Can a new stent graft fix aortic aneurysms without major surgery?
NCT ID NCT01874197
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study evaluates whether branched and fenestrated-branched stent grafts can safely and effectively treat thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms—bulges in the aorta that extend into the chest and abdomen. The grafts are designed to preserve blood flow to vital branch vessels while excluding the aneurysm. Researchers will track treatment success and survival in about 290 adults who receive these devices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Branched and fenestrated-branched endovascular stent grafts (B-TEVAR device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, less invasive way to treat complex aortic aneurysms, potentially reducing the need for open surgery and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center, non-randomized study, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include device-related complications, branch vessel blockage, or the need for additional procedures.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98104, United States