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Intracranial Aneurysm clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 24 Intracranial Aneurysm clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 43 countries (most in China (10), United States (6), France (6)). By phase: Phase 4 (1). The most active sponsors are Medtronic Neurovascular Clinical Affairs (3), Beijing Tiantan Hospital (3), Zhujiang Hospital (2). There are also 17 NIH-funded research projects on Intracranial Aneurysm, with $8.3 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 24Clinical trials
- 17NIH research projects
- 43Countries
Newest Intracranial Aneurysm clinical trials
All recruiting trials (24)
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Flow Diverter Stent for Intracranial Aneurysm in China
This study tests a novel flow diverter stent to treat intracranial aneurysms in adults and follows patients through treatment and follow-up.
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Real-World Experience With the WEB Device for Intracranial Aneurysms
This study tests how well the Woven EndoBridge device works in routine treatment of intracranial aneurysms in China across multiple centers.
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Choydar flow-directed mesh stent for unruptured brain aneurysms
This trial tests the Choydar flow-directed mesh stent to see if it is safe and works for people with unruptured intracranial aneurysms in the internal carotid or vertebral arteries.
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Pivotal test of the Silk Vista Baby Flow Diverter for unruptured brain aneurysms
This study tests whether the Silk Vista Baby flow diverter can safely and effectively treat a single unruptured intracranial aneurysm in adults 22–80 years old.
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Pipeline Vantage post-approval safety and outcomes for intracranial aneurysm treatment
This project will test whether the Pipeline Vantage embolization device with Shield Technology is safe and effective for adults treated for intracranial aneurysms.
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Improving brain intervention planning using vascular mapping
This study is testing new ways to plan brain surgeries for aneurysms and AVMs to make them safer and more effective by using advanced mapping and computer models.
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Collecting real-life data on endovascular treatments for brain aneurysms
This study is collecting real-life information on how safe and effective a specific type of device is for treating brain aneurysms in patients.
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Investigating factors related to intracranial aneurysms in China
This study looks at what factors might cause or worsen brain aneurysms in people in China to help understand the risks better.
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How blood flow changes after flow-diverter treatment for brain aneurysms
We will test whether combining 3D angiography and transcranial Doppler can identify blood-flow thresholds linked to narrowing inside flow-diverter stents in adults treated for brain aneurysms.
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Comparing general and local anesthesia for treating unruptured brain aneurysms
This study is testing whether using local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia is a safe and effective option for adults with unruptured brain aneurysms during treatment.
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Evaluation of a new device for treating brain aneurysms
This study is testing a new device to treat brain aneurysms in patients who can't use other treatments or have had their aneurysms come back.
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Evaluating the Optima Coil System for treating intracranial aneurysms
This study is testing the safety and effectiveness of the Optima Coil System for treating people with intracranial aneurysms, whether they are ruptured or not.
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Registry evaluating flow diverters for treating brain aneurysms
This study is testing different devices used to treat brain aneurysms to see which ones work best and are safest for patients.
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Blinded randomized test of an AI tool to find brain aneurysms on head CTA
This trial will test whether an AI tool that helps read head CT angiograms can improve detection of brain aneurysms in adults having CTA scans.
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Using placental models to train neurosurgeons for treating brain aneurysms
This study is testing whether using placental tissue as a training tool can help neurosurgeons improve their skills in treating brain aneurysms.
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Detecting microplastics in patients undergoing neurosurgery
This study is trying to see if tiny pieces of plastic are found in the blood, brain fluid, and brain tissue of patients who are having brain surgery.
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Evaluating the DERIVO® 2heal® Embolisation Device for treating intracranial aneurysms
This study is testing a new device to see if it safely and effectively treats brain aneurysms in patients over a three-year period.
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Integrated Biomedical Informatics for Managing Cerebral Aneurysms
This study is trying to build a detailed database about brain aneurysms to see what factors might increase the risk of them forming or bursting, and it's for patients with aneurysms, healthy volunteers, and their family members.
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Evaluating the safety and usability of BALT medical devices for various brain and vascular conditions
This study is testing how safe and effective BALT medical devices are for treating brain and blood vessel conditions like aneurysms and strokes.
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Managing unruptured intracranial aneurysms with different treatment options
This study is testing whether surgery or a less invasive treatment is better for people with unruptured brain aneurysms compared to just monitoring their condition.
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Registry for managing aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in Switzerland
This study is collecting information from patients in Switzerland who have had an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage to see how well they are treated and how they recover.
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Treatment of wide-neck bifurcating intracranial aneurysms using the Artisse™ device
This study is testing a new device called Artisse™ to see if it can safely and effectively treat wide-neck bifurcating brain aneurysms, both those that have and haven't ruptured.
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Registry for monitoring neurovascular products used in treating brain aneurysms and strokes
This study is tracking how well Medtronic devices work and their safety for people being treated for brain aneurysms and strokes.
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Registry for evaluating Medtronic products
This study is collecting information to see how safe and effective Medtronic products are for patients who are using them.
NIH-funded research (17)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Understanding how brain aneurysm walls and shape change over time
This project studies how small brain aneurysms grow and whether MRI features of the aneurysm wall and its shape can predict growth so doctors can better decide when treatment is needed.
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Predicting brain aneurysm growth with advanced 4D MRI and tensor math
A research project uses 4D flow MRI and new math models to predict how brain aneurysms grow over time, helping doctors decide on safer treatments for people with UIAs.
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How aging and aged (senescent) cells may cause brain aneurysm rupture
This research tests whether removing aging 'senescent' cells can lower the chance that a brain aneurysm will burst for people with intracranial aneurysms.
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Reprogramming blood-vessel lining cells in inherited brain aneurysms
This project aims to find out whether fixing gene-related changes in the cells that line brain arteries can lower aneurysm risk in people with a family history.
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How tiny cell structures (podosomes) may weaken brain arteries and cause aneurysms
Testing whether podosomes — small structures inside blood vessel cells — make brain arteries weaker and raise the risk of aneurysm rupture for people with or at risk of brain aneurysms.
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How cells' cleanup of vessel attachments may affect brain aneurysms
This project looks at whether a cellular cleanup process in blood‑vessel lining cells weakens brain arteries and contributes to aneurysms in people at risk for intracranial aneurysm.
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Improved MRI methods to find small brain aneurysms likely to grow
Using improved MRI scans to find inflammation and shape changes that show which small brain aneurysms may grow in people with unruptured aneurysms.
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Predicting the growth of brain aneurysms using advanced imaging techniques
This study is looking at how some brain aneurysms that don’t show any symptoms might change over time, using special MRI technology to help predict which ones could grow or burst in the next five years, so doctors can make better treatment choices for patients.
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Understanding how blood flow affects brain aneurysms
This study is looking at how unusual blood flow can weaken the walls of brain aneurysms, with the goal of creating tools to help predict and prevent them from bursting, so it’s especially for people who have or are at risk for these conditions.
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Investigating how aging and cell aging affect the risk of brain aneurysm rupture
This study is looking at how getting older might increase the risk of brain aneurysms bursting and whether getting rid of certain aging cells can help prevent this, with the hope of finding new treatments that could benefit patients at risk.
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Investigating how certain genes affect blood vessel health in brain aneurysms
This study is looking at the genes that might make some families more likely to have bulges in their brain blood vessels, which can be dangerous, and it's for anyone who has a family history of these aneurysms to help find ways to prevent them from causing serious problems.
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Investigating how podosomes affect blood vessel health and brain aneurysms
This study is looking at tiny structures in brain cells that help keep blood vessels strong, especially in people at risk for brain aneurysms, to see how changes in blood flow might affect them and to find new ways to treat or prevent these aneurysms without surgery.
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Understanding how specific cell processes affect brain aneurysms
This study is looking into how certain proteins in brain blood vessel cells might affect the growth of dangerous bulges called intracranial aneurysms, with the hope of finding new ways to help people who have this condition.
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Understanding factors that predict growth in brain aneurysms
This study is looking at how certain features of unruptured brain aneurysms can help doctors figure out which ones might grow or burst, so they can better protect patients by focusing on those at higher risk, and you might get a special MRI scan to help with this research.
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Understanding changes in brain arteries during the growth of aneurysms
This study is looking at how certain blood vessels in the brain change when aneurysms grow, to help doctors better understand the risks of these aneurysms bursting and improve treatment for patients like you.
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Understanding how certain blood cells contribute to the rupture of brain aneurysms
This study is looking at how certain blood cells, called neutrophils and platelets, work together in the brain and might cause bulges in blood vessels, known as aneurysms, to burst, with the hope that understanding this could help improve treatments for patients with this condition.
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Investigating the role of a specific biological pathway in brain aneurysms
This study is looking at how high blood pressure can cause brain aneurysms to burst, which can be very serious, and it aims to find new ways to help prevent this from happening, especially for people with hypertension.
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Quick answers
How many Intracranial Aneurysm clinical trials are recruiting right now?
24, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 43 countries. The most sites are in China (10 trials), United States (6 trials), France (6 trials), Canada (5 trials), Germany (5 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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