New ultrasound spots metal in brain after aneurysm clipping
NCT ID NCT07583225
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new type of ultrasound that can see through the skull to find tiny metal pieces left after brain aneurysm surgery. About 78 adults who had aneurysm clipping will get this ultrasound within 3 hours after surgery, along with a standard CT scan. The goal is to see if the ultrasound can reliably detect metal fragments early, which could help doctors act faster without extra radiation.
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- Participants
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About 78 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Positive group: standardized high-penetration super-resolution transcranial ultrasound within 3 hours after surgery, plus routine postoperative CT and CTA/other routine imaging when clinically indicated. Negative control group: standardized high-penetration super-resolution transcranial ultrasound within 3 hours after surgery, plus routine postoperative CT.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-85 years; 2. Positive group: patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm clipping with implanted metallic clips; negative control group: postoperative craniotomy patients without implanted clips; 3. Ability to complete transcranial ultrasound within 3 hours after surgery; 4. Availability of postoperative CT; 5. Written informed consent from the participant or legally authorized representative. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to complete standardized transcranial ultrasound; 2. Missing postoperative CT; 3. Inability to establish the composite reference standard; 4. Presence of non-study-related metallic materials that may substantially interfere with target identification; 5. Withdrawal of consent; 6. Investigator judgment that continued participation is inappropriate.
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