New stent device aims to fix dangerous aortic bulge without major surgery
NCT ID NCT06710938
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study is testing a new stent graft system designed to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, a dangerous bulge in the main artery that runs through the chest and belly. The device has special branches to keep blood flowing to vital organs. Researchers will enroll 11 people to see if the device can be safely placed and works as intended, with follow-up for a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- thoracoabdominal artery stent graft system (a device with branches for key arteries)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive treatment option for a complex type of aortic aneurysm, potentially reducing the need for open surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 11 people. The device may fail to work as intended, and there are serious risks like stroke, paralysis, or death.
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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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Asklepios Klinik Nord Heidberg
RECRUITINGHamburg, Germany
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