Smaller incision may improve aortic aneurysm surgery outcomes

NCT ID NCT07386028

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tomsk Cardiology Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a chronic ascending aortic aneurysm: the traditional full sternotomy (cutting through the breastbone completely) and a less invasive J-shaped mini-sternotomy (a smaller cut). Researchers will track early and late outcomes in 200 participants, including mortality, delirium, and stroke rates. The goal is to see if the smaller incision leads to better recovery without compromising safety.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If one approach proves safer, it could become the preferred surgical method for patients with chronic ascending aortic aneurysm.
What could go wrong: This is an observational comparison, not a randomized controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. The study is also relatively small (200 participants).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aneurysm or dilatation of ascending aorta Aneurysm, Ascending Aorta

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russia
RECRUITING

Tomsk, 634012, Russia

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