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Smaller incision may improve aortic aneurysm surgery outcomes

NCT ID NCT07386028

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent. * Ascending aorta greater than 5 cm without involving the aortic arch Exclusion Criteria: * Acute aortic dissection or urgent/emergent cases. * Redo aortic surgery. * Aortic arch surgery. * Concomitant CABG or left ventricle restoration

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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

How to take part

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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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