New stent device aims to fix Hard-to-Treat aortic aneurysms

NCT ID NCT04252573

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new device called the ChEVAS System for people with complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (bulges in the main blood vessel near the kidneys). The device is placed inside the blood vessel using a catheter, avoiding open surgery. Only 13 people are enrolled, and researchers will check safety and effectiveness at 1 month and 1 year. This is an early, small study, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ChEVAS System (a device that combines a stent graft with chimney stents to repair complex aortic aneurysms)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to treat complex aortic aneurysms that are hard to operate on, potentially reducing recovery time and complications.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 13 people and no comparison group. The device may not work as hoped, and there are serious risks like kidney failure, stroke, or bowel damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal aortic aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cooper University Hospital

    Camden, New Jersey, 08103, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10019, United States

  • MedStar Health Research Institute

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • Providence Portland

    Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States

  • St Vincent Medical Group

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

  • University of Missouri

    Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

  • Valley Vascular Consultants

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States