About this trial
The objective of this study is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of the EmStop Embolic Protection System when used as indicated to capture and remove thrombus/debris during self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Meets FDA-approved indications for elective transfemoral self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure on a native or non-native (valve-in-valve) aortic valve. Note: Due to Neurologist availability and importance of capturing the neurological assessments, procedures must be performed Monday-Thursday.
Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 30% as confirmed by echocardiogram
Willing and able to provide written informed consent and written HIPAA authorization prior to initiation of study procedures
Willing and able to comply with the protocol-specified procedures and assessments
Disqualifiers
Requires use of a balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve for the index procedure
Documented history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the prior 6 months, or any prior stroke with a permanent major disability or deficit (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] >1 at baseline)
Left ventricular ejection fraction <30%, cardiogenic shock, or hypotension requiring inotropes or mechanical circulatory support, within 3 months prior to index procedure
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) within 30 days of the planned index procedure
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- EmStop Embolic Protection System
- Boston Scientific Sentinel
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
EmStop Inc
Lead sponsor
Bright Research Partners
Collaborator