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

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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’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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