W.l.gore & Associates
Clinical trials sponsored by W.l.gore & Associates, explained in plain language.
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New device offers hope for dangerous aortic bulges
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis study provides access to an investigational stent graft device designed to treat complex aortic aneurysms that involve vital branch arteries. It is for patients with large or fast-growing aneurysms who have no other acceptable treatment options. The goal is to see if this de…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New surgical implant tested for stubborn glaucoma
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing a new surgical implant designed to help control eye pressure in people with a common type of glaucoma when eye drop medications are not enough. It is specifically for patients where standard glaucoma surgery is more likely to fail because of scarring. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New heart valve device tested for congenital defects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the safety and performance of a new medical device called the GORE PV1. It is designed to replace a leaky or narrowed pulmonary valve and rebuild part of the heart's structure in people born with certain heart defects. The study will follow 15 participants, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New stent device tested to prevent deadly aortic ruptures
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is monitoring how well a new stent device works for treating dangerous bulges in the body's main artery (aortic aneurysms) in real-world medical practice. It will follow 300 patients who receive the device for up to 10 years to check if it remains safe and effective. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Five-Year watch: can this hernia mesh hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study is following 320 patients for five years after they had surgery to repair a hernia using a specific mesh material called GORE SYNECOR. The main goal is to see how often the hernia comes back and to check for any problems related to the mesh. Researchers will also track…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:44 UTC
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Heart plug study aims to stop second strokes
Disease control OngoingThis study is monitoring a small heart implant device after it has been approved for use. The device is designed to close a small, common hole in the heart (called a PFO) in people who have had a stroke with no other clear cause. Researchers are tracking 300 patients in Japan to …
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New stent offers hope for painful, swollen legs caused by blocked veins
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new medical device, a stent, to open up major veins in the abdomen and legs that are severely blocked. The goal is to see if the stent is safe and effective at improving blood flow to relieve symptoms like leg pain, swelling, and ulcers. About 112 adults w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New device aims to fix deadly aortic bulges without major open surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a specialized stent-graft device designed to treat dangerous conditions in the upper part of the body's main artery, the aorta. The device is placed via a minimally invasive procedure to reinforce or seal off weak spots, bulges, or tears. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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New device offers less invasive fix for Life-Threatening aortic problems
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new stent graft device designed to repair dangerous conditions in the ascending aorta, the main artery leaving the heart. It aims to provide a less invasive alternative to open-chest surgery for patients considered high-risk for the traditional operation. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC
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New 'Internal Sleeve' tested to prevent deadly aortic rupture
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new medical device called the GORE EXCLUDER TAMBE System to repair dangerous bulges in the body's main artery (aortic aneurysms). The device is a flexible, fabric-covered stent that doctors insert through blood vessels to reinforce the weakened artery wall…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Massive 4,600-Patient study monitors aortic device safety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry study is collecting real-world safety and performance data on aortic stent grafts used to repair blood vessel problems. It follows 4,600 patients who have already received these devices to monitor how well they work over time. The goal is to understand the actual ou…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 07:26 UTC
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Massive stent registry tracks patient outcomes for up to a decade
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting real-world safety and performance data on patients who receive a specific type of stent (the GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis) to treat various artery problems. It will follow over 600 patients from Europe for up to 10 years to see how well the stent works and…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC