Clinical trials: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Assessment of Risk in Thoracic Aortopathy Using 18F-Sodium Fluoride
Patients with bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy are at increased risk of aortic dilatation, dissection and rupture. Currently, risk stratification is largely based on aortic diameter measurements, with those deemed high…
- Conditions
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection
- Trial name
- AoRTAS (NCT04083118)
- Testing
- clinical evaluation, blood markers, pulse wave analysis, 18F sodium fluoride PET/CT and PET/MRI, Repeat 18F sodium fluoride PET/MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Dissecting Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta, Chronic Nontraumatic Dissection of Thoracic Aorta
Effect of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine on Lung Protection Following Thoracic Aorta Surgery With Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Dexmedetomidine has been known to protect the lung against inflammation and oxidative stress in diverse clinical settings. The investigators aimed to investigate the lung protective effect of dexmedetomidine in patients…
- Conditions
- Chronic Dissecting Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta, Chronic Nontraumatic Dissection of Thoracic Aorta, Dissecting Aneurysm of the Thoracic Aorta
- Trial name
- NCT02678728
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, normal saline
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Gangnam Severance Hospital
Rare Diseases, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Investigation of the Neurovegetative Pattern in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA)
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to learn about vagal features in patients with syndromic and non-syndromic TAA.
- Trial name
- IPaNeMA (NCT05703893)
- Testing
- Supine resting (REST) and active standing (STAND)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Aneurysm, Dissection
PANTHER Study of Terumo Aortic Knitted and Woven Grafts, and Cardiovascular Patches
The purpose of this registry is to collect safety and performance data on all commercially available Terumo Aortic knitted and woven grafts, and cardiovascular patches in standard clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Aneurysm, Dissection, Aortic Root Aneurysm, Aortic Root Dissection
- Trial name
- PANTHER (NCT04545502)
- Testing
- Gelsoft Plus Vascular Graft, Vascular Bypass Graft, Cardiovascular Patch
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Vascutek Ltd.
Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
Study to Determine if the Valiant Stent Graft is Safe and Effective in Treating Patients Who Have a Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Valiant stent graft is safe and effective in treating patients who have a blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI).
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT01092767)
- Testing
- Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiovascular
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Without Mention of Rupture, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Without Rupture
Shockwave™Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon for Advanced Endovascular Aortic Repair
Shockwave TEVAR is a nonrandomized, prospective, international, multi-center, PMCF, obervational study. The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of the Shockwave™ Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon (Shockwave…
- Conditions
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Without Mention of Rupture, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Without Rupture, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Without Rupture
- Trial name
- TEVAR (NCT06332911)
- Testing
- Shockwave™ Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon M5+
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Rede Optimus Hospitalar SA
Ischemic Heart Disease, Aortic Aneurysm
Intraoperative Nasal Insulin Effect on Plasma and CSF Insulin Concentration and Blood Glucose
Intranasal insulin is reported to improves memory performance in patients suffering from cognitive impairment. The investigators have previously shown that intraoperative insulin administration preserves both short and long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT02729064
- Testing
- Humulin R, Normal Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Hiroaki Sato, MD., PhD.
Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection
Clinical Investigation of Clinical Safety and Performance of the SP-GRIPFLOW, Selective Cerebral Perfusion Catheter When Used for Cerebral Perfusion During Aortic Arch Repair
The purpose of this study is to determine if the SP-GRIPFLOW catheter (the catheter designed by Fuji Systems) is safe and how well it functions.
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Arch Aneurysm, Aortic Arch; Aneurysm, Dissecting
- Trial name
- NCT05421130
- Testing
- Selective Cerebral Perfusion Catheter
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Fuji Systems Corporation
Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Arch Aneurysm
The Effects of Intermittent Hypoxic-hyperoxic Preconditioning for Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic training (IHHT) to protect myocardium against perioperative myocardial injury during cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Conditions
- Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Arch Aneurysm, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04833283
- Testing
- ReOxy Cardio device, intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic training ( IHHT), ReOxy Cardio device
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft With the Captivia Delivery System in the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aortic Diseases (VALIANT CAPTIVIA France)
The objective of this study is to assess the benefits of endovascular technique in terms of efficacy and safety of Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease, in a…
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection, Penetrating Ulcer, Aorta Thoracic; Traumatic Rupture
- Trial name
- NCT01775046
- Testing
- DTA patients (Valiant)
- Where
- 17 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiovascular
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Evaluation of the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis in the Treatment of Aneurysms
The purpose of this post-approval study is to evaluate the long-term performance of the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis (TAG device) in the primary treatment of descending thoracic aortic (DTA) aneurysms
- Trial name
- NCT00590759
- Testing
- GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Descending Aortic Aneurysm, Ultrasound
TransThoracic Ultrasound for Descending Aortic Aneurysms
The goal of this observational study is to assess the applicability of non-invasive ultrasound in aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta.
- Conditions
- Descending Aortic Aneurysm, Ultrasound, Accuracy, Feasibility
- Trial name
- THORUS (NCT07752654)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Coronary Artery Disease, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Ascending Aortic Replacement
This retrospective study investigates early outcomes after CABG as well as graft patency rate in patients with concomitant AAR. 35 patients undergoing CABG with concomitant AAR (CABG+AAR group) were case-control matched to 35…
- Trial name
- NCT07071857
- Testing
- ECG CT angiography, TTFM, computed tomography of the aorta and/or grafts
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tomsk Cardiology Research Institute
Rare Diseases, Aortic Stiffness
Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Genetic Aortopathies
The goal of this observational study is to study arterial stiffness in patients with thoracic ascending aortic aneurysms (TAA), either syndromic or non-syndromic.
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Aortic Stiffness, Connective Tissue Defect
- Trial name
- PULSEWAVE (NCT05715203)
- Testing
- Pulsotonometry
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Aortic Aneurysm
Utilizing 3D Printed Personalized Aortic Lesion Models in Preoperative Assessment
Using 3D printing technology to create personalized models of diseased heart and aortic blood vessels, surgeons can perform preoperative planning and evaluate relevant indicators.
- Trial name
- NCT06147024
- Testing
- historical control, 3D printed lesion model
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University
Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Thrombosomes® in Acute Thoracic Aortic Dissections
The hypothesis is that administration of Thrombosomes® (TBX®) as hemostatic support when terminating the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing emergency surgery for acute thoracic aortic dissection (aTAD) is safe…
- Trial name
- TTAD (NCT05771831)
- Testing
- Thrombosomes®, Standard platelet concentrate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jakob Stensballe, MD, PhD
Dissection of Thoracic Aorta
Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury After Thoracic Aortic Surgery Due to Dissection
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequently encountered and prognostically significant complications after cardiovascular surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02190487
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Trajectory of Neuroinflammatory Markers in Cerebrospinal Fluid Prior to and After Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Observational prospective pilot study to analyze the trajectory of neuroinflammatory protein expression in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in relation to systemic compartment in patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Trial name
- TURBO (NCT04523909)
- Testing
- Trajectory of neuroinflammatory proteins in CSF and blood
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Toraco Abdominal Aneurysm
Clinical Study on the Prevention of Surgical Wound Complications for Aneurysmal Thoracic-abdominal Aortic Pathology Using the "PREVENA" System
The patients will be randomized into two groups of 100 subjects each one. One arm will be randomized to treatment with a negative topical pressure system (Sistema Prevena ™); while the other arm ("control group") will be…
- Trial name
- TVAC (NCT03512470)
- Testing
- Sistema Prevena ™(TVAC), Standard medication
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele