New stent graft aims to prevent deadly aneurysm rupture
NCT ID NCT04383145
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a special stent graft system designed to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, a life-threatening condition where the main artery bulges. The device is placed inside the artery to support the weakened wall and prevent rupture. Researchers are following 150 patients to see how well it works and how safe it is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- E-nside TAAA multibranch stent graft system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to treat complex aortic aneurysms and reduce the risk of rupture and death.
- What could go wrong
- This is a post-market study, so the device is already approved. However, it is still being evaluated in a moderate-sized group, and risks like rupture or major adverse events remain possible.
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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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Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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