Can a new patch safely protect the brain after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07758790
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This registry study is evaluating the safety and performance of SYNTHECEL, a device used to close and protect the dura—the outer covering of the brain—during cranial surgery. Researchers will follow about 112 participants who undergo craniotomy or craniectomy and receive SYNTHECEL as part of their procedure. The study will track outcomes such as cerebrospinal fluid leakage, adhesion formation, and neurological status to see how well the device works in real-world clinical settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SYNTHECEL, a device used to close and protect the outer covering of the brain during cranial surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this registry could provide real-world evidence on the safety and performance of SYNTHECEL, potentially supporting its broader use in routine cranial surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by variations in surgical practice and patient populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 112 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes participants undergoing cranial dura repair using SYNTHECEL Dura Repair.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant or legally authorized representative who is willing to participate in the registry and provide written informed consent * Participant undergoing SYNTHECEL implantation for cranial dura repair on or after the start date of the registry study Exclusion Criteria: \- Participant with documented or known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to cellulose or related materials
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