W.l.gore & Associates
Clinical trials sponsored by W.l.gore & Associates, explained in plain language.
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New stent aims to restore blood flow in blocked abdominal veins
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special stent (a small mesh tube) to open up blocked or narrowed veins in the abdomen and legs. The goal is to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like swelling, pain, and leg ulcers. About 136 adults with these vein problems will receive the stent and be fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New stent device aims to tame dangerous aortic aneurysms
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new stent device (GORE EXCLUDER) to treat large or fast-growing aneurysms in the chest and abdomen. About 100 to 200 participants will receive the device to see if it can be placed safely and prevent serious problems like rupture or paralysis. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New stent graft offers hope for patients with complex aortic aneurysms
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis study provides expanded access to a special stent graft device for people with large or fast-growing aneurysms in the chest and abdomen. The device is placed inside the aorta to reinforce the weakened vessel wall and prevent rupture. Participants must have an aneurysm at lea…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New registry monitors stent graft for blocked leg arteries
Disease control OngoingThis study is a registry that collects real-world safety and performance data on the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Stent Graft, a device used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the arms or legs. It involves 280 adults who need this treatment. The main goal is to see how well the d…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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5-Year watch on hernia mesh: does it hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 320 people who had hernia repair surgery using a special mesh called GORE SYNECOR. The goal is to see how often the hernia comes back and if there are any complications over 5 years. Participants are from the US and Europe, and the study is for those with clean …
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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New stent device under Real-World watch for aortic aneurysm repair
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 300 people who have a complex aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the main artery in the belly or chest) and are treated with a special stent device called TAMBE. The goal is to confirm the device works well and is safe in everyday medical practice. Participants will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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New stent device aims to repair aortic aneurysms without major surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis to treat aortic arch and upper chest aorta lesions. It involves 250 adults who need repair of a weakened or damaged aorta. The device is placed inside the blood vessel to support the artery and preve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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New eye implant could help glaucoma patients cut medication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the GORE Glaucoma Drainage Implant in 30 adults with open-angle glaucoma that is not controlled by eye drops or where standard surgery might fail due to scarring. The implant is placed in the eye to help drain fluid and lower eye pressure. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:14 UTC
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New heart valve device offers hope for patients with congenital defects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new device called the GORE PV1 to replace the pulmonary valve and fix the right ventricular outflow tract in people with congenital heart defects like Tetralogy of Fallot. The study includes 15 participants aged 5 and older. The main goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Heart hole plug tested to stop strokes
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at a device that plugs a small hole in the heart (called PFO) to help prevent strokes in people who have had a stroke with no clear cause. About 300 people in Japan will be followed for a year to see if the device closes the hole safely and reduces stroke risk. T…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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4,600 patients enrolled in aortic stent registry – no treatment, just data
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that collects information from about 4,600 people who have had a stent graft placed in their aorta to repair a bulge or tear. The goal is to see how well the devices work and how often serious problems happen in everyday medical practice. No new treatment…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC