Ultrasound reveals hidden brain risks during aortic stent surgery

NCT ID NCT05155956

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses a non-invasive ultrasound device to monitor blood flow and detect tiny clots traveling to the brain during placement of a specialized stent-graft for thoracic aortic aneurysms or dissections. Researchers aim to understand how often these microemboli occur and how the brain's blood flow changes during the procedure. The findings could help improve surgical safety and reduce stroke risk in future patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help surgeons understand how to reduce stroke risk during complex aortic stent procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply to all patients or procedures. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dissection, Thoracic Aorta thoracic aortic aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MICROEMBOLI THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTION

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Locations

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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