Endovascular Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Endovascular Treatment of TAAA and Aortic Arch Aneurysms Using Fenestrated and Branched Stent Grafts

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic Dissection, Thoracoabdominal
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
520 (estimated)
Sponsor
Darren Schneider, M.D. · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with specific types of aortic aneurysms who are at high risk for open surgery. Participants will receive a novel endovascular repair treatment to manage their condition.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Chronic kidney diseaseSevere pulmonary disease

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • I am a man with an aneurysm greater than or equal to 6 cm.
  • I am a woman with an aneurysm greater than or equal to 5 cm.
  • My aneurysm is enlarging at a rate of more than 10mm/year.
  • I can give informed consent and follow the treatment plan.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had a heart attack in the past 6 months.
  • I have severe pulmonary disease requiring home oxygen.
  • I am on dialysis for chronic kidney disease.
  • I have portal hypertension with ascites or varices.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Prospective, nonrandomized, single-center, two-arm study to assess the feasibility and safety and to evaluate clinical outcomes of endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms (thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic arch aneurysms) in patients at high risk for open surgery.

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Eligibility Criteria
TAAA STUDY ARM Inclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of TAAA in: 1. Men with TAAA greater than or equal to 6 cm in diameter 2. Women with TAAA greater than or equal to 5 cm in diameter 3. Men with TAAA larger than 5 cm in diameter and enlarging at a rate of more than 10mm/year 4. Women with…
Contacts

Darren Schneider, MD

215-614-0243

Darren.Schneider@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT

Kiera Zehner

(412) 737-2572

kiera.zehner@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT