Placenta power: new training tool for brain surgeons
NCT ID NCT06117527
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a fresh human placenta can be used as a realistic model for training neurosurgeons to repair brain aneurysms. The placenta's blood vessels closely resemble those in the brain, and researchers will create artificial aneurysms using a small catheter. The goal is to improve surgical skills without risking patient safety.
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 training model could help neurosurgeons practice complex aneurysm surgeries safely, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage training study with 50 participants, focused on skill assessment rather than patient treatment. Results may not translate to real-world surgical success.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Neurochirurgie - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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