RanDOmized stUdy Comparing Both Latest Generation Self-Expanding Valves and a Minimalist approaCH vs. Standard Of Care In transCathEter Aortic Valve Implantation (DOUBLE-CHOICE)

February 10, 2026 updated by: Leipzig Heart Science gGmbH
Open-label, 2 x 2 factorial, prospective, randomized, national, multicenter study to compare latest-generation self-expanding valves and a minimalist approach versus standard of care in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Active, not recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The purpose of the DOUBEL-CHOICE study is to demonstrate non-inferiority of a latest-generation self-expanding valve (SEV) (ACURATE neo2, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) in comparison to another latest-generation SEV (Evolut Pro, Pro+ and FX, Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA) and of a minimalist approach vs. standard of care with respect to safety and efficacy in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis undergoing transfemoral TAVI.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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836

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Bad Berka, Germany, 99437
        • Zentralklinik Bad Berka
      • Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, 32545
        • Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW
      • Cologne, Germany, 50937
        • Universitätsklinikum Köln
      • Dortmund, Germany, 44137
        • St.-Johannes-Hospital Dortmund
      • Giessen, Germany, 35392
        • Universitätsklinikum Gießen
      • Leipzig, Germany, 04289
        • Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology
      • München, Germany, 80636
        • Herzzentrum München
      • München, Germany, 81377
        • LMU Klinikum München
      • Tübingen, Germany, 72076
        • Universitatsklinikum Tubingen
      • Wuppertal, Germany, 42283
        • Helios Klinikum Wuppertal

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AVA ≤1 cm² or 0.6 cm²/m²) with indication for transcatheter aortic valve implantation according to heart team consensus
  • Perimeter-derived native aortic valve annulus diameter measuring 21-27 mm
  • Heart team consensus that the patient is anatomically suitable for both device types
  • Suitability for transfemoral vascular access
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Life expectancy <12 months due to comorbidities
  • Native aortic valve annulus <21 mm and >27 mm
  • Bicuspid aortic valve
  • Cardiogenic shock or hemodynamic instability
  • Active endocarditis
  • Contraindications for transfemoral access
  • Active peptic ulcer or upper gastro-intestinal bleeding <2 weeks
  • Hypersensitivity or contraindication to aspirin, heparin or clopidogrel
  • Contraindication for a specific treatment strategy (minimalist approach vs. standard of care) as judged by the Heart Team
  • Clear patient-specific clinical or anatomic reasons to prefer one treatment strategy or valve type over the other
  • Active infection requiring antibiotic treatment
  • Age <18 years
  • Participation in another interventional trial where the primary endpoint has not been reached

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Group 1
Patients treated with the ACURATE neo2 valve using a minimalist approach
Device: ACURATE neo2
The ACURATE neo2 valve will be implanted using a two-step mechanism during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Balloon predilatation will be recommended in the ACURATE neo 2 valve group.
Procedure: minimalist approach
Isolated local anesthesia. Central venous lines, additional arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring, and urinary catheters will be avoided. Insertion of temporary pacemakers is optional and should be avoided whenever possible, and peri-procedural pacing can then be performed on the left ventricular wire. Patients will be directly transferred to the cardiology ward after the procedure, which can be postponed in case of complications.
Active Comparator: Group 2
Patients treated with the ACURATE neo2 valve under standard of care
Device: ACURATE neo2
The ACURATE neo2 valve will be implanted using a two-step mechanism during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Balloon predilatation will be recommended in the ACURATE neo 2 valve group.
Procedure: Standard of care
Sedation should be titrated to a Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) of 0 to -2 according to local standard of care.The use of EEG monitoring (i.e. BIS, Sedline) can be applied. Continuous CO2-monitoring via face mask should be established during sedation. All patients will receive supplemental oxygen by face mask to maintain an oxygen saturation of approximately 95%. The use of central venous catheters, additional arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring, and urinary catheters can be implemented according to local institutional standards.
Active Comparator: Group 3
Patients treated with the Evolut Pro, Pro+ or FX valve using a minimalist approach
Procedure: minimalist approach
Isolated local anesthesia. Central venous lines, additional arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring, and urinary catheters will be avoided. Insertion of temporary pacemakers is optional and should be avoided whenever possible, and peri-procedural pacing can then be performed on the left ventricular wire. Patients will be directly transferred to the cardiology ward after the procedure, which can be postponed in case of complications.
Device: CoreValve Evolut Pro, Pro+ and FX
The Evolut Pro, Pro+ or FX valve is positioned in a controlled manner either without pacing or under 'slow-rapid' pacing with allowance for limited repositioning and is anchored to the annulus and ascending aorta.
Active Comparator: Group 4
Patients treated with the Evolut Pro, Pro+ or FX valve under standard of care
Procedure: Standard of care
Sedation should be titrated to a Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) of 0 to -2 according to local standard of care.The use of EEG monitoring (i.e. BIS, Sedline) can be applied. Continuous CO2-monitoring via face mask should be established during sedation. All patients will receive supplemental oxygen by face mask to maintain an oxygen saturation of approximately 95%. The use of central venous catheters, additional arterial lines for blood pressure monitoring, and urinary catheters can be implemented according to local institutional standards.
Device: CoreValve Evolut Pro, Pro+ and FX
The Evolut Pro, Pro+ or FX valve is positioned in a controlled manner either without pacing or under 'slow-rapid' pacing with allowance for limited repositioning and is anchored to the annulus and ascending aorta.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Devices: Composite of all-cause mortality, stroke, moderate or severe prosthetic valve regurgitation, and permanent pacemaker implantation at 30-day follow-up
Time Frame: Day 30
Day 30
Strategy: composite of all-cause mortality vascular complications (major + minor according to VARC-3), bleeding complications (type 1-4 according to VARC-3), infections requiring antibiotic treatment, and neurologic events (NeuroARC type 1-3)
Time Frame: Day 30
Day 30

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Leipzig Heart Science gGmbH

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Heart Center Leipzig - University Hospital

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Holger Thiele, Prof. Dr., Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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August 30, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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March 31, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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February 1, 2035

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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August 30, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 30, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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September 5, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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February 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 10, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2021-0165

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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