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NCT05244629 Copenhagen Mesenteric Stent Study - A Randomized Trial of Stent Versus Covered Stent Treatment for Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia

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NCT ID NCT05244629
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Condition Mesenteric Ischemia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 98 participants
Start Date 2023-06
Primary Completion 2024-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BMS vs. CS

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 98 participants in total. It began in 2023-06 with a primary completion date of 2024-08.

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Brief Summary

Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is often caused by narrowings in the arteries providing blood to the intestines. Endovascular stent placement is considered the preferred treatment for this condition. Guidelines increasingly support the use of so called covered stents (CS) in stead of bare stents (BMS) for this use but the level of evidence for this is limited. Using CS incur additional costs for healthcare short-term but may prevent recurrence of narrowing and symptoms postoperatively benefitting patients and healthcare. Study Objective: To evaluate the outcomes after stenting of mesenteric arteries using BMS or CS. Study Outcome: Primary stent patency 1 year after placement The trial will also evaluate complications, how often stents need to be reoperated, Quality of Life (QoL) and reasons for subjects death Method: This is a so called prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing CS vs. BMS. This means that one patients have agrred to treatment they will be randomly selected for treatment with either CS or BMS . The stent metal structure is identical in the two implants and the only difference is the graft covering, making this study unique. The study will also collect blood samples for a biobank that will be used to study markers of disease and how these effect treatment outcomes. All patients referred to the Department of Vascular Surgery due to CMI are considered for inclusion if they havechronic symptoms consistent with CMI, significant stenosis or occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery and are \> 18 years Subjects not able to provide informed consent or who have non atherosclerotic cause of CMI, signs of acute loss of blood flow to the intestines cannot participate. Previous stent treatment in the superior mesenteric artery, pregnancy, allergies to contrast or stent materials are also reasons for not being included in this trial. Side effects, risks and disadvantages for participants The risk for procedure-related complications is less than 5% and similar in both study groups. Most short-term complications are related to vascular access sites and consist of local bleeding and thrombosis. Other potential complications include impaired renal function due to contrast use, contrast allergy, arterial dissection and death.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with symptomatic CMI of atherosclerotic or atherothrombotic etiology * Intended endovascular treatment * Symptoms consistent with CMI (pain, weight loss, diarrhea) * Significant ostial stenosis (\>50%) of the superior mesenteric artery on CTA * Significant stenosis on angiography (\>50% or \>15mmHg pressure gradient) * Patients \> 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * No informed consent * Non atherosclerotic cause of MI * Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) * Signs of acute bowel ischemia, peritonitis, laparotomy, sepsis * Previous stent treatment in the superior mesenteric artery(ies) * Target artery lesions \>4cm in length * Unable to cross lesion with guidewire * Non-significant stenosis angiographically * Pregnancy * Allergies to contrast media or stent materials

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Timothy A Resch, MD, PhD

✉ timothy.andrew.resch@regionh.dk

📞 +45 35 45 79 31

Principal Investigator

Timothy A Resch, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Deptarment of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05244629 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Mesenteric Ischemia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05244629 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05244629 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at timothy.andrew.resch@regionh.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05244629 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at København Ø, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05244629 clinical trial?

NCT05244629 is sponsored by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. The principal investigator is Timothy A Resch, MD, PhD at Deptarment of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet. The trial plans to enroll 98 participants.

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