An interventional study of Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for cardiovascular disease in Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation, sponsored by Beijing Anzhen Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-11.
Sponsored by Beijing Anzhen Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 55 studies in Mitral Valve Insufficiency with a site in China — 42 open to participants now, 44 under way, none of them phase 3. Mitral Valve Insufficiency · China.
Among the 55 studies in Mitral Valve Insufficiency with a site in China, this one is the 7th largest by planned enrollment of the 40 interventional ones, is one of 7 that started in 2026, is one of 36 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 40 of the 43 other live ones, and was the 47th registered.
468 studies on the registry are indexed under Mitral Valve Insufficiency; 164 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 400 is above the median of 68 across 279 interventional studies indexed under Mitral Valve Insufficiency.
Browse Mitral Valve Insufficiency studies →42 of the 55 studies in Mitral Valve Insufficiency with a site in China are open now, in 3 countries. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 122 Mitral Valve Insufficiency studies recruiting now, 101 (83%) set no upper age limit and 6 (5%) stop at 75 or younger; 13 take children under 18; 1 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
The full table on the hub →55 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2012; this study’s year is marked. 7 started in 2026.
Median enrollment 127 across the 40 interventional studies, 464 across the 15 observational. Of the 5 that completed or were terminated, 1 (20%) have results posted.
18 of 55 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Beijing Anzhen Hospital is the lead sponsor of 192 studies on the registry; 102 are open to participants now.
Beijing Anzhen Hospital has 4 studies filed under Mitral Valve Insufficiency — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
8 of the studies in Mitral Valve Insufficiency with a site in China that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT06162780Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen UniversityTEER for Severe DMR of Low to Intermediate Surgery Risk | 2026-12 |
| NCT07632794Mi ChenArtificial Intelligence Assisting Transcatheter Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT05595187Nanjing Medical UniversityConcomitant Tricuspid Repair in Patients With Left Heart Surgery | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT07243158Hangzhou Valgen Medtech Co., LtdRandomized Controlled Study of Dragonfly System for Functional Mitral Regurgitation | 2027-06-30 |
| NCT06883864Beijing Anzhen HospitalEfficacy and Safety of Catheter abLation in patiEnts With seVere mitrAl regurgiTation and pErsistent Atrial Fibrillation: a Randomized Controlled Trial | 2027-08-01 |
Among the 55 studies in Mitral Valve Insufficiency with a site in China, from their registry updates:
This study is a prospective, randomized, parallel-control, open-label, multicenter clinical trial. Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the Device group (Interventional group) or to no Device group (Control Group). The objective is to identify the safety and effectiveness of the TEER for the treatment of moderate-to-severe (3+) or severe (4+) atrial functional mitral regurgitation (aFMR) in patients who are symptomatic despite maximally tolerated guideline directed medical therapy.
Atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) is a complex cardiovascular condition typified by mitral regurgitation (MR), primarily due to atrial fibrillation-induced or diastolic dysfunction-induced left atrial enlargement, with mitral annular dilation and functional alterations of the mitral valve, rather than intrinsic valvular defects, resulting in regurgitation1. The reported prevalence of AFMR varies across studies, attributable to discrepancies in definitions, diagnostic techniques, research designs, and the specific populations investigated2-8. In a cohort study of hospitalized patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation, the prevalence of moderate or severe AFMR was 7%1. Conversely, in a community-based screening cohort of patients with moderate or severe MR, AFMR accounted for 27% of cases, marginally lower than the proportions of ventricular functional mitral regurgitation (VFMR, 38%) and primary mitral regurgitation (PMR, 32%)9. It can be anticipated that with the acceleration of aging in the global population, the proportion of AFMR may witness a considerable expansion in the future.
Compared with PMR, patients with AFMR frequently present with greater symptoms, diminished exercise tolerance, and heightened risk for hospitalization due to heart failure and increased mortality9,10, underscoring AFMR as a challenging therapeutic scenario. The conventional management strategies for mitral regurgitation have proven less effective in cases of AFMR2,11,12, due to its unique pathophysiological mechanisms, highlighting the imperative for customized treatment modalities.
Optimized guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) has been the cornerstone of treatment for heart failure and associated valvular diseases, including AFMR13. GDMT for heart failure with reduced LVEF typically includes a combination of a beta-blockers, ACE inhibitor, angiotensin receptor blockers or ARNI, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and diuretics, along with anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation and cardiac resynchronization therapy for specific patients. However, the effectiveness of GDMT in treating AFMR specifically in whom the LVEF is typically preserved (≥50%) is not well-established14, as most prior studies have focused on PMR or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. From the pathophysiological perspective of AFMR, strategies that restore sinus rhythm from atrial fibrillation have the potential to improve the prognosis of AFMR. Atrial fibrillation cardioversion may reduce the severity of MR, restore atrial size, enhance cardiac diastolic function, and decrease the incidence of endpoint events15-19. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) has emerged as a promising intervention for MR, in all patients with ventricular FMR and in those with PMR who are at high or prohibitive surgical risk14,20-22. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of TEER in reducing the severity of MR, improving symptoms, and enhancing quality of life in patients with secondary MR23-25. However, its role in AFMR, a subset of secondary MR, is less clear.
Given the distinct pathophysiology of AFMR and the lack of consensus on optimal management, there is a pressing need for clinical trials comparing the efficacy of TEER versus GDMT in this patient population. Such trials are crucial for informing clinical practice and guiding treatment decisions in AFMR. This clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of TEER and GDMT in the management of AFMR, filling a significant knowledge gap in current research and potentially influencing future guidelines and patient care strategies.
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Echocardiographic core laboratory criteria (all must be present):
The mechanism of the atrial FMR is likely either atrial fibrillation (persistent/permanent or paroxysmal [documented]) and/or HFpEF. If HFpEF, one or both of the following must also be present:
1. Septal e' \<7 cm/s or lateral e' \<10 cm/s 2. TR Vmax >2.8 m/s (or PASP >35 mmHg if TR jet is adequate) AND/OR b) Invasive hemodynamic evidence (measured prior to randomization) of elevated LV filling pressures (PCWP (or LVEDP) ≥15 mmHg at rest or ≥25 mmHg with exercise; Note: If PCWP is 12 to 15 mmHg, the patient may be given a 7-10 mL/kg (approximately 500 mL) rapid infusion (over 5-10 min) of normal saline; if PCWP rises to ≥18 mmHg, the subject may be randomized.
4. NT-proBNP ≥300 pg/mL (or BNP ≥100 pg/mL) if at the time of the test the patient is in sinus rhythm or NT-proBNP ≥600 pg/mL (or BNP ≥200 pg/mL) if the patient is in atrial fibrillation 5. Subject remains symptomatic ( class II, III or ambulatory IV) despite maximally tolerated doses of societal indicated class I GDMT for ≥2 months
a) Diuretics as needed to treat pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema b) If atrial fibrillation: Rate control medication to ensure heart rate \<110 bpm c) If HFpEF: i. SGLT2i for at least 2 months (required) ii. MRAs, e.g., spironolactone or finerenone) and angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs, e.g., sacubitril/valsartan) may be used at the discretion of each center (but should not be changed after randomization) 6. SBP \<140 mmHg and HR \<100 bpm (\<110 bpm if in atrial fibrillation) 7. Atrial fibrillation ablation is determined by the local heart team. If ablation is deemed necessary, it will be performed prior to enrollment; if ablation is considered unsuitable, no ablation will be performed after enrollment.
8. Anatomy suitable for TEER 9. The subject or legal guardian voluntarily agrees to comply with all provisions of this clinical trial, including the possibility of being randomly assigned to the control group, as well as participating in all necessary postoperative follow-ups and provides written .
Exclusion Criteria:
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The share of blood the heart’s main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) pushes out with each beat, measured by an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) or a MUGA scan. About 50–70% is normal.
The New York Heart Association’s four classes of how much heart failure limits physical activity.
Studies set their own limit — many outside heart failure leave out class III–IV, while heart failure studies may ask for a particular class. Check the class this study names.
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
The study doctor’s estimate of how long someone is likely to live. Criteria use it so that people can stay in the study long enough for it to answer its question.
LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction)
The share of blood the heart’s main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) pushes out with each beat, measured by an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) or a MUGA scan. About 50–70% is normal.
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NYHA class (heart failure)
The New York Heart Association’s four classes of how much heart failure limits physical activity.
Studies set their own limit — many outside heart failure leave out class III–IV, while heart failure studies may ask for a particular class. Check the class this study names.
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Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Clinically significant
Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.
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Contraindication
A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
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Life expectancy
The study doctor’s estimate of how long someone is likely to live. Criteria use it so that people can stay in the study long enough for it to answer its question.
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Patients will receive transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for atrial functional mitral regurgitation plus maximally tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy for cardiovascular disease
Device: Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair · Drug: Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for cardiovascular disease
Patients will receive maximally tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy for cardiovascular disease
Drug: Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for cardiovascular disease
The intervention to be implemented in this clinical study is Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER), a minimally invasive, image-guided interventional procedure specifically designed for the treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR)
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for cardiovascular disease
Time to first occurrence of a composite event of death from any cause, hospitalization for [worsening] heart failure or unplanned outpatient [worsening] heart failure event within 24 months
Time to first occurrence of a composite event of death from any cause, hospitalization for \[worsening\] heart failure or unplanned outpatient \[worsening\] heart failure event within 24 months * Hospitalization for heart failure requires an admission to an in-patient unit or an emergency room stay for ≥24 hours (or \<24 hours if subject dies in the emergency room). * Outpatient worsening heart failure requires an unplanned visit to a doctor's office, urgent care center or emergency room visit with stay \<24 hours. * Worsening heart failure must be present for both conditions, the definition of which requires all three of the following to be present: 1. Deterioration of HF symptoms: at least 1 of the following symptoms 2. Deterioration of HF signs: 2 physical examination findings or 1 physical examination + 1 laboratory or invasive finding 3. Urgent escalation of therapy
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Number of participants with the primary safety endpoint (device group only)
Primary safety endpoint is the composite of the following events within 30 days * Stroke * Myocardial Infraction * Single-Leaflet Device Attachment (SLDA) * ECL-confirmed mitral stenosis requiring surgery * Any device-related complication requiring nonelective cardiovascular surgery * Durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant * Heart transplantation
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 30 days
Number of participants with hospitalization for [worsening] heart failure or outpatient [worsening] heart failure events
All hospitalization for \[worsening\] heart failure or outpatient \[worsening\] heart failure events at 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Number of participants with all-cause death
All-cause mortality at 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Degree of MR reduction
MR reduction from baseline to 30 days, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Rate of MR severity of 1+ or less
MR severity of 1+ or less at 30 days, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Rate of MR severity of 2+ or less
Rate of MR severity of 2+ or less at 30 days, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Degree of NYHA functional class change
Degree of NYHA functional class change from baseline to 6 months, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Improvement in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score (0-100, higher scores indicate a better outcome)
Improvement in KCCQ score from baseline to 6 months, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 month
Improvement in 6-minute walk distance
Improvement in 6-minute walk distance from baseline to 6 months, 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Reduction in left atrial volume index
Reduction in LAVI from baseline to 12 months and 24 months
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
Number of participants with a secondary safety endpoint (device group only)
Secondary safety endpoint is a composite of stroke, myocardial infraction, non-elective cardiovascular surgery for device related complications, durable LVAD implant or heart transplantation
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 24 months
MR Severity Grade
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years:
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Regurgitant Volume
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Regurgitant Fraction
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left Ventricle End Diastolic Volume (LVEDV)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left Ventricular End Systolic Volume (LVESV)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left Ventricular End Diastolic Dimension (LVEDD)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left Ventricular End Systolic Dimension (LVESD)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure (RVSP)
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Mitral Valve Area
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Mitral Valve Gradient
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left atrial strain
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Left ventricular strain
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Right ventricular strain
The echocardiographic endpoints will be reported at baseline, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
All-cause death
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Cardiovascular death
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Non-cardiovascular death
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Hospitalization for [worsening] heart failure or outpatient worsening heart failure events
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Hospitalizations for [worsening] heart failure
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Outpatient [worsening] heart failure events
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Durable LVAD or heart transplantation
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
NYHA Functional Class
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
6-minute walk distance (6MWD)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score (0-100, higher scores indicate a better outcome)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Mitral valve surgery (including type of surgery)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
New use of CRT
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Durable LVAD implant
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Heart transplantation
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Repeat TEER (including reason for re-intervention)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 30 days and 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Responder analysis for 6 Minutes Walk Distance, where responder is defined as alive and experiencing an improvement of 25 meters and 50 meters (difference in proportion of responders between Device and Control groups).
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Responder analysis for left atrial volume Index, where responder is defined as alive and experiencing an improvement of ≥5 mL/m2 (difference in proportion of responders between Device and Control groups)
The clinical endpoint will be reported at 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Responder analysis for Left Ventricular End Diastolic Volume Index, where responder is defined as alive and experiencing an improvement of ≥12 mL/m2 (difference in proportion of responders between Device and Control groups)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Responder analysis for Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score, where responder is defined as alive and experiencing an improvement of ≥5 points (difference in proportion of responders between Device and Control groups)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 6month, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Each subscale for Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score (difference in means between Device and Control groups)
The clinical endpoints will be reported at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 3 years and 5 years
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 years
Plan to share: Yes
Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form, Clinical study report
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Started Jun 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Feb 2030, 44 months after the start.
Of 143 interventional studies with no phase under Mitral Valve Insufficiency, half reached primary completion within 56 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 25 and three quarters within 108. This study's planned 44 months is below that.
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