Dome-only coiling for severe aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Dome-Only Aneurysm Coiling in Severe Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Observational Study

Observational University of Louisville · NCT07250958

This will test a minimally invasive dome-protection coiling procedure to prevent re-bleeding in adults who have had a severe aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Louisville Academic / other
Locations1 site (Louisville, Kentucky)
Trial IDNCT07250958 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study will collect data on adults with CT-confirmed aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage treated with the guideline-recommended dome-protection coiling approach at a single center. Eligible patients are those with an angiographically confirmed aneurysm and WFNS grade 3–5 who provide consent via a legally authorized representative within 72 hours of hemorrhage. The primary outcome is the incidence of aneurysm re-rupture within 90 days, censored at definitive aneurysm treatment or death and detected on surveillance head CT or after neurologic decline. Secondary outcomes include 90-day functional status and angiographic measures of dome protection success and procedural complications, and the protocol is observational without randomization.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (≥18) with CT-confirmed aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, an angiographically identified aneurysm, WFNS grade 3–5, and consent via a legally authorized representative within 72 hours are the ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients whose aneurysm bleeds from the neck, those judged appropriate for balloon-assisted coiling, those expected to die within 24 hours, or pregnant patients are unlikely to benefit from this approach.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, dome protection could reduce early re-bleeding and lower immediate procedure-related risks, allowing safer stabilization before definitive aneurysm repair.

How similar studies have performed: Small case series and retrospective reports have suggested dome-protection or partial/coiling approaches can reduce early rebleeding, but prospective multicenter evidence is limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* CT confirmed aSAH with an angiographically detected aneurysm
* World Federation of Neurological Sciences (WFNS) aSAH grade 3-5 aneurysm
* LAR available and gives consent within 72 hours after the onset of aSAH (or last known normal

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients whose aneurysm judged appropriate for balloon-assisted coiling
* Patients whose aneurysm is bleeding from the "neck"
* Patients who are clinically judged to suffer imminent death within 24 hours.
* Pregnancy or positive urine pregnancy test

Where this trial is running

Louisville, Kentucky

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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