Which aortic surgery is safer? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT03885635
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a torn aorta (aortic dissection) in 50 adults. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a hemiarch or extended arch repair. Researchers will track survival and whether additional procedures are needed over 3 years to see which approach works better.
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Institut Universitaire De Cardiologie Et De Pneumologie de Québec
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
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London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6A5A5, Canada
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Montreal Heart Institute
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H1T 1C8, Canada
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University Health Network
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
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