Standardization of Physician-Modified Stent Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Launched by ENTE OSPEDALIERO CANTONALE, BELLINZONA · Sep 3, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of August 19, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Principal Investigator: Dr. med. Giorgio Prouse
Ethics: The study was presented to the Ethics Committee of Canton Ticino, where formal approval was waived.
Background Physician-modified stent grafts (PMSGs) are increasingly used to treat urgent cases of symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms that are unfit for open surgery and cannot be treated with a standard endovascular graft. In symptomatic patients, custom-made fenestrated endografts are not an option due to the manufacturing time required. Recently, some off-the-shelf branched devices that allow for the treatment of many aneurysms i...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Vascular Surgeons or Interventional Radiologists
- • Must have expertise in fenestrated, branched, and PMSG procedures.
- • Completed the 31-question survey via the EDDDIE platform.
- • Informed consent is required for participation.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Physicians with no complex endovascular repair experience
About Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) in Bellinzona is a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical services and advancing clinical research. As a key sponsor of clinical trials, EOC focuses on fostering innovative healthcare solutions and improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry. With a commitment to ethical standards and collaboration, EOC plays an essential role in the development of new therapies and medical practices, leveraging its expertise and resources to contribute to the global medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Giorgio Prouse, Dr. med.
Principal Investigator
Centro Vascolare Ticino
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported