New Stent-Vacuum combo shows promise for sealing gut leaks
NCT ID NCT04884334
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a special device called the VAC-Stent, which combines a covered metal stent with negative pressure (vacuum) therapy, to seal leaks in the esophagus or colon. Researchers collected data from 110 patients to see if the device safely and effectively closed the leaks. The goal was to confirm the device works for treating these serious gastrointestinal perforations.
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Locations
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Allgemeines Krankenhaus Celle
Celle, Germany
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Ameos Klinikum Am Bürgerpark
Bremerhaven, Germany
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Asklepios Paulinen Klinik Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden, Germany
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Caritas Klinikum Saarbrücken - St. Theresia
Saarbrücken, Germany
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Charité
Berlin, Germany
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Johanniter Krankenhaus Bonn
Bonn, Germany
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KRH Klinikum Siloah
Hanover, Germany
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Nils Stensen Kliniken, Marienhospital Osnabrück
Osnabrück, Germany
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Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg
Berlin, Germany
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St. Josef-Hospital
Bochum, Germany
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Städtisches Klinikum Dresden
Dresden, Germany
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Uniklinik Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany
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Uniklinik Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
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Visceral, Tumour, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Cologne Merheim Hospital
Cologne, 51109, Germany
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