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Spinal zap may stop deadly brain artery spasms after aneurysm

NCT ID NCT06443177

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a procedure called spinal cord stimulation can reduce blood vessel spasms that often occur after a brain aneurysm rupture. Participants have already had standard treatment for their aneurysm and will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is to see if the stimulation improves blood flow in the brain and prevents complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a spinal cord stimulation device (Vectris trial leads and stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to prevent dangerous blood vessel spasms after a brain aneurysm rupture, potentially reducing brain damage and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like discomfort or infection, and the stimulation may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage intracranial vasospasm subarachnoid hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANEURYSMAL SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE VASOSPASM, CEREBRAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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