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NCT Number: NCT07503236

Early Feasibility Study (EFS) of the Nyra Cardiac Leaflet Enhancer (CARLEN) System

Safety and performance evaluation of the CARLEN System in patients with functional mitral valve regurgitation.

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Key information

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, United States

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About this study

The purpose of this early feasibility study (EFS) is to evaluate the safety and performance of the CARLEN System in patients with symptomatic, moderate-to-severe or severe (MR ≥ 3+), functional (or secondary) mitral regurgitation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 21 years at time of enrollment
  • Patient has provided informed consent, is willing and capable of participating in all testing, and agrees to return for all required post-procedure follow-up visits
  • Moderate-to-severe or severe (MR ≥ 3+) functional (secondary) mitral valve regurgitation
  • Symptomatic with mitral regurgitation (NYHA Class II, III, or ambulatory IV) despite maximally-tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) as determined by the local multidisciplinary Heart Team
  • Patient is suitable for transcatheter mitral valve repair as determined by the local multidisciplinary Heart Team and confirmed by the Eligibility Committee

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Estimated life expectancy of less than 12 months
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the clinical study. Women of child-bearing potential must have negative pregnancy test result within 2 weeks prior to the procedure
  • Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) < 20%
  • Left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) > 75 mm
  • Acute hemodynamic decompensation
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to necessary and routine medications including contrast compounds or components used in the CARLEN System that cannot be successfully pre-medicated, including nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium
  • Contraindicated for transesophageal echo (TEE)
  • Presence of other anatomical characteristics and/or significant comorbidities that in the judgement of the Investigator or Eligibility Committee precludes the subject from participation
  • Aortic valve disease requiring intervention or intervention
  • Severe or greater tricuspid regurgitation
  • Severe right ventricular dysfunction
  • Severe pulmonary hypertension
  • Presence of significant congenital heart disease
  • Planned or scheduled cardiac surgery within next 12 months
  • Endocarditis within last 90 days
  • Evidence of intracardiac mass, vegetation, or inflammatory or infectious valve disease

Treatment and study plan

CARLEN System

Device

CARLEN System

Primary outcomes

  1. Primary Endpoint

    Time frame: 30-days post-procedure

    Freedom from device- or procedure-related serious adverse events through 30-days post-procedure

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Jennifer Mischke, VP of Regulatory and Clinical

CONTACT

[email protected]

888 397 8046

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nyra Medical, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

ENHANCE EFS: Early Feasibility Study (EFS) of the Nyra Cardiac Leaflet Enhancer (CARLEN) System

Acronym: ENHANCE EFS

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2032
First posted
Mar 31, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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