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Behavior of Valve Leaflets Following Aortic Valve Implant

Behavior of Valve Leaflets and the Incidence of Reduced Mobility Post-surgical Aortic Valve Implant

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03200574
Acronym
BELIEVE
Enrollment
88
Registered
2017-06-27
Start date
2017-12-06
Completion date
2021-02-25
Last updated
2024-03-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aortic-valve Replacement

Keywords

Perceval

Brief summary

This is a prospective, interventional, multi-center trial to report the overall incidence of reduced leaflet motion identified by CT imaging in patients receiving a commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valve up to 1 year post implant.

Detailed description

This is a prospective, interventional, multi-center trial to report the overall incidence of reduced leaflet motion identified by CT imaging in patients receiving a commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valve up to 1 year post implant, on patients that are off anticoagulation for at least 30 days. A minimum of 75 subjects with evaluable 4D CT scans will be enrolled at approximately 11 investigational sites where the devices are commercially available. For asymptomatic subjects, PIs and subjects will be blinded from the CT imaging results and from the Core Lab findings.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST4D Cardiac CT Scan

4D CT scan obtained at minimum of 1 month after the discontinuation of the anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy

DEVICELivaNova Bioprothetic Aortic Valve Implant

Study includes patients that have received the commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valve Perceval, as standard of care.

Sponsors

LivaNova
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Corcym S.r.l
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Prospective, multi-center trial

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. The subject has been successfully implanted with a commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic valve according to the instructions for use (IFU) 2. The subject has signed the informed consent. 3. The subject is at least 18 years of age at the time of implant and consent signature 4. The subject will be available for post-operative follow-up through one year

Exclusion criteria

1. The subject has a planned concomitant cardiac procedure other than coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and septal myectomy, including MAZE procedures, atrial fibrillation surgery, and left atrial appendage exclusion or resection, or has a prosthetic heart valve or annuloplasty ring in any position 2. The subject has any medical condition requiring long term (\> 6 months) anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy 3. The subject has any clinical condition precluding the use of CT imaging with contrast 4. The subject had a stroke or myocardial infarction (STEMI and NSTEMI) within 30 days of the planned valve implant surgery 5. The subject has active endocarditis, myocarditis, or sepsis 6. The subject is in cardiogenic shock manifested by low cardiac output and needing hemodynamic support 7. The subject is already included in another clinical trial that could confound the results of this clinical investigation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction in Leaflet Motion1 year post-implantReport the overall incidence of reduced leaflet motion identified by CT imaging in commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valves up to 1 year post implant on patients that are off anticoagulation for at least 30 days. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Freedom From Valve Thrombosisup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from valve thrombosis
Leaflet Motion in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects Outcomesup to 1 year post-implantIncidence of reduced leaflet motion in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects based on CT outcomes and anticoagulation and dual antiplatelet treatment modalities up to 1 year post-implant. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).
Reduced Leaflet Motion Through 4D Volume-rendered CT Scanup to 1 year post-implantIncidence of reduced leaflet motion through 4D volume-rendered CT scan with contrast up to 1 year post-implant, in subjects in which reduced leaflet motion was previously detected. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).
Reduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedureup to 1 year post-implantIncidence of reduced leaflet motion considering relationship to the devices, procedure, or other causes up to 1 year post-implant The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).
Freedom From All-cause Mortalityup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from all-cause mortality
Freedom From Valve Re-interventionup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from valve reintervention
Freedom From Myocardial Infarctionup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from myocardial infarction
Freedom From Structural Valve Deteriorationup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from structural valve deterioration
Freedom From Moderate or Severe Valve Regurgitationup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from moderate or severe valve regurgitation
Freedom From Valve Endocarditisup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from valve endocarditis
Freedom From Hemolysisup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from hemolysis
Freedom From Major Bleedingup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from major bleeding
New York Heart Association (NYHA) Assessment1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects in the different NYHA class at 1 year post-implant. NYHA I = Subjects with cardiac disease but without resulting limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA II = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA III = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA IV = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in inability to carry on any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of heart failure or angina may be present even at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased.
Aortic Peak Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Aortic Mean Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Effective Orifice Area Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Global Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Central Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Paravalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)up to 1 year post-implantSummary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Freedom From Thromboembolic Eventsup to 1 year post-implantNumber and incidence of subjects free from thromboembolic events

Countries

Canada, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

88 subjects undergoing AVR with the commercially available Perceval S Valve (Manufacturer Livanova, now transitioned to Corcym), having signed informed consent and willing and able to undergo 4D CT assessments with contrast (or alternatively TEE) were enrolled in the study. The study was forseeing 24 month of enrollment and 1 Year follow-up. The first enrolment occured on on August 12, 2017, and the last enrollment on May 22, 2019 in a total of 10 clinical study sites.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Aortic Valve
LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valve replacement 4D Cardiac CT Scan: 4D CT scan obtained at minimum of 1 month after the discontinuation of the anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy LivaNova Bioprothetic Aortic Valve Implant: Study includes patients that have received the commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valve Perceval, as standard of care.
88
Total88

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyDeath4
Overall StudyLong-Term need for anticoagulation1
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up2
Overall StudyRelocation2
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject8

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAortic Valve
Age, Continuous70.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
82 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
78 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
45 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
43 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
4 / 88
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 0
serious
Total, serious adverse events
38 / 88

Outcome results

Primary

Reduction in Leaflet Motion

Report the overall incidence of reduced leaflet motion identified by CT imaging in commercially approved LivaNova bioprosthetic aortic heart valves up to 1 year post implant on patients that are off anticoagulation for at least 30 days. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).

Time frame: 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveReduction in Leaflet Motion12 Participants
Secondary

Aortic Mean Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Aortic ValveAortic Mean Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)12.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 5.9
Secondary

Aortic Peak Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Aortic ValveAortic Peak Gradient Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)22.6 mmHgStandard Deviation 9.6
Secondary

Central Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveCentral Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Mild5 Participants
Aortic ValveCentral Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)None60 Participants
Aortic ValveCentral Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Trace2 Participants
Aortic ValveCentral Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Not evaluable1 Participants
Secondary

Effective Orifice Area Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Aortic ValveEffective Orifice Area Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)1.7 cm2Standard Deviation 0.5
Secondary

Freedom From All-cause Mortality

Number and incidence of subjects free from all-cause mortality

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From All-cause Mortality84 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Hemolysis

Number and incidence of subjects free from hemolysis

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Hemolysis88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Major Bleeding

Number and incidence of subjects free from major bleeding

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Major Bleeding85 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Moderate or Severe Valve Regurgitation

Number and incidence of subjects free from moderate or severe valve regurgitation

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Moderate or Severe Valve Regurgitation88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Myocardial Infarction

Number and incidence of subjects free from myocardial infarction

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Myocardial Infarction88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Structural Valve Deterioration

Number and incidence of subjects free from structural valve deterioration

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Structural Valve Deterioration88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Thromboembolic Events

Number and incidence of subjects free from thromboembolic events

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Thromboembolic Events82 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Valve Endocarditis

Number and incidence of subjects free from valve endocarditis

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Valve Endocarditis88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Valve Re-intervention

Number and incidence of subjects free from valve reintervention

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Valve Re-intervention88 Participants
Secondary

Freedom From Valve Thrombosis

Number and incidence of subjects free from valve thrombosis

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveFreedom From Valve Thrombosis87 Participants
Secondary

Global Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveGlobal Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Trace4 Participants
Aortic ValveGlobal Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)No regurgitation51 Participants
Aortic ValveGlobal Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Mild9 Participants
Aortic ValveGlobal Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Moderate1 Participants
Aortic ValveGlobal Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Not evaluable3 Participants
Secondary

Leaflet Motion in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects Outcomes

Incidence of reduced leaflet motion in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects based on CT outcomes and anticoagulation and dual antiplatelet treatment modalities up to 1 year post-implant. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveLeaflet Motion in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects Outcomes11 Participants
Symtomatic PatientsLeaflet Motion in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects Outcomes1 Participants
Secondary

New York Heart Association (NYHA) Assessment

Number and incidence of subjects in the different NYHA class at 1 year post-implant. NYHA I = Subjects with cardiac disease but without resulting limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA II = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA III = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina. NYHA IV = Subjects with cardiac disease resulting in inability to carry on any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of heart failure or angina may be present even at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased.

Time frame: 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveNew York Heart Association (NYHA) AssessmentNYHA class I52 Participants
Aortic ValveNew York Heart Association (NYHA) AssessmentNYHA class II17 Participants
Aortic ValveNew York Heart Association (NYHA) AssessmentNYHA Class III0 Participants
Aortic ValveNew York Heart Association (NYHA) AssessmentNYHA class IV0 Participants
Secondary

Paravalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

Summary statistics (means, Standard Deviation, median, quartiles and range values for continuous variables; count and frequency distributions for categorical variables) of Hemodynamic assessment up to 1 year post-implant through Echocardiographic Core Lab transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveParavalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)None60 Participants
Aortic ValveParavalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Trace1 Participants
Aortic ValveParavalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Mild6 Participants
Aortic ValveParavalvular Aortic Regurgitation Through Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)Not evaluable1 Participants
Secondary

Reduced Leaflet Motion Through 4D Volume-rendered CT Scan

Incidence of reduced leaflet motion through 4D volume-rendered CT scan with contrast up to 1 year post-implant, in subjects in which reduced leaflet motion was previously detected. The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveReduced Leaflet Motion Through 4D Volume-rendered CT Scan2 Participants
Secondary

Reduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure

Incidence of reduced leaflet motion considering relationship to the devices, procedure, or other causes up to 1 year post-implant The valve leaflets will be assessed using 4D-VR (volume-rendered) CT imaging. Leaflet motion in all leaflets will be defined as normal, mildly reduced (\<50% reduction in leaflet opening), moderately reduced (50-70% reduction in leaflet motion), severely reduced (\>70% reduction in leaflet motion) and immobile (no or negligible leaflet motion).

Time frame: up to 1 year post-implant

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Aortic ValveReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure12 Participants
Symtomatic PatientsReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure1 Participants
Subjects Implanted With Perceval S Size MReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure3 Participants
Subjects Implanted With Perceval S Size LReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure4 Participants
Subjects Implanted With Perceval Size XLReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure4 Participants
Subjects Implanted With Perceval Via Minimally Invasive Surgical ApproachReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure5 Participants
Subjects Implanted With Perceval Via Full Sternotomy Surgical ApproachReduction in Leaflet Motion by Relationship to Devices or Procedure7 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026