Testing a new graft for thoracic aorta problems
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This early feasibility study tests a new branched stent graft (MBA device) designed to treat problems in the upper part of the aorta (the main artery from your heart) that involve branches going to your arms and head. The device may help patients who are considered too risky for traditional surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a thoracic aorta condition (aneurysm, dissection, or ulcer) affecting the arch branch vessels that the MBA device is designed to treat
- Your aorta anatomy must be compatible with the device—including appropriate vessel sizes and lengths—confirmed by Gore's review
- You can safely undergo the procedure via an artery in your groin or a surgical approach, with access to the three main branch vessels
- You are at least 18 years old and considered high-risk for traditional open surgery or surgical branch vessel repair
- You agree to return for imaging and check-ups for five years after the procedure
- You do not have Type A aortic dissection, active infection, or recent heart/stroke events within the timeframes specified
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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