๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข 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)

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

๐Ÿฉบ 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

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 (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

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.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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†—