Evaluation of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft

NCT ID: NCT05800743

Last Updated: 2025-09-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

370 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-11-28

Study Completion Date

2034-01-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of ARISE II is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft device in the treatment of lesions involving the ascending aorta and aortic arch.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Pseudoaneurysm Aortic Dissection Aorta; Lesion

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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ASG device only in Ascending Aorta

Ascending Aortic Isolated Lesions, Pseudoaneurysms and Penetrating Aortic Ulcers in subjects at high-risk for surgical repair, treated with endovascular repair using the ASG device alone.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

GORE® Ascending Stent Graft (ASG device)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Endovascular aortic repair of the ascending aorta

ASG + TBE

Ascending Aorta/Aortic Arch Isolated Lesions and Chronic De Novo Dissections in subjects at high-risk for surgical repair, treated with endovascular repair using the ASG and TBE devices.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

GORE® Thoracic Aortic Graft Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Endovascular aortic repair of the ascending aorta/aortic arch

Surgical Follow-up Cohort

Open surgical repair of ascending aorta in subjects at high-risk for surgical repair

Group Type OTHER

Surgery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Open surgical repair of the ascending aorta and/or the aortic arch

Interventions

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GORE® Ascending Stent Graft (ASG device)

Endovascular aortic repair of the ascending aorta

Intervention Type DEVICE

GORE® Thoracic Aortic Graft Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device)

Endovascular aortic repair of the ascending aorta/aortic arch

Intervention Type DEVICE

Surgery

Open surgical repair of the ascending aorta and/or the aortic arch

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Revascularization Procedure

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

The patient is/has:

1. Ascending Aortic pathologies warranting surgical repair compatible with the treatment requirements of the ASG device meeting any of the following criteria: Aneurysm

1. Fusiform aneurysm (≥50mm or documented growth rate \>0.5cm/year)
2. Saccular aneurysm (no diameter criteria)
3. Pseudoaneurysms (\>30 days post-surgery, no diameter criteria) Non-aneurysm
4. Penetrating Aortic Ulcers (PAUs) (no diameter criteria)
5. Pseudoaneurysms, following open surgical repair of a Type A dissection (\>30 days post-surgery, no diameter criteria)
2. Anatomic compatibility with ASG device based on Gore Imaging Sciences review.

1. Treatment must be limited to the ascending aorta
2. Lesion location is ≥2cm distal to the most distal coronary artery ostia
3. Distal extent of the lesion is located ≥2cm proximal to the origin of the Brachiocephalic Artery (BCA)
4. Proximal and distal landing zones must be ≥2cm in length
5. Landing zones cannot be heavily calcified, or heavily thrombosed
6. Landing zone diameter between 27mm - 48mm
7. For patients with prior replacement of the ascending aorta and/or aortic arch by an endovascular or surgical graft, there must be at least ≥2 cm overlap of ASG device and previously implanted graft.
3. Considered high-risk for open surgical repair by meeting any of the following criteria:

1. ≥75 years of age
2. Previous median sternotomy
3. Documented identification of other subject-specific risk factors (e.g., medical history, active medical diagnosis) by a study investigator and an experienced open ascending and/or aortic arch surgeon (e.g., cardiothoracic surgeon).
4. Age ≥18 years at time of informed consent signature
5. Adequate vascular access via transfemoral or retroperitoneal approach
6. Informed Consent Form (ICF) signed by the subject or legally authorized representative
7. Agrees to comply with protocol requirements, including imaging and 5-year follow-up


The patient is/has:

1. Ascending and/or Arch Aortic pathologies warranting surgical repair compatible with the treatment requirements of the ASG device and meeting any of the following criteria: Aneurysms

1. Fusiform aneurysm (≥55 mm or documented growth rate \>0.5cm/year)
2. Saccular aneurysm (no diameter criteria)
3. Pseudoaneurysms (\>30 days post-surgery, no diameter criteria) Non-aneurysms
4. Penetrating Aortic Ulcers (no diameter criteria)
5. Pseudoaneurysms, following open surgical repair of a Type A dissection (\>30 days post-surgery, no diameter criteria)
6. Chronic de novo (\>90 days) Type A aortic dissection requiring treatment

* Chronic de novo aortic dissection with primary entry tear in the ascending aorta or arch
* Chronic de novo aortic dissection with primary entry tear in the descending thoracic aorta with retrograde involvement of the aortic arch and/or ascending aorta
7. Residual aortic dissection following surgical repair of Type A aortic dissection requiring treatment (\>30 days post-surgery)
2. Anatomic compatibility with ASG device used in combination with the TBE Device based on Gore Imaging Sciences review.

Proximal Aortic Landing Zone:
1. Landing zone is native aorta or surgical graft
2. Lesion location is ≥2cm distal to the most distal coronary artery ostia
3. Proximal landing zone must be ≥2cm in the ascending aorta.
4. Landing zone cannot be aneurysmal, heavily calcified, or heavily thrombosed
5. Landing zone diameter between 27mm - 48mm
6. Acceptable proximal landing zone outer curvature length for the required device

Branch Vessel Landing Zone:
1. Length of ≥2.5 cm proximal to first major branch vessel
2. Target branch vessel inner diameters of 11-18 mm
3. Target branch vessel landing zone must be in native vessel that cannot be heavily calcified, or heavily thrombosed

Distal Aortic Landing Zone:
1. Outer curvature must be ≥2 cm proximal to the celiac artery
2. Aortic inner diameters between 16-42 mm
3. Landing zone in native aorta or previously implanted GORE® TAG® Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft (CTAG Device)
3. Considered high-risk for open surgical repair by meeting any of the following criteria:

1. ≥75 years of age
2. Previous median sternotomy
3. Documented identification of other subject-specific risk factors (e.g., medical history, active medical diagnosis) by a study investigator and an experienced open ascending and/or aortic arch surgeon (e.g., cardiothoracic surgeon).
4. Age ≥18 years at time of informed consent signature
5. Adequate vascular access via transfemoral or retroperitoneal approach
6. Informed Consent Form (ICF) signed by the subject or legally authorized representative
7. Agrees to comply with protocol requirements, including imaging and 5-year follow-up


Subjects who meet the following criteria will be followed:

1. The aortic lesion involves the ascending aorta and/or aortic arch
2. The subject is determined to be high-risk for open surgical repair per the protocol requirements
3. The subject is at least 18 years of age
4. The subject is willing to comply with the protocol requirements
5. Open surgery to repair the aortic lesion the patient was screened for is intended to be performed at the investigational site responsible for initiating the screening process for the study

Exclusion Criteria

The patient is/has:

1. De novo Type A dissection
2. Requires immediate treatment
3. Dissected great vessels requiring treatment
4. Anticipated need for coronary or aortic valve intervention within one year post treatment
5. Any aortic valve repair or replacement including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or coronary artery intervention within 30 days prior to treatment
6. Complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or treatment for acute coronary syndrome requiring Dual Anti Platelet Therapy (DAPT) within 30 days prior to treatment
7. Open chest surgical repair within 30 days prior to treatment
8. Presence of Intramural Hematoma (IMH) in landing zones
9. Prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position that precludes safe delivery of the ASG device
10. Aortic insufficiency grade 3 or greater
11. Previous endovascular repair with a non-Gore device that would interfere with or result in contact with planned repair
12. Concomitant vascular disease requiring treatment that is not planned for index endovascular procedure
13. Any stroke or myocardial infarction within 6 weeks prior to treatment
14. Presence of protruding and/or irregular thrombus and/or atheroma in the ascending aorta or aortic arch or any other factors that could increase the risk of stroke based on imaging review
15. Known degenerative connective tissue disease (e.g., Marfan's or Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, EDS)
16. Participation in investigational drug or medical device study within one year of enrollment unless approved by the sponsor
17. Known history of drug abuse within one year of treatment
18. Pregnant at time of procedure
19. Active infected aorta, mycotic aneurysm
20. Active systemic infection (e.g., infection requiring treatment with parenteral anti-infective medication)
21. Renal failure, defined as patients with an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \<30 (mL/min/1.73 m2) or currently requiring dialysis
22. Life expectancy \<12 months
23. Known sensitivities or allergies to the device materials
24. Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to anticoagulants or contrast media, which is not amenable to pre-treatment
25. Body habitus or other medical condition which prevents adequate fluoroscopic and CT visualization of the aorta


The patient is/has:

1. Acute and subacute de novo Type A dissection (defined as \<90 days)
2. Requires immediate treatment
3. Dissected great vessels requiring treatment
4. Anticipated need for coronary or aortic valve intervention within one year post treatment
5. Any aortic valve repair or replacement including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or coronary artery intervention within 30 days prior to treatment
6. Complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or treatment for acute coronary syndrome requiring Dual Anti Platelet Therapy (DAPT) within 30 days prior to treatment.
7. Open chest surgical repair within 30 days prior to treatment
8. Presence of Intramural Hematoma (IMH) in landing zones
9. Prosthetic heart valve in the aortic position that precludes safe delivery of the ASG device
10. Aortic insufficiency grade 3 or greater.
11. Previous endovascular repair with a non-Gore device that would interfere with or result in contact with planned repair
12. Concomitant vascular disease requiring treatment that is not planned for index endovascular procedure
13. Any stroke or myocardial infarction within 6 weeks prior to treatment
14. Presence of protruding and/or irregular thrombus and/or atheroma in the ascending aorta or aortic arch or any other factors that could increase the risk of stroke based on imaging review
15. Known degenerative connective tissue disease (e.g., Marfan Syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, EDS)
16. Participation in investigational drug or medical device study within one year of enrollment unless approved by the sponsor
17. Known history of drug abuse within one year of treatment
18. Pregnant at time of procedure
19. Active infected aorta, mycotic aneurysm
20. Active systemic infection (e.g., infection requiring treatment with parenteral anti-infective medication)
21. Renal failure, defined as patients with an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \<30 (mL/min/1.73 m2) or currently requiring dialysis
22. Life expectancy \<12 months
23. Known sensitivities or allergies to the device materials
24. Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to anticoagulants or contrast media, which is not amenable to pre-treatment
25. Body habitus or other medical condition which prevents adequate fluoroscopic and CT visualization of the aorta
26. Previous instance of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia type 2 (HIT-2) or known hypersensitivity to heparin or a history of a hypercoagulability disorder and/or state
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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W.L.Gore & Associates

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Eric Roselli, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Cleveland Clinic

Locations

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute - Long Beach Medical Center

Long Beach, California, United States

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Keck Medical Center University of Southern California, HCC II

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Stanford Hospital

Stanford, California, United States

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University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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University of Florida - Gainesville

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Emory University Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Northwestern University -Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Clinical Trials Unit

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Hackensack UMC

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

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Westchester Medical Center

Valhalla, New York, United States

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Atrium Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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OhioHealth Research and Innovation Institute

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

Austin, Texas, United States

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Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Houston, Texas, United States

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The Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano

Plano, Texas, United States

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Intermountain Heart Institute

Murray, Utah, United States

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Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

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Sentara Mid Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

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West Virginia University Medicine

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

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University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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ASG 22-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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