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Less invasive Stent-Graft aims to fix dangerous aortic bulges

NCT ID NCT02089607

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a special stent-graft device to repair complex aneurysms in the aorta, the body's main artery. The device is inserted through leg arteries, avoiding open surgery. Researchers will track safety, survival, and quality of life in 760 people over time. The goal is to see if this approach is a safe and effective option for these high-risk patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Zenith Fenestrated-Branched Stent-Graft System
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a less invasive way to repair dangerous aortic aneurysms, potentially reducing recovery time and complications compared to open surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove the device is better than other treatments. Risks include serious events like stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal aortic aneurysm Aneurysm Aneurysm, Aortic Arch aortic aneurysm Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal Dissection, Thoracic Aorta thoracic aortic aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AORTIC ARCH ANEURYSM AORTIC ARCH DISSECTION COMPLEX ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM THORACOABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77089, United States

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