Thoracic aortic aneurysm

This trial is testing a specially modified stent graft—a small mesh tube—to repair complex aortic aneurysms in people who are too high-risk for open surgery. The graft is adjusted by the physician to keep blood flowing to the kidneys and other vital organs during the procedure. T…

This study tracks the safety and effectiveness of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis, a stent-graft device used to treat aortic arch and descending aorta conditions such as aneurysms, dissections, and transections. Researchers will follow about 155 patients who receive…

This study follows 300 people who received the GORE TAMBE device to treat complex aortic aneurysms. The goal is to confirm the device works safely and effectively outside of clinical trials. Researchers will track technical success and patient outcomes over 12 months.

This study tests a special stent device (GORE EXCLUDER) to treat thoracoabdominal and pararenal aortic aneurysms—bulges in the main artery that can rupture. About 102 people will receive the stent through a minimally invasive procedure. Researchers will check if the device is pla…

This study tests a special tube called a stent graft to repair damage in the upper part of the main artery from the heart (the ascending aorta). It is for people with bulges (aneurysms), tears (dissections), or other lesions that usually need open-heart surgery. The goal is to se…

This study is following 147 people who have a bulge (aneurysm) or tear (dissection) in the main artery of the chest. All participants received the Ankura stent graft, a fabric-covered metal tube placed inside the artery to support it. Researchers are tracking how well the device …

This study looks at how well new, custom-made and off-the-shelf stent-grafts work for repairing complex aortic aneurysms (bulges in the main artery). About 750 people with aneurysms in the abdomen, chest, or arch will be treated using a less invasive procedure through blood vesse…

This study is testing a less invasive procedure using stent-grafts to treat various types of aortic disease, including aneurysms and dissections. It involves 170 participants who are considered too high-risk for traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if this endovascular ap…

This study tests whether a bedside device called Quantra can help doctors decide when to give blood transfusions during complex heart surgery. The device measures how well a patient's blood clots in real time. Researchers hope this will reduce the number of blood products (like r…

This study is testing a new stent device called the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis to treat aneurysms or lesions in the aortic arch and upper part of the main artery from the heart. About 250 participants will receive the device to see if it is safe and effective. The …

This study provides expanded access to a new device called the GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis for people with thoracoabdominal or pararenal aortic aneurysms. These are bulges in the main artery that involve branches to vital organs. The device is a stent-gra…

This study is testing a device called the E-nside stent graft system in 30 people with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (a bulge in the main artery that runs through the chest and belly). The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well when placed inside the artery to re…

This observational study follows 352 adults with aortic arch or descending aorta disease who receive the Thoraflex Hybrid device, sometimes with an additional RelayPro stent-graft. The goal is to evaluate safety and treatment success over 10 years, including risks like stroke, sp…

This study planned to test a branched stent-graft for treating aneurysms in the aortic arch, a high-risk area near the heart. The goal was to see if the device could be safely placed and hold up over time. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no …

This study uses a non-invasive ultrasound device to monitor blood flow and detect tiny clots traveling to the brain during placement of a specialized stent-graft for thoracic aortic aneurysms or dissections. Researchers aim to understand how often these microemboli occur and how …

This study looks for biological markers in the blood and tissue of adults with Marfan syndrome that could signal when an aortic aneurysm is dangerous enough to require surgery. Researchers will compare three groups of Marfan patients: those without aortic aneurysms, those with st…

This study looks at skin cells (fibroblasts) from people with Marfan syndrome and other genetic conditions that cause thoracic aortic aneurysms (a bulging of the main artery in the chest). Researchers want to find out how these cells behave differently and what genes or proteins …

This study follows 770 people who had aortic aneurysm repair using branched stent grafts. Researchers will check kidney function and other organ health over two years to see how different stent designs affect outcomes. The goal is to learn which approaches work best for preservin…

This study from Mayo Clinic aims to see how common a widened aorta (thoracic aorta dilatation) is among experienced weightlifters over age 35. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the aorta in 45 participants who have been lifting weights for at least 5 years. The goal is s…

This study follows 300 people who already received a Zenith® Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft to treat a thoracic aortic aneurysm or ulcer. Researchers are checking how well the device works and how safe it is over the long term, especially looking at deaths related to the aorti…

This study aims to uncover the genetic roots of aortic aneurysms and valve disease by analyzing tissue and blood samples from 3,000 participants. Researchers will look for new disease-causing genes and factors that affect disease severity. The goal is to build a biorepository to …

This observational study examines how the nervous system works in 139 adults with thoracic aortic aneurysms (a bulge in the chest's main artery). Participants lie down and then stand while their blood pressure and breathing are monitored non-invasively. The goal is to see if nerv…