๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-05-06
Clinical Study of Edwards Cardioband FIT Valve Repair System (NCT03382457)
๐ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โ๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences
๐ฉบ 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
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 (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
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.