Down Sizing Strategy (HANGZHOU Solution) vs Standard Sizing Strategy TAVR in Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis (Type 0)

NCT ID: NCT05511792

Last Updated: 2025-10-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

206 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-06-27

Study Completion Date

2030-06-30

Brief Summary

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To compare down sizing strategy versus annular sizing strategy technique (control group) in Type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis (AS) patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with self-expanding valves (SEVs): a randomized superiority trial

Detailed Description

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a favorable alternative for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) patients of all surgical risk profiles. Patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) underwent TAVR had similar 30-day mortality as well as stroke and new pacemaker implantation rates compared to tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) subjects, but carried higher risk of moderate/severe perivalvular leakage (PVL), conversion to surgery and device failure. Clinical experience in China suggests BAV and heavy calcium burden are more common among TAVR candidates than US/EU cohorts.

Morphological characteristics at supra-annular structure (from annulus to the level of sinotubular junction) are quite complex in BAV, especially concomitant with heavily calcified leaflets. From our previous single center clinical practice, "waist sign" above the annulus during balloon aortic valvuloplasty in TAVR was often observed in patients with bicuspid AS, suggesting that supra-annular structures are the most constrained portion of BAV anatomy where the prosthesis anchors and seals. Therefore, we developed a balloon based supra-annular sizing strategy for self-expanding valves implantation in BAV and the device failure rate as well as pacemaker implantation rates were relatively low as shown in previous cohort study. Several other studies have also achieved successful outcomes associated with device "down sizing" (using a device smaller than that recommended by annular sizing).

The aim of this study is to compare "down sizing"strategy (experimental group) versus annular sizing strategy (control group) in BAV patients undergoing TAVR with self-expanding valves.

Conditions

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Aortic Stenosis With Bicuspid Valve

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
Participants and Outcomes Assessors all remain unaware of the intervention assignments throughout the trial.

Study Groups

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TAVR with down sizing strategy

Balloon sizing will be used during procedural. Pre-dilation with balloon size just below the annular size. 20mm for annular size of 20-23mm. 23mm for annular size 23-26mm.

Waist sign with less than mild contrast regurgitation: Evolut PRO Valve one size smaller than manufacturer recommendation and Target implant depth 0-3mm.

No waist sign and/or contrast regurgitation or unable to finish supra-annular sizing: Evolut PRO annular sizing (per manufacturer recommendation) with implant depth 0-3mm.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

TAVR for BAV Using Down Sizing with the Evolut Pro platform

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Down sizing strategy in Type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expanding valves

TAVR with standard sizing strategy

Pre-dilation with balloon size just below the annular size. 20mm for annular size of 20-23mm. 23mm for annular size 23-26mm.

The prosthesis size of Evolut PRO will be chosen based on manufacturer recommendation. The target implant depth will be 0-3mm.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

TAVR for BAV Using Traditional Sizing strategy with the Evolut Pro platform

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Traditional sizing strategy in Type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expanding valves

Interventions

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TAVR for BAV Using Down Sizing with the Evolut Pro platform

Down sizing strategy in Type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expanding valves

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

TAVR for BAV Using Traditional Sizing strategy with the Evolut Pro platform

Traditional sizing strategy in Type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expanding valves

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Down Sizing Strategy Standard Sizing Strategy

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age ≥ 65 years;
2. Age \<65 years and age ≥ 60 years with high surgical risk after combing STS Risk Estimate (≥ 8%), Katz activities of Daily Living, major Organ System Dysfunction and Procedure-Specific Impediment;
3. Severe, bicuspid aortic stenosis: Mean gradient ≥40 mmHg OR Maximal aortic valve velocity ≥4.0 m/sec OR Aortic valve area ≤1.0 cm2 (or aortic valve area index of ≤0.6 cm2/m2); if SVi \<35mL/m2, low-dose dobutamine stress echocardiography is required;
4. NYHA classification ≥ II;
5. Type 0 (Sievers classification) by MDCT;
6. Perimeter-derived annulus diameter ranges from 20.0 mm to 26.0 mm;
7. Candidate for Transfemoral TAVR;
8. The study patient has been informed of the nature of the study, agrees to its provisions and has provided written informed consent as approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC) of the respective clinical site.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any contra-indication for Self-expanding bioprosthetic aortic valve deployment Leukopenia (WBC \< 3000 cell/mL), acute anemia (Hgb \< 9 g/dL), Thrombocytopenia (Plt\< 50,000 cell/mL).
2. Active sepsis, including active bacterial endocarditis with or without treatment;
3. Evidence of an acute myocardial infarction ≤ 1 month (30 days) before the intended treatment \[(defined as: Q wave MI, or non-Q wave MI with total CK elevation of CK-MB ≥ twice normal in the presence of MB elevation and/or troponin level elevation (WHO definition)\].
4. Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 3 months (90 days) of the procedure.
5. Estimated life expectancy \< 12 months (365 days) due to carcinomas, chronic liver disease, chronic renal disease or chronic end stage pulmonary disease.
6. Any Emergent surgery required before TAVR procedure.
7. A known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the following that cannot be adequately medicated:aspirin or heparin (HIT/HITTS) and bivalirudin; clopidogrel; Nitinol (titanium or nickel); contrast media
8. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding that would preclude anticoagulation.
9. Subject refuses a blood transfusion.
10. 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).
11. Other medical, social, or psychological conditions that in the opinion of the investigator precludes the subject from appropriate consent or adherence to the protocol required follow-up exams.
12. Currently participating in an investigational drug or another device study (excluding registries).
13. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM with myocardium more than 1.5cm without an identifiable cause) with obstruction (HOCM).
14. Echocardiographic evidence of intracardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation.
15. Severe mitral stenosis amenable to surgical replacement or repair.
16. Aortic valve type cannot be determined (Sievers classification).
17. Significant aortic disease, including marked tortuosity (hyperacute bend), aortic arch atheroma \[especially if thick (\> 5 mm), protruding or ulcerated\] or narrowing (especially with calcification and surface irregularities) of the abdominal or thoracic aorta, severe"unfolding" and horizontal aorta(Annular Angulation\>70°).
18. Ascending aorta diameter \> 50 mm.
19. Aortic or iliofemoral vessel characteristics that would preclude safe placement of the introducer sheath.
20. Patient is considered high risk for TAVR by CT corelab, including coronary obstruction, annular rupture and other severe TAVR-Related complications.
21. Previous pacemaker implantation.
Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jian' an Wang, PhD, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

Locations

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Fujian Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Fuzhou University

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Xiamen University

Xiamen, Fujian, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Lanzhou University First Hospital

Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status RECRUITING

SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUN YAT-SEN University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Yulin First People's Hospital

Yulin, Guangxi, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Zhengzhou Seventh People's Hospital

Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Site Status RECRUITING

The Second XIANGYA Hospital Of Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, China

Site Status RECRUITING

The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

Site Status RECRUITING

First Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Qingdao, Shandong, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Qingdao Municipal Hospital

Qingdao, Shandong, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Hospital

Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China

Site Status RECRUITING

The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Ning Bo First Hospital

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Jian' an Wang, PhD, MD

Role: CONTACT

+86057187783777

Facility Contacts

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Xinjing Chen, PhD

Role: primary

Yan Wang

Role: primary

Ming Bai

Role: primary

Jiancheng Xiu

Role: primary

Ruqiong Nie

Role: primary

Ping Li

Role: primary

Shenwei Zhang

Role: primary

Zhengfei Fang

Role: primary

Xiaoping Peng, PhD

Role: primary

Zuyi Yuan

Role: primary

Lei Jiang

Role: primary

Yibing Shao

Role: primary

Yining Yang

Role: primary

Jian'an Wang, MD

Role: primary

Xiaomin Cheng

Role: primary

References

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Guo Y, Liu X, Li R, Ng S, Liu Q, Wang L, Hu P, Ren K, Jiang J, Fan J, He Y, Zhu Q, Lin X, Li H, Wang J. Comparison of downsizing strategy (HANGZHOU Solution) and standard annulus sizing strategy in type 0 bicuspid aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial. Am Heart J. 2024 Aug;274:65-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2024.04.011. Epub 2024 May 1.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 38701961 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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SAHZU 2022-0327

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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