Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Observational Ages 18 to 85

Follow-up on the Lifetech Cera Vascular Plug System

Official title: Cera™ Vascular Plug System Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up: A Multi-center, Prospective, Observational, Single-arm, Open-label, Post-market Study

Run by Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. · NCT06099015 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking to see how well the Lifetech Cera Vascular Plug System works and if it’s safe for people who need treatment for blood vessel issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment132 (estimated)
SponsorLifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations9 sites (Bad Hersfeld and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 21, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT06099015 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 who require arterial or venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, have known allergies to device materials, or have uncorrectable coagulopathy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to collect and evaluate clinical data on patients using the Lifetech Cera™ Vascular Plug System for arterial and venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature. The study will confirm the device's performance and safety, identify previously unknown side effects, and monitor known side effects related to the procedures or medical devices. It plans to enroll 132 subjects over a one-year period, with each participant followed for one year. The final report is expected to be completed in 2026.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and efficacy of the Cera Vascular Plug System, leading to better patient outcomes in vascular procedures.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies on vascular embolization devices have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18 to 85;
2. Life expectancy \> 1 year;
3. Require arterial or venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature;
4. Target embolization site(s) allow for safe insertion of the delivery catheter;
5. Voluntarily sign and date the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any study-related activities commencement;
6. Willing and able to comply with protocol requirements, including all study visits and procedures.
7. Patients for whom the doctor has decided to use the Cera Vascular Plug System, regardless of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The subject is pregnant or plan to be pregnant or breast feeding;
2. The subject has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the device materials including: nickel, stainless steel, polytetrafluoroethylene and titanium nitride;
3. The subject has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to contrast agent;
4. The subject has uncorrectable coagulopathy;
5. The subject has planned use of anticoagulant (e.g. direct thrombin inhibitors, factor Xa inhibitors, vitamin K antagonists) or antiplatelet therapy before, during and/or after treatment with the study device, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would clinically interfere with the study endpoints
6. The subject has an unresolved systemic infection;
7. Subject who cannot tolerate general or local anesthesia;
8. The subject has a connective tissue disorders (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), arteritis (e.g. Takayasu's Disease) or another circulatory disorder;
9. The subject is participating in other drug or medical device clinical trials;
10. Any condition (medical or anatomic) making the subject not suitable for transcatheter embolotherapy according to the opinion of the investigator.

Where it's running

  • Klinikum Bad Hersfeld GmbH
    Bad Hersfeld, Germany
    Recruiting
  • ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • A.O.U. Città della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino
    Turin, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale di Circolo
    Varese, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Adana City Hospital
    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
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  • Ankara University Hospital
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Bilkent City Hospital
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Bilkent City Hospital
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.