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Vascular Stent for Venous Obstruction

Recruiting at 23 trial locations
SB
Kush R. Desai, MD | Northwestern Medicine
Overseen byKush Desai, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a small tube called the GORE® VIAFORT Vascular Stent to help adults with blocked veins. The stent keeps the veins open so blood can flow properly.

Research Team

Kush R. Desai, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Kush Desai, MD

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

SB

Stephen Black, MD, FRCS (Ed), FEBVS

Principal Investigator

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Eligibility Criteria

Adults over 18 with symptomatic vein blockages in the legs, able to follow treatment and check-up plans, not pregnant or planning pregnancy within a year. Excludes those with severe kidney issues, recent surgeries, significant blood clots in lungs, low hemoglobin levels, bleeding disorders, current participation in conflicting studies, major leg amputations, certain genetic conditions or drug sensitivities.

Inclusion Criteria

Patient is able to provide informed consent.
My vein condition is severe or causes me significant pain.
I am 18 years old or older.
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Exclusion Criteria

I currently have or might have an infection.
You have used illegal drugs through a needle in the past year.
My BMI is over 40.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • GORE® VIAFORT Vascular Stent (Vascular Stent)
Trial OverviewThe trial is testing the GORE® VIAFORT Vascular Stent's performance and safety for treating adults with blocked veins in their lower body. It's a forward-looking study across multiple centers where all participants receive the stent without being compared to another group.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: GORE® VIAFORT Vascular StentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
GORE® VIAFORT Vascular Stent

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

W.L.Gore & Associates

Lead Sponsor

Trials
103
Recruited
32,900+

Bret Snyder

W.L.Gore & Associates

Chief Executive Officer since 2020

MBA from Stanford University

Dr. John Doe

W.L.Gore & Associates

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from Harvard Medical School