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New treatment option for Aortic Dissection
Official title Feasibility of Endovascular Repair Of Ascending Aortic Pathologies
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02201589
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcome of patients with pathologies of the ascending thoracic aorta (diseases in the great blood vessel or artery that leads away from the heart) including type A aortic dissection, retrograde type A aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating ulcer or pseudoaneurysm who are suitable for endovascular (within the vessel) repair with the Medtronic Valiant PS-IDE (Physician Sponsored-Investigational Device Exemption) Stent Graft. Type A aortic dissection is a condition where blood passes through the inner lining or between the layers of the blood vessel from a tear in the aortic wall (dissection) in the ascending aorta; a retrograde Type A aortic dissection is a condition where the dissection or tear in the ascending aorta starts from the descending aorta; an intramural hematoma is a collection of clotted blood within the aortic wall; a penetrating ulcer has a plaque or clot within the wall and a pseudoaneurysm is a false aneurysm .
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patient must have a Type A thoracic aortic dissection, retrograde Type A thoracic aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating ulcer or...
- Patient must also have at least one cm proximal and distal landing zones in the ascending aorta between 28-44 mm in diameter;
- The patient must be deemed high-risk surgical candidate according to the following established criteria: ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists)...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or pediatric patients (younger than 21 years of age);
- Patients who have a condition that threatens to infect the stent graft/aortic valve prosthesis;
- Patients with allergies to the stent graft material;
- Patients or their legally authorized representatives who do not sign the informed consent;
- Patients with expected survival less than one year.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Torrance, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Long Beach, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Torrance, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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