edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in attr-cm

Conditions: Mitral Regurgitation; ATTR-Cardiomyopathy; Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair

Summary: no previous study has evaluated the effectiveness of transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (teer) in patients with attr-associated cardiomyopathy (attr-cm) and significant mitral regurgitation, as this specific patient population was specifically excluded from previous large teer trials. from a pathophysiological perspective, effective treatment of significant regurgitant volume and consecutive improvement of forward volume appears highly desirable in a condition with intrinsically low output. however, whether this translates into improved functional capacity, better quality of life, and better clinical outcomes compared to conservative heart failure management alone remains to be investigated.

it is the aim of this trial to investigate the effectiveness of teer therapy in patients with proven attr-cm and concomitant significant mr as compared to medical therapy alone. effectiveness will be tested via hard clinical outcomes, biomarkers, functional capacity, and quality of life.

Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria (all must be present) * proven attr-cm * significant symptomatic mr (3+ or 4+ by independent echocardiographic core laboratory assessment) * subject has been adequately treated per applicable standards, including for coronary artery disease and heart failure (e.g., diuretics) * new york heart association (nyha) functional class ii, iii, or ambulatory iv * local heart team has determined that mitral valve surgery will not be offered as a treatment option, even if the subject is randomized to the control group * left ventricular ejection fraction ≥20% * anatomical feasibility for teer as per discretion of the implanting investigator * age 18 years or older * subject or guardian agrees to all provisions of the protocol, including the possibility of randomization to the control group and returning for all required post-procedure follow-up visits, and has provided written informed consent exclusion criteria (all must be absent) * al-associated cardiomyopathy * aortic or tricuspid valve disease requiring surgery or transcatheter intervention * severe right ventricular dysfunction * hemodynamic instability requiring inotropic support or mechanical heart assistance * leaflet anatomy which may preclude teer, proper device positioning on the leaflets or sufficient reduction in mitral regurgitation by teer * life expectancy \<12 months due to non-cardiac conditions * prior mitral valve leaflet surgery or any currently implanted prosthetic mitral valve, or any prior transcatheter mitral valve procedure * echocardiographic evidence of intracardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation * active endocarditis or active rheumatic heart disease or leaflets degenerated from rheumatic disease (i.e., noncompliant, perforated) * active infections requiring current antibiotic therapy * transesophageal echocardiography (tee) is contraindicated or high risk * pregnant or planning pregnancy within next 12 months * currently participating in another investigational device study that has not reached its primary endpoint