Treatment of Intracranial Wide-neck Aneurysms Using Stent-assisted Coil Embolization

This device was designed to assist in the stent-assisted coil embolization of intracranial aneurysms, specifically those that have a wide neck that would not otherwise maintain the coil embolization material within the aneurysm because of the wide opening at the base of the aneurysm. This device was designed to treat aneurysms that are: unruptured, wide-necked, intracranial, saccular aneurysms arising from a parent vessel ≥ 2 mm and ≤ 4.5 mm. Wide-necked was defined as having a neck > 4mm or dome-to-neck ratio < 2.

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Key information

Conditions

Intracranial Aneurysms Aneurysm Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Intracranial Aneurysm Intracranial Arterial Diseases Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

About this study

This is a prospective study to investigate the efficacy of using stent-assistance for embolization of intracranial aneurysms with a wide neck (defined as > or = to 4mm, or with a dome to neck ratio of 2:1 or less). We plan to investigate successful embolization of intracranial aneurysms defined by angiographic occlusion of greater than or equal to 90% at 6 months. Patients will be followed for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of the procedure, with a planned total duration of 4 years of the study, including follow up time. Participants will be initially assessed and if included, will undergo procedure that includes use of the device. Afterwards, they will be scheduled for regular follow up at 2 weeks for clinical assessment, then again at 3 months for clinical assessment and MRA to investigate the stented region, then again at 6 months for clinical assessment and possible cerebral angiogram vs possible MRA, and then again at 1 year post-procedure, and then again at 2 years post-procedure. Patients may then follow up on an annual basis or every 2-3 years, depending on preference and any residual or recurrent aneurysm. A more specific timeline and treatment course is described below.

Patients will receive cerebral angiography for evaluation of their cerebral vasculature and aneurysm configuration to ensure that the parent vessel diameter is adequate and that the aneurysm is 4mm in size with a wide neck. In these cases, if it is determined that the patient will require additional vascular support in order to adequately embolize the aneurysm then the use of stent-assisted coil embolization may be offered to the patient.

Once enrolled, patients will undergo endovascular stent-assisted coil embolization of the aneurysm, and clinical outcomes will then be assessed. Data will be collected for analysis according to the primary and secondary outcome measures in addition to any deviations from the protocol or safety concerns as well

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adult patients (18 years old or older) with intracranial aneurysms with a wide neck (defined as > or = to 4mm, or with a dome to neck ratio of 2:1 or greater).

Exclusion criteria

Small-necked aneurysms,
Inability to tolerate anti-platelet medication

Treatment and study plan

Neuroform EZ Stent System

Device

The Stryker Neuroform EZ Stent System is a self-expanding nitinol, compliant, open-cell design that can be deployed by a single operator. The Neuroform EZ Stent System is packaged sterile as a single unit with an introducer sheath and a detachable push wire.

Primary outcomes

Angiographic occlusion

Time frame: 6 months

Successful embolization of intracranial aneurysms defined by angiographic occlusion of greater than or equal to 90%

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Methodist Health System

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Treatment of Intracranial Wide-neck Aneurysms Using Stent-assisted Coil Embolization With the Stryker Neuroform EZ and Neuroform Atlas Stent Systems

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Sep 28, 2020
Registry last updated: Mar 23, 2026

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