Tailored stents show promise for Hard-to-Treat aneurysms
NCT ID NCT03295682
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 47 people with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (a bulge in the main artery in the chest and belly). They received a custom-made stent graft (a fabric-covered metal tube) designed to fit their unique anatomy. The goal was to see if the aneurysm size stayed stable or shrank one year after the procedure. The approach aims to offer a treatment option for aneurysms that standard devices can't fix.
What this could mean
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Active substance
multi-branch stent graft
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safe, personalized treatment option for complex aortic aneurysms that can't be treated with standard devices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed registry (47 patients) without a control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include device-related complications or aneurysm rupture.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Uniklinikum Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40225, Germany