Carotid Artery Aneurysm Treatment Using CGuard Divert-And-Heal Strategy

Last updated: August 31, 2020
Sponsor: John Paul II Hospital, Krakow
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Aneurysm

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04434456
C-HEAL
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Non-randomized, single arm, open label, academic observational study of CGuard MicroNet covered stent system use to achieve endovascular lumen reconstruction in carotid artery aneurysms with indications for treatment (enlarging and/or dissecting / symptomatic).

Jagiellonian University Medical College research project.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

General Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients older than 18 years, eligible for endovascular carotid artery aneurysmtreatment with Micronet covered stent per Vascular Team evaluation, according to localstandards

  • Written, informed consent to participate

  • Agreement to attend protocol required (standard) follow up visits and examinations

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Preferred treatment other than stenting (surgery or conservative treatment /observation) per Vascular Team evaluation

  • Life expectancy <1 year (e.g. active neoplastic disease).

  • Chronic kidney disease with creatinine > 3.0 mg/dL.

  • Myocardial infarction in 72 hours proceeding the stenting procedure (if possible,postponing the procedure)

  • Pregnancy (positive pregnancy test)

  • Coagulopathy.

  • History of uncontrolled contrast media intolerance Angiographic Inclusion Criteria:

  • Carotid artery aneurysm confirmed on angiography - symptomatic, dissected or enlarging

  • Aneurysm eligible for endovascular treatment per Vascular Team evaluation (accordingto current standards, guidelines and study center practice) Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unsuccessful true lumen engagement

  • Aneurysm neck anatomy precluding healthy-to-healthy coverage with stent

  • Anatomic variants precluding stent implantation

  • Mobile (free-floating) plaque elements in aorta or arteries proximal to target lesion

Study Design

Total Participants: 25
Study Start date:
April 27, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2022

Study Description

Carotid artery aneurysm (CAA) is a relatively infrequent, but significant clinical condition with numerous diagnostic and therapeutic implications. CAA affects laminal flow in the carotid artery implicating the risk of thrombus formation in the aneurysm cavity, and subsequent ischemic stroke from distal embolization. Another important clinical problem related to the CAA is a possible aneurysm dissection and rupture. Symptomatic CAA and increasing dimensions of CAA institute unquestioned indications for the CAA treatment.

Surgical carotid aneurysm repair bears a significant risk (periprocedural stroke, cranial nerve damage, carotid artery ligation). Therefore endovascular techniques of CAA exclusion were developed. Covered stents, stent-grafts, and combined stenting and aneurysm embolization with coils were applied. However, covered stents were demonstrated to increase the restenosis risk, and other complications such as CAA neck endo-leak.

Newer technique involves the flow diversion by implantation of stent in dense-structured stent (such as Wallstent) or stent-in-stent implantation. In this case a luminary flow dominates over aneurysm filling, which is limited by stent structure. Gradual thrombosis and occlusion of aneurysm cavity and healing of aneurysm follows.This method disadvantage was related to necessity of double stent load and increased restenosis risk (double metal layer).

These issues were addressed only recently by the double layer mesh stents that demonstrate natural flow diverting capabilities. CGuard Stent system is a self-expandable stent covered with PET mesh (MicroNet) that prevents plaque protrusion into the vessel lumen. In addition, in low flow conditions MicroNet can act as the flow diverter. These stents are routinely implanted in elevated risk plaques in high reference centers in Europe.

Several published observations indicate the CGuard stent also demonstrates flow-diverting capabilities, but the systematic observation of such application was not performed.

C-HEAL is a non-randomized, single arm, open label academic observational study of CGuard stent implantation in carotid arteries in patients with symptomatic, dissecting or enlarging carotid artery aneurysm. Procedures are performed according to the center routine, with application of proximal or distal embolic protection device (if feasible), and standard pharmacotherapy according to the current guidelines.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, The John Paul II Hospital

    Kraków, Maloplska 31-202
    Poland

    Active - Recruiting

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