Evaluation of a new endovascular graft for treating aortic aneurysms
Zenith® Fenestrated+ Endovascular Graft Clinical Study
This study is testing a new type of graft to see if it can safely and effectively treat aortic aneurysms in patients with specific conditions affecting their major arteries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cook Group Incorporated Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 33 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 32 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04875429 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the Zenith® Fenestrated+ Endovascular Graft in combination with the BeGraft Balloon-Expandable FEVAR Bridging Stent Graft System and Unibody2 for patients with aortic aneurysms affecting major visceral arteries. The study focuses on patients with thoracoabdominal, pararenal, or juxtarenal aortic aneurysms that meet specific size and growth criteria. Participants will be monitored for outcomes related to the treatment's efficacy and safety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with thoracoabdominal, pararenal, or juxtarenal aortic aneurysms measuring 55 mm or more in diameter for males and 50 mm or more for females.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those with a life expectancy of less than 2 years, or individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a less invasive option for managing complex aortic aneurysms, potentially reducing the need for open surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies involving similar endovascular graft technologies have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Include Criteria: 1. Thoracoabdominal, pararenal or juxtarenal aortic aneurysm with a diameter ≥ 55 mm for males and ≥ 50 mm for females 2. Thoracoabdominal, pararenal or juxtarenal aortic aneurysm with a growth rate of ≥ 5 mm in 6 months 3. Thoracoabdominal, pararenal or juxtarenal aortic aneurysm with aortic diameter \> 2x the normal aortic diameter or saccular aneurysm that warrants treatment in the opinion of the investigator Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \< 18 years 2. Life expectancy \< 2 years 3. Pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant within 60 months 4. Inability or refusal to give informed consent by the patient or legally authorized representative 5. Unwilling or unable to comply with the follow-up schedule, required clinical assessments, and imaging 6. Simultaneous participation in another investigation study, unless the patient is at least 30 days beyond the primary endpoint of any previous study
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama and 32 other locations
- University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
- UC San Diego — La Jolla, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Stanford Hospitals and Clinics — Stanford, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Florida Shands Hospital — Gainesville, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
- Tampa General Hospital — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
- Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital — Glenview, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Loyola University Medical Center — Maywood, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Edward Hospital — Naperville, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Methodist Hospital of Indiana — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Maryland — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Completed)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Massachusetts — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Michigan Health System — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
- Barnes Jewish Hospital — St Louis, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States (Recruiting)
- New York University Langone Medical Center — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NY Presbyterian Hospital — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Holston Valley Hospital — Kingsport, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
- Ut Southwestern — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center/UT Health — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital — Roanoke, Virginia, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- St Thomas' Hospital — London, United Kingdom (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gustavo Oderich, MD — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chanda Bell, RN, BSN
- Email: chanda.bell@cookmedical.com
- Phone: 765-463-7537
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.