Effect of Double-Tap Optimization on Valve Expansion and Hemodynamics in Balloon-expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Randomized Clinical Trial (DO-OPT TAVI Trial)

November 2, 2026 updated by: Yonsei University

This study will compare two balloon inflation strategies during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), a procedure used to replace a severely narrowed aortic valve through a catheter. A balloon-expandable replacement valve may not fully expand during its initial placement. An additional inflation using the same balloon and the same inflation volume, called "Double-Tap," may improve valve expansion and function. Its benefits and risks need to be evaluated in a randomized trial.

This prospective, multicenter study aims to include 250 adults with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI with an Edwards SAPIEN-family balloon-expandable valve. After successful valve implantation, participants for whom an additional inflation is considered technically feasible and clinically appropriate will be randomly assigned in equal numbers to Double-Tap or conventional single inflation. Patients requiring therapeutic post-dilatation for moderate or greater leakage around the implanted valve will not undergo randomization.

The main question is whether Double-Tap improves valve expansion immediately after TAVI, as measured using fluoroscopic X-ray images. The study will also compare blood flow through the valve, valve expansion and signs of valve thrombosis on cardiac computed tomography, procedure-related complications, and clinical outcomes. Participants will undergo echocardiography before discharge and at 3-6 and 12 months, and cardiac computed tomography at 3-6 months. Clinical follow-up will continue for at least 12 months, with annual follow-up thereafter until the last enrolled participant completes the 12-month visit.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

250

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Young-Guk Ko, Professor
  • Phone Number: +82-22228-8460
  • Email: ygko@yuhs.ac

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients ≥ 19 years old
  • Patients undergoing TAVI using a Sapien family valve for severe AS
  • Provision of informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

  • Subannular calcification
  • Bicuspid aortic valve with raphe calcification
  • Valve-in-valve TAVI procedure
  • Planned major surgery
  • Cardiogenic shock or hemodynamic instability
  • Chronic kidney disease stage 3b, 4, or 5 (eGFR <45mL/min)
  • Thrombocytopenia (platelet count <100,000) or contraindication to antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation despite clinical indications

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Double-Tap

Participants undergo TAVI with an Edwards SAPIEN-family balloon-expandable valve. After successful initial valve implantation and randomization, one additional balloon inflation is performed using the same delivery balloon and the same inflation volume used for initial deployment. The additional inflation is performed immediately after confirming appropriate valve position and procedural stability.
Procedure: Double-Tap Balloon Post-dilatation

Following successful implantation of an Edwards SAPIEN-family balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve, one additional balloon inflation is performed using the same delivery balloon and the same inflation volume used for initial valve deployment. Balloon inflation volume is not increased for the Double-Tap inflation. The procedure is performed after randomization and confirmation of appropriate valve position and procedural stability.
Active Comparator: No Double-Tap

Participants undergo standard TAVI with an Edwards SAPIEN-family balloon-expandable valve deployed using a single balloon inflation. After successful initial valve implantation and randomization, no planned additional balloon inflation for Double-Tap optimization is performed.
Procedure: Conventional Single-Inflation TAVI

An Edwards SAPIEN-family balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve is implanted using a single balloon inflation according to standard practice and the manufacturer's instructions for use. No planned additional balloon inflation for Double-Tap optimization is performed after randomization.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage valve expansion measured by fluoroscopy
Time Frame: immediately after TAVI procedure

Expansion of the implanted transcatheter heart valve, expressed as a percentage of the manufacturer's nominal cross-sectional area for the implanted valve size. Valve diameters are measured at the inflow, midframe, and outflow levels in three-cusp and cusp-overlap fluoroscopic views. At each level, the diameters from the two views are averaged, and the cross-sectional area is calculated using the circular area formula. Fluoroscopic images are evaluated by independent imaging core laboratory assessors blinded to treatment assignment and clinical outcomes.
immediately after TAVI procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Yonsei University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 21, 2029

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 21, 2030

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 28, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

November 3, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 3, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2026

Last Verified

October 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 4-2026-1423

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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