Ultrasound imaging for finding metal clips after brain aneurysm surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new ultrasound method to help doctors locate metal clips placed during brain aneurysm surgery. The ultrasound is done within a few hours after surgery and compared to CT scans to see if it can reliably find the clips.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–85 years old
- Had brain surgery within the last 3 hours (either with metal clip placement for aneurysm or other craniotomy without clip)
- Able to have a transcranial ultrasound exam (ultrasound through the skull) within 3 hours after surgery
- Had a CT scan after surgery
- Willing to give written consent (you or your legal representative)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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