Aortic aneurysm stent trial for high-risk anatomy
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new stenting approach for patients with large or fast-growing aneurysms in the lower part of the chest's main artery. It focuses on people whose aneurysm shape makes standard treatment tricky.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a widening in the chest part of the main artery (descending thoracic aorta) that is larger than 55 mm or growing quickly (more than 10 mm per year).
- Your aneurysm has at least two of these features: a short landing zone (≤25 mm), a wide landing zone (≥38 mm), a cone-shaped landing zone, or a sharp angle or extra twist in the artery.
- You are not experiencing an emergency or unstable blood pressure right now.
- You do not have a tear in the artery wall (aortic dissection).
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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