Special coating on brain stent may reduce dangerous narrowing

NCT ID NCT07420179

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a coated stent (Derivo 2 heal) causes less narrowing inside the artery than an uncoated stent after treating brain aneurysms. 21 adults with unruptured aneurysms in the internal carotid artery were randomly assigned to receive one of the two stents. Researchers measured narrowing on follow-up scans at 3 and 9 months to see if the coating helps keep the artery open.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Coated flow diverter stent (Derivo 2 heal)
What this could lead to: If the coated stent reduces narrowing, it could improve long-term outcomes for people with brain aneurysms treated with stents.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (21 people) and only looks at a specific type of aneurysm. Results may not apply to all patients or show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aneurysm brain aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANEURYSM CEREBRAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saarland University Hospital

Homburg, Saarland, 66421, Germany

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