Dr. Raj Makkar
Claim this profileCedars-Sinai Medical Center
Affiliated Hospitals
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars/Sinai Heart Institute
Clinical Trials Raj Makkar is currently running
Cephea Valve System
for Mitral Regurgitation
This trial is testing a new device called the Cephea Mitral Valve System that can fix or replace a damaged heart valve using a thin tube. It aims to help patients with mitral valve disease who need a less invasive treatment than open-heart surgery. The Cephea Mitral Valve System is a new technology developed by Cephea Valve Technologies, aiming to treat severe mitral regurgitation through a less invasive approach.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
TMVR
for Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Multi-center, global, prospective, non-randomized, interventional, pre-market trial. All subjects enrolled with receive the study device.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
More about Raj Makkar
Clinical Trial Related
7 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 24 trials as a Principal Investigator · 10 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Raj Makkar has experience with
- Edwards PASCAL System
- Optimal Medical Therapy
- Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System
- Edwards SAPIEN 3/ SAPIEN 3 Ultra
- ACURATE Neo2™ Transfemoral TAVR System
- ACURATE Prime™ Transfemoral TAVR System XL
Breakdown of trials Raj Makkar has run
Valvular Heart Disease
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Von Willebrand Disease
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Raj Makkar specialize in?
Raj Makkar focuses on Valvular Heart Disease and Mitral Regurgitation. In particular, much of their work with Valvular Heart Disease has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Raj Makkar currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Raj Makkar is currently recruiting for 9 clinical trials in Los Angeles California. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Raj Makkar has studied deeply?
Yes, Raj Makkar has studied treatments such as Edwards PASCAL System, Optimal Medical Therapy, Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Raj Makkar?
Apply for one of the trials that Raj Makkar is conducting.
What is the office address of Raj Makkar?
The office of Raj Makkar is located at: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.
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