Modified Aortic Endografting for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms

Physician-Modified Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Endografting for TAAA

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 95
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 50 and older who have a specific type of aortic aneurysm. If you join, you will undergo a procedure using a special device to treat your aneurysm and will be followed for five years.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 50 years of age or older.
  • I have a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • My aneurysm is large enough to require repair.
  • I am at high risk for open surgery.
  • I cannot use commercial endovascular grafts.
  • I can give informed consent.
  • I can follow the five-year assessment schedule.
  • I expect to live more than two years for reasons unrelated to the aneurysm.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have an aortic aneurysm due to certain serious conditions.
  • I have a ruptured or symptomatic aneurysm.
  • I have a known connective tissue disorder.
  • I have allergies to certain metals or materials used in the device.
  • I have unstable angina.
  • I have certain imaging results that disqualify me.
  • I am pregnant or suspect I might be.
  • I participate in another clinical study that affects this trial.

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
The primary clinical objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a physician-modified, fenestrated and branched aortic endoprosthesis for the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). The goal of the primary analysis is to demonstrate both the safety and effectiveness of using a physician-modified fenestrated Cook Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft as…
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Eligibility Criteria
MAIN ARM - Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be a man or woman 50 years of age or older by the date of informed consent. 2. Must have a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm of any Crawford classification (extent I-V) that extends no more proximal than the left subclavian artery. 3. Must have an aneurysm size…
Contacts

David P. Kuwayama, M.D., MPA

David.kuwayama@yale.edu

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