Brain aneurysm showdown: which coated stent causes fewer strokes?
NCT ID NCT07674004
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial compares two types of surface-modified flow diverters—special stents used to treat unruptured brain aneurysms. The goal is to see which device causes fewer small brain injuries (seen on MRI) and fewer stroke-like symptoms after the procedure. About 196 people with unruptured aneurysms will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two devices, and their outcomes will be tracked for six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lattice Flow Diverter (LFD) and Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology (PED Shield)
- What this could lead to
- If one device proves safer, it could become the preferred option for treating unruptured brain aneurysms, lowering the chance of stroke after the procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (196 people) comparing two devices already in use, so the difference may be small or not statistically significant. Risks include stroke, bleeding, or device-related complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan Provincial People's Hospital
RECRUITINGZhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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