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Subdural HematomaEMBOLISENCT04402632

Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery With ONYX™ Liquid Embolic System for Subacute and Chronic Subdural Hematoma

A study testing Surgical Management, Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization and Observation Only in people with Subdural Hematoma, run by Medtronic Neurovascular Clinical Affairs at 49 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) using the Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) for treatment of symptomatic subacute or chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 90 years
Conditions the study is for
Subdural Hematoma
What is being tested?
Surgical Management, Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization and Observation Only
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
600 participants
Where
49 sitesUnited States
Study dates
27 Oct 2020to 3 Apr 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 90 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Pre-morbid Modified Rankin Score ≤3
  • Confirmed diagnosis of subacute or chronic subdural hematoma
  • Completed informed consent
  • Meets criteria for Surgery or Observation Cohort

Who cannot join

  • Life expectancy <1 year
  • Unable to complete follow-up
  • Pregnant, lactating, or has a positive pregnancy test at time of admission
  • Diagnosed with acute SDH
  • Potentially dangerous anatomic variations leading to increased procedural risk or unsafe access for MMA embolization
  • Pre-randomized Markwalder Grading Scale score ≥ 3
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  • Unmanaged, uncontrolled bleeding disorders/blood diathesis
  • Presumed septic embolus, or suspicion of microbial superinfection
  • Known active COVID-19 infection
  • CT or MRI evidence of intra-cranial tumor or mass lesion Contraindication to angiography
  • Participation in another clinical trial
  • Contraindicated for the use of Onyx™ LES
  • Cannot be taken off corticosteroids (intended to treat subacute or chronic SDH) for at least 90 days post-randomization

Trial locations and contacts

49 sites in 1 country.

49 sites in 1 country

United States49 sites
  • Albany Medical Center

    Albany, New York, 12208

  • Grady Memorial Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303

  • University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1932

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203

  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805-0001

  • Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195-0001

  • The Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822

  • McLaren Flint Hospital

    Flint, Michigan, 48532

  • UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608

  • Corewell Health

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

  • Prisma Health

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605

  • Valley Baptist Medical Center

    Harlingen, Texas, 78550

  • Memorial Regional Hospital

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    Irvine, California, 92868

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 322047

  • University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Hospital

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506

  • USC - Keck School of Medicine

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • North Shore University Hospital

    Manhasset, New York, 11030

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Aurora Saint Luke's Medical Center

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215

  • The Mount Sinai Hospital

    New York, New York, 10029

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10065

  • Oklahoma University Medical Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104

  • Orlando Regional Medical Center Orlando Health

    Orlando, Florida, 32806

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital

    Pasadena, California, 91105

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC Presbyterian

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213-2536

  • Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

    Portland, Oregon, 97239-3011

  • University of Utah Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • UCSD Medical Center

    San Diego, California, 92037

  • California Pacific Medical Center

    San Francisco, California, 94109

  • University of California San Francisco Medical Center

    San Francisco, California, 94143

  • Harborview Medical Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98104-2420

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • Tampa General Hospital

    Tampa, Florida, 33606

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    Temple, Texas, 76508-0001

  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    Toledo, Ohio, 43606

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center

    Torrance, California, 90503-4607

  • Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

    Tucson, Arizona, 85710

  • Westchester Medical Center

    Valhalla, New York, 10595

  • Saint Mary's Medical Center

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407

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About this study

Official title: A Study of the Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery With ONYX™ Liquid Embolic System In the Treatment of Subacute and Chronic Subdural HEmatoma (EMBOLISE)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) using the Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) for treatment of symptomatic subacute or chronic subdural hematoma (SDH)

Being tested
Surgical Management, Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization, Observation Only
Medical subject headings
Hematoma, Subdural

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Surgical ManagementProcedure or surgery

    Surgical Evacuation of the Subdural Hematoma (SDH) (Control)

  • Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) EmbolizationDevice

    Onyx™ LES Embolization of the Subdural Hematoma (SDH)

  • Observation OnlyOther

    Medical Management (Control)

  • Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) EmbolizationDevice

    Onyx™ LES Embolization of the Subdural Hematoma (SDH)

  • Surgical ManagementProcedure or surgery

    Surgical Evacuation of the Subdural Hematoma (SDH)

Study groups in NCT04402632
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Surgery Cohort: Control ArmActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Procedure: Surgical Management
Surgery Cohort: Treatment ArmExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization; Procedure: Surgical Management
Observational Cohort: Control ArmActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Other: Observation Only
Observational Cohort: Treatment ArmExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Rate of hematoma recurrence/progression requiring surgical drainage OR poor clinical outcome at 90 days, OR clinical deterioration at 90 days compared to baseline

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Non-inferiority assessment of Onyx™ LES embolization treatment compared to standard of care based on change in Modified Rankin Scale Score

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  2. Effectiveness: Incidence of hospital readmissions

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  3. Effectiveness: Change in hematoma volume based on CT/MRI imaging

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  4. Effectiveness: Change in hematoma thickness per CT/MRI imaging

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  5. Effectiveness: Change in midline shift based on CT/MRI imaging

    Measured: 90 days post-procedure

  6. Safety: Incidence of device-related serious adverse events

    Measured: 30 days post-procedure

  7. Safety: Incidence of procedure-related serious adverse events

    Measured: 30 days post-procedure

  8. Safety: Incidence of neurological death

    Measured: 90 days and 180 days post-procedure

  9. Safety: Incidence of device-related adverse events

    Measured: 90 days and 180 days post-procedure

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 May 2020
  2. Study start27 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion19 Dec 2024
  4. Study completion3 Apr 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
600 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04402632
Sponsor's protocol ID
MDT19027ONYX
Acronym
EMBOLISE
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
18 May 2020
Last updated
11 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No: No individual participant data will be available

Publications

  • Mokin M, Knopman J, Davies JM, Hassan AE, Harbaugh RE, Khalessi A, Fiehler J, Levy EI, Gross BA, Grandhi R, Tarpley J, Sivakumar W, Bain M, Crowley RW, Link TW, Fraser JF, Levitt MR, Chen PR, Hanel RA, Bernard JD, Jumaa M, Youssef P, Cress MC, Chaudry MI, Shakir HJ, Lesley WS, Billingsley J, Jones J, Koch MJ, Paul AR, Mack WJ, Osbun JW, Dlouhy K, Grossberg JA, Kellner CP, Sahlein DH, Santarelli J, Schirmer CM, Mazaris P, Liu JJ, Majjhoo AQ, Wolfe T, Patel NV, Roark C, Siddiqui AH. Timing of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization and Surgery: Analysis of the EMBOLISE Trial. Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol. 2026 Aug 13;6(5):e002359. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.126.002359. eCollection 2026 Sep.

    PubMed 42708118
  • Kniep H, Gellissen S, Bechstein M, Meyer L, Broocks G, Heitkamp C, Winkelmeier L, Flottmann F, Geest V, Hanning U, Thaler C, Bester M, Davies JM, Knopman J, Mokin M, Hassan AE, Harbaugh RE, Khalessi A, Siddiqui AH, Gross BA, Grandhi R, Tarpley J, Sivakumar W, Bain M, Crowley RW, Link TW, Fraser JF, Levitt MR, Chen PR, Hanel RA, Bernard JD, Jumaa M, Youssef P, Cress MC, Chaudry MI, Shakir HJ, Lesley WS, Billingsley J, Jones J, Koch MJ, Paul AR, Mack WJ, Osbun JW, Dlouhy K, Grossberg JA, Kellner CP, Sahlein DH, Santarelli J, Schirmer CM, Singer J, Liu JJ, Majjhoo AQ, Wolfe T, Patel NV, Roark C, Fiehler J; EMBOLISE Investigators. Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Subdural Hematoma: CT/MRI End Points of the EMBOLISE Trial. Radiology. 2026 Jan;318(1):e251746. doi: 10.1148/radiol.251746.

    PubMed 41591252
  • Davies JM, Knopman J, Mokin M, Hassan AE, Harbaugh RE, Khalessi A, Fiehler J, Gross BA, Grandhi R, Tarpley J, Sivakumar W, Bain M, Crowley RW, Link TW, Fraser JF, Levitt MR, Chen PR, Hanel RA, Bernard JD, Jumaa M, Youssef P, Cress MC, Chaudry MI, Shakir HJ, Lesley WS, Billingsley J, Jones J, Koch MJ, Paul AR, Mack WJ, Osbun JW, Dlouhy K, Grossberg JA, Kellner CP, Sahlein DH, Santarelli J, Schirmer CM, Singer J, Liu JJ, Majjhoo AQ, Wolfe T, Patel NV, Roark C, Siddiqui AH; EMBOLISE Investigators. Adjunctive Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Subdural Hematoma. N Engl J Med. 2024 Nov 21;391(20):1890-1900. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313472.

    PubMed 39565988

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Surgical Management, Onyx™ Liquid Embolic System (LES) Embolization and Observation Only in people with Subdural Hematoma, run by Medtronic Neurovascular Clinical Affairs at 49 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 49 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Rate of hematoma recurrence/progression requiring surgical drainage OR poor clinical outcome at 90 days, OR clinical deterioration at 90 days compared to baseline (time frame: 90 days post-procedure). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04402632, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Dec 2025.

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