~99 spots leftby Apr 2026

SAPIEN 3 THV for Aortic Stenosis

(P3 Trial)

Recruiting at 76 trial locations
Age: Any Age
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

To establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in patients with severe, calcific aortic stenosis who are at low operative risk for standard aortic valve replacement.

Research Team

MJ

Michael J Mack, MD, FACC

Principal Investigator

The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, TX

MB

Martin B Leon, MD, FACC

Principal Investigator

Columbia University Medical Center/ New York Presbyterian Hospital, NY

Eligibility Criteria

The PARTNER 3 Trial is for patients with severe, calcified aortic stenosis who are at low risk for standard valve replacement surgery. Participants must have symptoms or test results showing heart function issues and agree to the study's terms. Those with recent strokes, extreme obesity, short life expectancy, refusal of blood products, certain infections or diseases, unsuitable heart valve sizes or conditions that prevent safe procedure completion cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

A group of heart doctors decides that the patient has a high risk of dying from surgery and has a Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score of less than 4.
I have heart issues affecting my daily activities or exercise ability.
I have severe narrowing of my heart's aortic valve with calcium buildup.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a history of cirrhosis or currently have liver disease.
I have a blood disorder affecting my white cells, red cells, or platelets.
I have not had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 3 months.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • SAPIEN 3 THV (Transcatheter Heart Valve)
Trial OverviewThis trial tests the safety and effectiveness of the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) compared to standard surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). It targets patients with severe aortic stenosis but considered low-risk for traditional surgery. The goal is to see if THV can be an alternative treatment option.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Edwards Lifesciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials
188
Recruited
67,500+
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Irvine, California, U.S.
Known For
Structural Heart Innovations
Top Products
SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve, EVOQUE System, PASCAL Precision, SAPIEN M3
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Todd Brinton

Edwards Lifesciences

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from Stanford University

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Bernard Zovighian

Edwards Lifesciences

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

MBA from INSEAD