Endovascular repair for thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether repairing an enlarged or tearing (dissection) thoracic aorta using a catheter-based procedure can be safer for people who are high-risk for open surgery. It uses specialized stent grafts placed through blood vessels to seal the problem and prevent complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an aneurysm or dissection of the thoracic aorta that fits the trial’s anatomic measurements
- You’re considered high-risk or too risky for open surgery to repair your ascending aorta/arch
- Your blood vessel sizes and lengths on CT/MR are suitable for the stent device to fit and seal safely
- You can sign consent and agree to return for scheduled follow-up imaging visits
- Your life expectancy is expected to be more than 2 years
- You do not have major reasons you cannot have an endovascular procedure (for example, severe contrast allergy or infection)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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