Durability II [+]

The US Study for Evaluating Endovascular Treatments of Lesions in the Superficial Femoral Artery and Proximal Popliteal by using the Protege Everflex Nitinol Stent System II

This non-randomized study compares PTA and primary stenting using the Protege EverFlex stent versus PTA alone in the treatment of stenotic, restenotic, or occluded lesions of the SFAs and proximal popliteal arteries.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Vascular Health Pavilion

Contact

518- 218-7108

Finest [+]

Comparison of Safety and Primary Patency Between Fusion Vascular Graft, FusionTM Vascular Graft with Bioline, and ExxcelTM Soft ePTFE

This randomized study compares the safety and primary patency between Fusion Vascular Graft, Fusion Vascular Graft with Bioline (Heparin coating), and Exxcel Soft ePTFE in patients with peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD) requiring vascular graft intervention in a femoral popliteal (above-knee) peripheral bypass surgery.

Investigator(s)

R. Clement Darling III, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

SmartPrep 2 [+]

Feasibility Study of the Safety and Activity of Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) for the treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia due to Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease.

Evaluate the hypothesis that Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) injected intramuscularly in areas of ischemia in the lower extremity has the potential to improve perfusion within the ischemic limb.

Investigator(s)

Sean Roddy, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

The Mobility Trial [+]

Omnilink Elite or Absolute Pro Stent Used in the Iliac Artery

This non-randomized study uses the Absolute Pro Peripheral Self-Expanding Stent and the Omnilink Elite Peripheral Balloon Expandable Stent in patients with atherosclerosis de novo or restenotic lesions in the native common and/or external iliac artery.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Vascular health Pavilion

Contact

518- 218-7108

Act 1 [+]

Asymptomatic Carotid stenosis, stenting versus endarterectomy Trial

A randomized trial comparing carotid angioplasty and stenting using the Emboshield Cerebral Protection System with the Xact RX Carotid Stent System versus endarterectomy in treating asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenotic disease patients.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

St. Peter’s Hospital

Contact

518- 218-7108

Crest [+]

Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial

A non-randomized study contrasting the relative efficacy of Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy (CEA) versus Carotid Stenting (CAS) in preventing stroke, myocardial infarction, and death in patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Sapphire [+]

Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in patients at High-Risk for Endarterectomy

This is an estimated 30-day trial assessing stenting and angioplasty with distal protection in high-surgical risk patients for endarterectomy.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center & St. Peter’s Hospital

Contact

518- 218-7108

AAA 03-02 [+]

A Clinical Study Evaluating the Use of the GORE EXCLUDER® Bifurcated Endoprosthesis- 31mm In the Primary Treatment of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

Compares the original and approved GORE EXCLUDER device to the 31mm GORE EXCLUDER Bifurcated Endoprosthesis in AAA procedures.

Investigator(s)

Sean Roddy, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Anaconda [+]

Vascutek AnacondaTM Stent Graft System Phase II IDE Study

The Anaconda Stent Graft System is designed for the endovascular repair of infrarenal AAAs in patients with complex aortic anatomies (windy "S" shaped) that a commercial stent cannot easily fix.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Aptus Staple II [+]

The Pivotal Study of the Aptus Endovascular AAA Repair System

A non-randomized study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Aptus Endovascular AAA Repair System as an alternative to open surgical repair. Primary candidates are patients who need additional length or sealing of their AAA aneurysm.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Endurant [+]

Endurant Stent Graft and Endurant Delivery System (Endurant Stent Graft System) and Talent Occluder System

Uses the Endurant Bifurcated and Aorto-Uni-Iliac (AUI) Stent Graft for the endovascular treatment of infrarenal AAAs and aortoiliac aneurysms.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Pythagoras [+]

Prospective Aneurysm Trial: High Angle AorfixTM Bifurcated Stent Graft

This trial assesses the Lombard Medical bifurcated endovascular stent graft (Aorfix) usage in treating AAAs, aorto-iliac and common iliac aneurysms. This will be used in patients whose aneurysm is bent in the aorta at an angle between 0° and 90°.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Relay [+]

A Phase II Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of the Relay® Thoracic Stent-Graft in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Pathologies

Phase II Study that evaluates the safety and efficacy of the Relay Thoracic Stent- Graft in patients with Thoracic Aortic Pathologies compared to those who underwent an open surgical repair.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TAG 05-02 [+]

A Clinical Evaluation of the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis in the Primary Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

This study evaluates the long-term performance of the Gore Thoracic Endoprosthesis stent graft used in the endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta aneurysms. It also focuses on reviewing the GORE TAG Physician Training Program.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TAG 06-02 [+]

Evaluation of the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis-45mm for the Primary Treatment of Aneurysms of the Descending Thoracic Aorta

This study assesses the Gore Thoracic Endoprosthesis (45mm) stent graft used in the endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta aneurysms (DTA).

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TAG 08-01 [+]

Evaluation of the GORE Conformable TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for Treatment of Acute Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection

This study evaluates Gore’s Conformable Thoracic Endoprothesis treatment of acute complicated Type B Aortic Dissections in the descending thoracic aorta (DTA).

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TAG 08-02 [+]

Evaluation of the GORE Conformable TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for Treatment of Traumatic Transection of the Descending Thoracic Aorta

This study evaluates Gore’s Conformable Thoracic Endoprothesis treatment of Traumatic Transections of Descending Thoracic Aorta (DTA).

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta. MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TAG 08-03 [+]

Evaluation of the GORETM Conformable TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for the Primary Treatment of Aneurysm of the Descending Thoracic Aorta

This study evaluates Gore’s Conformable Thoracic Endoprothesis for the primary treatment of aneurysms of the Descending Thoracic Aorta (DTA).

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Talent [+]

Acute Technical Outcomes of the Talent AAA Stent- Graft vs. Cook Zenith Stent-Graft: A Case- Control Study

This provider driven study compares the outcomes of patients who have been treated with either a Talent AAA Stent graft system versus Cook Zenith endograft.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center & St. Peter’s Hospital

Contact

518- 218-7108

Thrive [+]

Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Repair Post Approval Study

This non-randomized post approval study evaluates the long-term safety and effectiveness of Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aneurysms (DTA) using the Talent Thoracic Stent Graft.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

TV2 [+]

A Pivotal Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the TriVascular AAA Stent Graft System

This non-randomized study evaluates the TriVascular AAA Stent Graft System in patients with AAAs who would also be considered suitable candidates for open surgical repair.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Valor II [+]

Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of the Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft System in the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aneurysms of Degenerative Etiology in Subjects who are Candidates for Endovascular Repair

Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft in patients with wide Descending Thoracic Aneurysms in subjects who are candidates for endovascular repair.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Albany Medical Center

Contact

518- 218-7108

Utility of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency Percutaneous Angioplasty vs Stent For Multiple Sclerosis: The Albany Vascular Group Study [+]

This randomized double blind study evaluates the safety and efficacy of PTA in treating extracranial venous obstructive lesions, and its influence on the clinical outcomes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.

For more information please go to www.vaware.org or email us directly at CCSVI@albanyvascular.com.

Investigator(s)

Manish Mehta, MD

Location(s)

Vascular Health Pavilion

Contact

518- 218-7108 or CCSVI@albanyvascular.com