W.l.gore & Associates
Clinical trials sponsored by W.l.gore & Associates, explained in plain language.
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New stent shows promise for deadly aortic tear
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special stent graft to treat a severe tear in the aorta (the main artery from the heart). 21 people with a specific type of aortic dissection received the device. The goal was to see if the procedure is feasible and safe, focusing on survival 30 days later and…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New device plugs heart holes without open surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special device (GORE® CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder) to close a common type of hole in the heart called an atrial septal defect (ASD). The goal was to see if the device could safely and effectively seal the hole using a tube inserted through a blood vessel, avoiding…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:06 UTC