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| UNC Hospitals | UNKNOWN |
| Cook Group Incorporated | INDUSTRY |
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate visceral function, after endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms or ascending/aortic arch aneurysms.
This study will evaluate the effect of endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (Types I-IV) on visceral function or aortic arch aneurysms using custom manufactured and off the shelf stent grafts. Specifically, the device orientation and configuration will be evaluated with respect to renal function. Since detailed CT scan imaging will be performed prior to and after endovascular repair, critical data concerning each branched vessel length, tangential orientation from the aorta, angle of incidence, and diameter can be determined. This information can then be coupled with hemodynamic data obtained from duplex ultrasonography as well as changes in renal volume, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and flow characteristics over time. By analyzing the data in this fashion, it may be possible to determine changes in hemodynamics and/or physiologic conditions with respect to branched stent-graft design characteristics. These data may be utilized to enhance current device design and improve patient outcomes. The FDA has approved the use of commercially available devices to be used in conjunction with the investigational device if the Investigator deems this necessary.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Endovascular TAAA Repair | Experimental | Endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) using Branched stent grafts |
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| Endovascular Ascending/Aortic Arch Branch Repair | Experimental | Endovascular repair of aortic ascending/arch aneurysm using branched stent grafts |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) using branched stent graft | Device | Repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change from baseline in renal function over time (up to two years) after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair various custom stent grafts | Visceral function after endovascular repair of pararenal aneurysms using various custom stent grafts. Specifically, the device orientation and configuration will be evaluated with respect to renal function over time. Critical data concerning each branched vessel from radiological studies coupled with hemodynamic data obtained from renal artery duplex, changes in renal volume, eGFR, and flow characteristics at 1, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months post procedure may make it possible to determine changes in renal function. | Pre-procedure and 1, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months post procedure |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Time to morbidity | Morbidity at 30 days, 1 & 2 years post procedure | 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Time to mortality | Mortality at 30 days, 1 & 2 years post procedure. |
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Cohort 1 (TAAA) Inclusion Criteria:
Patients may be included in the study if the patient has at least one of the following and has aortic anatomy appropriate for treatment with the Zenith® p-Branch™, Zenith® t-Branch, or Physician Specified TAAA Endovascular Graft (Custom Manufactured Devices).
Aortic Aneurysm Diameter
a. TAAA (Type I - IV) (including pararenal subtypes) with orthogonal aortic diameter greater than or equal to 5 cm or b. greater than two times the normal aortic diameter
Rapid aortic enlargement (> than or equal to 5mm in 1 year)
Presence of a saccular aneurysm at risk for rupture based on investigators evaluation
Iliac artery aneurysm ˃2.2 cm may be treated with the Zenith® Branch Endovascular Graft-Iliac Bifurcation when the iliac artery aneurysm is associated with the qualifying thoracoabdominal aneurysm treated in this study
Exclusion Criteria:
General Exclusion Criteria
Patients must be excluded from the study if any of the following conditions are true:
Medical Exclusion Criteria
Patients must be excluded from the study if any of the following conditions are true:
1) Known sensitivities or allergies to stainless steel, nitinol, polyester, solder (tin, silver), polypropylene, urethane or gold 2) History of anaphylactic reaction to contrast material that cannot be adequately premedicated 3) Leaking, ruptured aneurysm associated with hypotension 4) Uncorrectable coagulopathy
Anatomical Exclusion Criteria
Patients must be excluded from the study if any of the following conditions are true:
Inadequate femoral/iliac access compatible with the required delivery systems;
Does not have a non-aneurysmal aortic segment proximal to the aneurysm with:
a. A length of at least 4 mm, i.e. at least 4 mm circumferential wall contact around the limits of scallop b. A diameter measured outer wall to outer wall of no greater than 31mm and no less than 21 mm; c. An angle less than 60 degrees relative to the centerline of the aneurysm; d. An angle less than 45 degrees relative to the supraceliac aorta.
Does not have visceral vessel anatomy compatible with Zenith® p-Branch™, specifically:
a. Renal vessel origins as measured relative to the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) compatible with the renal fenestration, i.e. Both renal vessel origins within 7.5mm of the corresponding renal fenestrations; b. Celiac vessel origin as measured relative to the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) compatible with the celiac scallop.
A proximal seal site with unsuitable thrombus/atheroma
Does not have iliac artery fixation sites and anatomy consistent with:
Common iliac artery fixation site diameter, measured outer wall to outer wall on a sectional image (CT) <8.0 mm (prior to deployment)
Iliac artery diameter, measured outer wall to outer wall on a sectional image (CT) >21 mm at distal fixation site
Iliac artery distal fixation site <10 mm in length
Inability to preserve at least one hypogastric artery
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Cohort 2 (ascending/aortic arch) Inclusion Criteria:
General Inclusion Criteria:
Treatment not possible with a currently available non-modified approved device
Patient accepts to and is able to comply with lifetime follow-up
Patient accepts to and is able to provide informed consent prior to enrollment
No stroke with significant residual deficit or myocardial infarction within the last 12 months
No significant carotid bifurcation disease (> 70% stenosis by NASCET criteria)
Absence of systemic or local infection that may increase the risk of endovascular graft infection
Patient determined to be a high-risk profile for open surgical repair considering any of the following items:
Vascular Inclusion Criteria:
Anatomic Inclusion Criteria:
1) There is enough space for the device to be deployed distal to coronary arteries and any coronary artery bypass grafts that are considered patent and necessary for proper cardiac perfusion 2) Ascending aortic length >50 mm (greater curve distance from sinotubular junction to proximal aspect of the innominate artery) 3) Sealing zone in the ascending aorta >40 mm in length and <38 mm in diameter for native aorta (<42 mm if surgical graft replacement in place) 4) Sealing zone in the great vessels of >20 mm in length
Diameter of innominate artery used for sealing < 20 mm
Diameter of CCA or subclavian artery used for sealing < 16mm 5. Distal aortic fixation zone: Native aorta or surgical graft (endovascular device or Dacron graft) , diameter: 20-42mm, distal neck length ≥20mm 6) Access for device delivery to accommodate 22F or 24F sheath depending on device design.
7) Sealing zone in the great vessels of ≥ 20 mm in length
Diameter of innominate artery used for sealing between 8 and 20 mm
Diameter of CCA or subclavian artery used for sealing between 6 and 16 mm.
Extra inclusion criteria - special situations:
Aortic dissection:
If more distal disease is observed in the aorta
Exclusion Criteria:
General exclusion criteria:
Anatomic Exclusion Criteria for the Cook Ascending/Arch graft
Significant occlusive disease, tortuosity, or calcification that would prevent endovascular access.
Iliac artery diameter, measured inner wall to inner wall on a sectional image (CT) <7.0 mm at any point along access length (prior to deployment). Inability to perform a temporary or permanent open surgical or endovascular iliac conduit for patients with inadequate femoral/iliac access.
Proximal seal length < 40 mm
Proximal seal site with a circumferential thrombus/atheroma/calcium
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mark A Farber, MD | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UNC Heart and Vascular | Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 27599 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 39963789 | Derived | Mesnard T, Huang Y, Schanzer A, Timaran CH, Schneider DB, Mendes BC, Eagleton MJ, Farber MA, Parodi FE, Gasper WJ, Beck AW, Sweet MP, Zetterval SL, Lee A, Oderich GS; United States Aortic Research Consortium. Multicenter Prospective Evaluation of Patient Radiation Exposure During Fenestrated-branched Endovascular Aortic Repair: A Ten-year Experience. Ann Surg. 2026 Jul 1;284(1):184-193. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006676. Epub 2025 Feb 18. | |
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| Endovascular repair of ascending/arch aortic aneurysm using branched stent graft | Device | Repair of ascending/arch aortic aneurysms |
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| 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Time to loss of stent graft integrity | Evidence on contrast CT angiography of loss of stent graft integrity at 30 days, and one and two years post procedure. | 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Time to migration | Evidence of stent graft migration on abdominal x-rays at 30 days and 1 & 2 years. | 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Endoleak | Evidence of Endoleak on contrast CT angiography of abdomen 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure. | 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Branch vessel Events | Evidence of branch vessel events on contrast CT angiography and renal duplex 30 days, and 1 & 2 years post procedure. | 30 days and 1 & 2 years post procedure |
| Derived |
| Oderich GS, Huang Y, Harmsen WS, Tenorio ER, Schanzer A, Timaran CH, Schneider DB, Mendes BC, Eagleton MJ, Farber MA, Gasper WJ, Beck AW, Sweet MP, Lee WA; United States Aortic Research Consortium. Early and Late Aortic-Related Mortality and Rupture After Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study. Circulation. 2024 Oct 22;150(17):1343-1353. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.068234. Epub 2024 Jul 11. |
| 37330702 | Derived | Finnesgard EJ, Beck AW, Eagleton MJ, Farber MA, Gasper WJ, Lee WA, Oderich GS, Schneider DB, Sweet MP, Timaran CH, Simons JP, Schanzer A; United States Aortic Research Consortium. Severity of acute kidney injury is associated with decreased survival after fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg. 2023 Oct;78(4):892-901. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.05.034. Epub 2023 Jun 16. |
| 37059239 | Derived | Aucoin VJ, Motyl CM, Novak Z, Eagleton MJ, Farber MA, Gasper W, Oderich GS, Mendes B, Schanzer A, Tenorio E, Timaran CH, Schneider DB, Sweet MP, Zettervall SL, Beck AW; U.S. Aortic Research Consortium. Predictors and outcomes of spinal cord injury following complex branched/fenestrated endovascular aortic repair in the US Aortic Research Consortium. J Vasc Surg. 2023 Jun;77(6):1578-1587. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.01.205. Epub 2023 Apr 13. |
| ID | Term |
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| D017544 | Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal |
| D000094625 | Aneurysm, Ascending Aorta |
| D000094626 | Aneurysm, Aortic Arch |
| ID | Term |
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| D001014 | Aortic Aneurysm |
| D000783 | Aneurysm |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D001018 | Aortic Diseases |
| D017545 | Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic |
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