๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-06

Clinical Study of Edwards Cardioband FIT Valve Repair System (NCT03382457)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Clinical Study of the Edwards Cardioband FIT Repair System

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)

  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • Morristown Medical Center โ€” Morristown, New Jersey
  • Columbia University Medical Center /New York Presbyterian Hospital โ€” New York, New York
  • Oregon Health & Science University โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • Lankenau Medical Center โ€” Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
  • Heart Hospital Baylor Plano โ€” Plano, Texas
  • Intermountain Medical Center โ€” Murray, Utah
  • University of Virginia Health System โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 692-6482

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—