Battle of the devices: which tool best mends a broken spleen?

NCT ID NCT05128955

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two medical devices—coils and plugs—used to block blood flow in the splenic artery after a severe spleen injury (grade III or higher). The goal is to see which device works faster and more reliably to stop bleeding without surgery. About 180 people aged 15 and older with such injuries will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two devices during a minimally invasive procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Splenic artery embolization with vascular embolic coils or plugs

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify the best device for stopping bleeding from severe spleen injuries without surgery, potentially improving outcomes and reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The study focuses on technical success, not long-term recovery, and device failure or complications are possible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Prisma Health

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States