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

An interventional study of TAVR for BAV Using Down Sizing with the Evolut Pro platform and TAVR for BAV Using Traditional Sizing strategy with the Evolut Pro platform in Aortic Stenosis With Bicuspid Valve, sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University. Recruiting at 15 sites in China. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-10-03.

Sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Jun 2022; still recruiting 4 years 3 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
206
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
60 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

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

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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.

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Conditions studied

  • Aortic Stenosis With Bicuspid Valve
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In context

Lead sponsor

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University is the lead sponsor of 1,058 studies on the registry; 511 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
60 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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

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.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
206 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    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.

    Procedure: TAVR for BAV Using Down Sizing with the Evolut Pro platform

  • Active comparator
    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.

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

Interventions

  • ProcedureTAVR 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

    Also known as: Down Sizing Strategy

  • ProcedureTAVR 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

    Also known as: Standard Sizing Strategy

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Composite endpoint of Clinical Event Rate of Device Success (VARC-3), Free of pacemaker implantation, and Free of new onset complete left bundle branch block at 1 month

    Composite endpoint of Device Success (VARC-3), Free of pacemaker implantation, and Free of new onset complete left bundle branch block at 1 month

    Time frame: 1 month after index procedure

Secondary outcomes

  1. New onset complete left bundle branch block

    New onset complete left bundle branch block with QRS ≥120ms at 1 month

    Time frame: 1 month after index procedure

  2. Permanent pacemaker implantation

    Permanent pacemaker implantation within one month

    Time frame: 1 month after index procedure

  3. Device success Rate

    Device success per VARC-3 definition

    Time frame: 1 month after index procedure

  4. More than (≥) moderate regurgitation

    More than (≥) moderate regurgitation on echocardiography at 1month

    Time frame: 1 month after index procedure

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Study locations

15 of 15 sites recruiting
  • Fujian Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Fuzhou University
    Fuzhou, Fujian, China
    Recruiting
  • Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Xiamen University
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
    • Yan Wang · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Lanzhou University First Hospital
    Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
    • Ming Bai · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
    • Jiancheng Xiu · Contact
    Recruiting
  • SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUN YAT-SEN University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    • Ruqiong Nie · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Yulin First People's Hospital
    Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
    • Ping Li · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Zhengzhou Seventh People's Hospital
    Zhengzhou, Henan 450016, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second XIANGYA Hospital Of Central South University
    Changsha, Hunan, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
    Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
    Recruiting
  • First Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    • Zuyi Yuan · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
    Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
    • Lei Jiang · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Qingdao Municipal Hospital
    Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
    • Yibing Shao · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Hospital
    Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
    • Yining Yang · Contact
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, China
    Recruiting
  • Ning Bo First Hospital
    Ningbo, Zhejiang 315010, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • 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. PubMed 38701961 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — undecided

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 3, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05511792
Lead sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 23, 2022
Start date
Jun 27, 2022
Primary completion
Jul 30, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 30, 2030 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 3, 2025

Study contacts

Jian' an Wang, PhD, MD
Contact
wja@zju.edu.cn
+86057187783777
Jian' an Wang, PhD, MD
study chair · 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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