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Aortic Dissection clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Aortic Dissection — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
13 US clinical trials · 9 currently recruiting
The research picture
Aortic Dissection has 13 registered US clinical trials, 9 of them open to new participants right now — about 69% of the total.
- 9
- recruiting participants now
- 69%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Cardiovascular Health Improvement Project
University of Michigan
NCT02306200
Montalcino Aortic Consortium: Precision Medicine for Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT04005976
B-SAFER: Branched Stented Anastomosis Frozen Elephant Trunk Repair
Eric Roselli, M. D.
NCT04747626
Evaluation of the Cook Custom Aortic Endograft, the Zenith t-Branch Endovascular Graft, and Surgeon-Modified Endograft in Treating Aortic Pathologies
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT02043691
Valved Graft PMCF Study
Abbott Medical Devices
NCT04754217
Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Repair of Complex Aortic Pathology With Physician-modified Endovascular Grafts (PMEGs)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT04746677
GORE® Ascending Stent Graft in the Treatment of De Novo Type A Aortic Dissections
W.L.Gore & Associates
NCT06827990
NEXUS Aortic Arch Clinical Study to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness
Endospan
NCT04471909
Feasibility of Endovascular Repair Of Ascending Aortic Pathologies
Rodney A. White, MD
NCT02201589
Thoraflex Hybrid and Relay Extension Post-Approval Study
Vascutek
NCT05639400
Registry of Patients With Acute/Subacute Type B Aortic Dissection Treated by Means of the STABILISE Technique (STABILISE)
IRCCS San Raffaele
NCT03707743
ARISE: Evaluation of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft in the Treatment of DeBakey Type I/II Aortic Dissection
W.L.Gore & Associates
NCT02380716
Study to Evaluate the Clinical Performance of the Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft With the Captivia Delivery System (Valiant Captivia) for the Treatment of Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissections
Medtronic Cardiovascular
NCT01114724
Phase Distribution
Phase data not available
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Aortic Dissection Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 13 US studies indexed under Aortic Dissection, and 9 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 69% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Aortic Dissection shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Aortic Dissection is led by W.L.Gore & Associates with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 13 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Aortic Dissection?
PlainTrial tracks 13 US clinical trials for Aortic Dissection, of which 9 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Aortic Dissection?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.