin Edward
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT06355063IRB number STU00225644
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    Poylin - Duramesh/STU00220106

    Comparison of hernia rates between Duramesh™ vs standard sutures.

    Eligibility Criteria

    All patients with a stoma (independent of diagnosis)

    Age 18 or greater

    Surgical oncology patient where routine radiologic surveillance for malignancy is planned

    Patient accepts participation and gives informed consent

    Principal InvestigatorPoylin, VitaliyPoylin, Vitaliy
    Location(s)
    • Map it 251 E. Huron St. Fifth Floor, Suite 704
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT06511414IRB number STU00220106
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    ENVISION

    Evaluation of the Navitor Transcatheter Heart Valve in Low and Intermediate Risk Patients who have Severe, Symptomatic, Aortic Stenosis Requiring Aortic Valve Replacement

    Eligibility Criteria
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification of II, III, or IV
  • Aortic annulus diameter of 19‐30 mm and ascending aorta diameter of 26-44 mm for the specified valve size listed in the IFU, as measured by CT (systolic phase) conducted within 12 months prior to informed consent
  • Suitable for transcatheter aortic valve implantation via transfemoral access
  • Principal InvestigatorAsgar, Anita WAsgar, Anita W
    Location(s)
    • Map it 675 N. Saint Clair St. Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100
      Chicago, IL
    ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05932615IRB number STU00222575
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