New stent graft offers hope for aortic tear patients
NCT ID NCT02380716
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new device called the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft to treat a serious tear in the main artery from the heart (aortic dissection). Twenty-one people with a specific type of tear received the stent graft through a small incision. The main goal was to see if the procedure was safe and could seal the tear. Results will help doctors understand if this less invasive option could work for more patients.
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Locations
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University of Southern California- Keck Medicine
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
GORE® Ascending Stent Graft (a device placed inside the aorta to repair the tear)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to treat a life-threatening tear in the main artery, potentially reducing the need for open-heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with only 21 participants. The device may not work for everyone, and there are risks like bleeding, infection, or the stent not sealing properly.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.