Evaluation of Branch Endografts in the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms (NCT01524211) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Branch Endografts in the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms
United States235 participantsStarted 2012-01-25
Plain-language summary
Zenith t-Branch Study Cohort: The purpose of this study is to collect information on the Cook Zenith t-Branch endovascular stent-graft system and the Terumo Arch Branch for the treatment of aortic aneurysms.
Terumo Arch Branch Study Cohort: The purpose of this additional study arm to the current IDE clinical trial is to collect a priori information on the Terumo Arch Branch Endograft for the treatment of proximal thoracic aortic pathologies that cannot be treated with conventional thoracic endografts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Degenerative, atherosclerotic thoracoabdominal, suprarenal and juxtarenal aortic aneurysms (fusiform or saccular):≥55mm in diameter in a male or ≥50mm in diameter in a female, or
. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm with a history of growth ≥0.5 cm per year, or
. Penetrating ulcers: ≥20mm in depth or
. Chronic type B aortic dissections: ≥50mm total aortic diameter or
. Symptomatic pathology (aneurysm, ulcer or chronic dissection) of any size.
Exclusion criteria
. Life-expectancy less than 12 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Early Mortality & Stroke
Timeframe: 30 days post implant of the branch endografts