๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2025-09-17
Early Feasibility Study - Edwards APTURE Transcatheter Shunt System (NCT03523416)
Early Feasibility Study Of the Edwards APTURE Transcatheter Shunt System (ALT-FLOW US)
๐ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โ๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate initial clinical safety, device functionality and effectiveness of the Edwards Transcatheter Atrial Shunt System.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UC San Diego Health โ La Jolla, California
Age range: 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (15 Sites)
- UC San Diego Health โ La Jolla, California
- University California San Francisco โ San Francisco, California
- University of Florida Health - Jacksonville โ Jacksonville, Florida
- St. Vincent Medical Group โ Indianapolis, Indiana
- Kansas University Medical Center โ Kansas City, Kansas
- Abbott Northwestern โ Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic โ Rochester, Minnesota
- Montefiore Medical Center โ The Bronx, New York
- Atrium Health โ Charlotte, North Carolina
- The Christ Hospital โ Cincinnati, Ohio
- The Ohio State University Medical Center โ Columbus, Ohio
- Oregon Health and Science University โ Portland, Oregon
- Lankenau Institute for Medical Research โ Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
- Medical University of South Carolina โ Charleston, South Carolina
- Swedish Medical Center โ Seattle, Washington
๐ฐ 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.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.