Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry evaluating flow diverters for treating brain aneurysms

Official title: Outcomes of Intra-arterial and Endosaccular Flow Diverters for Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms - International Registry of Intra-arterial and Endosaccular Flow Diverters (IRF)

Run by Montefiore Medical Center · NCT06174727 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different devices used to treat brain aneurysms to see which ones work best and are safest for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorMontefiore Medical Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations13 sites (Coral Gables, Florida and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 2027
Study endsJuly 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT06174727 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older who have undergone endovascular treatment with specified flow diverter devices or endosaccular flow disruptors.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not received treatment for intracranial aneurysms or those under 18 years of age 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 multicenter observational study aims to assess the technical performance, safety, and clinical outcomes of intracranial aneurysms treated with flow diverter stents and endosaccular flow disruptors. It will compare various devices used in endovascular treatments, focusing on parameters such as procedure time, radiation exposure, and long-term success rates. The study seeks to fill the gap in direct comparative data regarding these evolving treatment options for aneurysms.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the most effective treatment options for patients with intracranial aneurysms.

How similar studies have gone: While various studies have shown promising results for flow diversion techniques, this specific comparative approach is relatively novel and aims to provide more definitive data.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Consecutive adult patients (18 years of age or older)
* Underwent endovascular treatment with one of the following devices:

  a. Endoluminal Flow Diverter Stents: i. Pipeline Flex (Covidien, California, USA) ii. Pipeline Flex with Shield Technology (Covidien) iii. Surpass Streamline (Stryker Neurovascular, California, USA) iv. Surpass Evolve (Stryker) v. Silk flow diverter (Balt Extrusion, Montmorency, France) vi. Flow-Redirection Intraluminal Device (FRED; MicroVention) vii. Flow-Redirection Intraluminal Device X (FRED X; MicroVention) viii. p64 Flow Modulation Device (phenox GmbH) ix. Endovascular clip system (eCLIPs) (eCLIPsTM, eVasc Neurovascular, Vancouver, BC, Canada)

  b. Intrasaccular Flow Disruptors: i. Woven EndoBridge (WEB; MicroVention) ii. Luna/Artisse System (Medtronic) iii. Medina Embolic Device (Medtronic) iv. Contour Neurovascular System (Cerus Endovascular) v. Neqstent Coil Assisted Flow Diverter (Cerus Endovascular) vi. pCONus and pCANvas (phenox GmbH) vii. Nexus Aneurysm Embolization System (EndoStream Medical) viii. CITADEL™ Embolization Device (Balt, USA)
* Complete medical records and follow-up data available

Exclusion Criteria:

* Incomplete procedural or follow-up records
* Non-flow-diverter or non-flow-disruptor treatments (e.g., coiling-only cases)
* Aneurysms treated with investigational devices not listed within Inclusion Criteria

Where it's running

  • University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
    Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Munson Medical Center
    Traverse City, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Allina Health
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Robert Wood Johnson University
    New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • Montefiore Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery
    The Bronx, New York, United States
    Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
  • St. Michael's Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Toronto Western Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic Florida
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Completed
  • Sarasota Memorial Research Institute
    Sarasota, Florida, United States
    Completed
  • University at Buffalo
    Buffalo, New York, United States
    Completed
  • Geisinger Health
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States
    Completed
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
    Kingwood, Texas, United States
    Completed

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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.
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