Clinical Research Directory

Study of the RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft in Subjects With an Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection

This clinical trial is a prospective, multicenter, non-blinded, non-randomized study designed to assess the RelayPro thoracic endografts in the treatment of acute, complicated type B aortic dissection. The primary endpoint will measure all-cause mortality at 30 days post-procedure.

TEAVR With False Lumen Embolization for Aortic Dissection

This multicenter, prospective, observational study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) combined with false lumen embolization using vascular plugs in patients with acute type B aortic dissection. Despite TEVAR being a standard treatment for type B dissection, long-term outcomes remain suboptimal due to persistent false lumen perfusion through distal re-entry tears, leading to aortic expansion and high reintervention rates. This study addresses the clinical need for a more definitive treatment strategy that promotes complete false lumen thrombosis and aortic remodeling. The study plans to enroll 72 subjects across multiple centers in China, with each participant followed for 12 months. Key inclusion criteria comprise patients with acute or subacute (≤30 days from onset) type B aortic dissection exhibiting typical symptoms and extending to the infrarenal aorta, who are scheduled for the combined procedure. Exclusion criteria included those requiring emergency surgery, complicated dissections with malperfusion or rupture, trauma-related or infectious etiologies, prior aortic surgery, uncontrolled systemic diseases, recent myocardial infarction or stroke, and patients outside the 18-80 age range or refusing participation. The primary efficacy endpoint is the complete thrombosis rate of the false lumen in the thoracic aorta at 12 months postoperatively, while the primary safety endpoint is the incidence of major adverse events (MAEs) at the same time point. MAEs are defined as a composite of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure requiring prolonged ventilation or reintubation, renal deterioration (\>50% reduction in eGFR or new dialysis), bowel ischemia requiring surgery or refractory to medical therapy, major stroke, and grade 3 paraplegia. Secondary endpoints include thrombosis rates at 1 and 6 months in the thoracic aorta, patency and thrombosis status at the celiac trunk and infrarenal aortic levels at 1, 6, and 12 months, incidence of MAEs at earlier timepoints, and rates of endoleaks and reinterventions. All subjects will receive a standardized treatment protocol involving TEVAR with stent-graft placement to seal the proximal entry tear, followed by selective catheterization of the false lumen and deployment of 1-3 vascular plugs at predetermined locations: one parallel to the distal edge of the thoracic stent-graft, one at the level of the celiac trunk, and one at the distal re-entry tear in the infrarenal aorta. Follow-up assessments are scheduled at 1, 6, and 12 months post-procedure, including clinical evaluation and thoracoabdominal CTA imaging to assess aortic remodeling and complication status. This investigation represents the first prospective multicenter effort to evaluate the combined TEVAR and false lumen embolization strategy. By addressing the fundamental limitation of conventional TEVAR-incomplete false lumen exclusion-this study may establish a new standard for achieving complete aortic remodeling in type B dissection. The results are anticipated to provide robust evidence for guiding clinical practice and potentially influencing future treatment guidelines in aortic disease management.

EndoVascular Aortic Dissection Early vs Delayed

This is a prospective, multicenter, non-inferior, parallel-controlled observational study. This study aims to compare clinical outcomes of endovascular treatment for acute high-risk type B aortic dissection in the acute phase versus the subacute phase. No interventions will be imposed on the patients' standard treatment. Patients with acute high-risk type B aortic dissection will be grouped based on the actual timing of their treatment.

Safety and Efficacy of TEVAR Combined With Long Bare-metal Stents in the Intervention of ATBAD

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the TEVAR combined with extended bare-metal stenting (distal landing zone ≥2 cm below renal arteries) in patients with acute complicated type B aortic dissection (ATBAD). Additionally, to prevent postoperative true lumen hypoperfusion in residual thoracoabdominal aortic dissection (visceral zone, infrarenal aorta, and iliac arteries) and persistent ischemic manifestations in visceral and lower extremity arteries post-endovascular repair, extended bare-metal stents are deployed to maintain adequate distal true lumen patency. This strategy ensures perfusion to visceral branches and lower limbs while preparing for future complete endovascular aortic repair.

CRATOS - Evaluation of Cratos™ Branch Stent Graft System in Treatment of Descending Aorta Lesions

The goal of this prospective, interventional, multicentre, single-arm performance objective study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of Cratos™ Branch Stent Graft System in treatment of lesions (dissection, IMH and PAU in descending aorta. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * 30-day all-cause Mortality rate * Composite of the following events from the time of enrolment through 12-month: * Device Technical Success * Absence of: Aortic rupture, Lesion-related mortality, Disabling Stroke, Permanent paraplegia, Permanent paraparesis, New onset renal failure requiring permanent dialysis, Additional unanticipated post-procedural surgical or interventional procedure related to the device, procedure, or withdrawal of the device system Participants will come for hospital office visits 1, 6, 12, 24-, 36-, 48- and 60-months post-procedure for the following, but not limited to assessments: * Physical examination * Modified Rankin scale * Tarlov scoring scale * CTA

Dragon Study Europe

Dragon Study Europe is an international, multicenter, prospective, non-randomized study. It is designed to evaluate safety and performance of the MFM for the treatment of chronic type B aortic dissection. About 35 patients in up to 11 countries will be enrolled and screened per the protocol-required inclusion, exclusion criteria, in order to obtain 30 completed patients. For early demonstration of safety and performance, an interim analysis report will be performed after all patients included will complete their 6-month follow-up. The study purpose is to determine the safety and performance of the MFM for the endovascular treatment of chronic type B aortic dissection. It should be noted that the MFM has CE mark approval for aortic and peripheral artery aneurysms treatment.