New study tracks kidney health after aortic stent surgery
NCT ID NCT01654133
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 770 people who had aortic aneurysm repair using branched stent grafts. Researchers will check kidney function and other organ health over two years to see how different stent designs affect outcomes. The goal is to learn which approaches work best for preserving organ function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- branched stent graft (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best stent graft design to preserve kidney function after aortic aneurysm repair.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or devices.
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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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UNC Heart and Vascular
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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