Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms (NCT03111459) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
United States15 participantsStarted 2017-08-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of the clinical investigation is to assess the use of the Medtronic Valiant Thoracoabdominal Stent Graft System to repair thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms in patients having appropriate anatomy. The primary intent of the study is to assess safety and preliminary effectiveness of the device. Additionally, the study will assess technical success and treatment success at each follow-up interval.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. A patient may be entered into the study if the patient has at least one of the following:
. an aneurysm with a maximum diameter of \> 5.5 cm or 2 times the normal diameter just proximal to the aneurysm using orthogonal (i.e., perpendicular to the centerline) measurements
. aneurysm with a history of growth \> 0.5 cm in 6 months
. saccular aneurysm deemed at significant risk for rupture
. symptomatic aneurysm greater than 4.5 cm
. Axillary or brachial and iliac or femoral access vessel morphology that is compatible with vascular access techniques, devices or accessories, with or without use of a surgical conduit.
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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Proportion of subjects free from major adverse events
. Proximal landing zone for the thoracic bifurcation stent graft that has:
. ≥ 2.5 cm of nonaneurysmal aortic segment including previously placed graft material (neck) distal to the left subclavian artery (LSA) diameter in the range of 26-42 mm.
Exclusion criteria
. Patient is a good candidate for and elects open surgical repair.
. Patient can be treated in accordance with the instructions for use with a legally marketed endovascular prosthesis.
. Patient is eligible for enrollment in a manufacturer-sponsored IDE at the investigational site.
. Patient is unwilling to comply with the follow-up schedule.
. Patient is unable or refuses to give informed consent.