Brain NeoplasmsNCT07823985
Preoperative Embolization for Highly Vascular Brain Tumors
A study testing Preoperative Endovascular Embolization in people with Brain Neoplasms and Meningioma, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
Highly vascular brain tumors, including meningiomas, hemangioblastomas, and certain metastases, have a rich blood supply that can lead to substantial blood loss and technical difficulties during surgical removal. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Brain Neoplasms, Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma
- What is being tested?
- Preoperative Endovascular Embolization
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 55 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Nov 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of a hypervascular brain tumor (e.g., meningioma, hemangioblastoma, or hypervascular metastasis) confirmed by contrast-enhanced MRI or CT
- Scheduled for preoperative endovascular embolization followed by microsurgical resection
Who cannot join
- Severe, uncorrected coagulopathy
- Severe allergy to iodinated contrast media
- Severe renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²)
- Absence of safe arterial access
- Absence of identifiable tumor-feeding vessels suitable for selective microcatheterization
About this study
Official title: Preoperative Embolization for Highly Vascularised Intracranial Tumors
Highly vascular brain tumors, including meningiomas, hemangioblastomas, and certain metastases, have a rich blood supply that can lead to substantial blood loss and technical difficulties during surgical removal. Preoperative endovascular embolization is an adjunctive, catheter-based procedure used to block the feeding blood vessels of the tumor before surgery, aiming to reduce intraoperative bleeding and facilitate safer tumor resection.
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of preoperative endovascular embolization in patients with highly vascular intracranial tumors.
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Participants enrolled in this prospective study will undergo:
- Pre-procedural neurological and diagnostic cross-sectional imaging (contrast-enhanced MRI or CT angiography).
- Diagnostic digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to map tumor-feeding arteries, followed by super-selective catheterization to deliver embolic materials (polyvinyl alcohol particles, Onyx, or microcoils).
- Microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours following the embolization procedure.
Researchers will assess the degree of tumor devascularization achieved, the volume of intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion requirements, total surgical duration, extent of tumor resection, and the occurrence of any procedure-related complications.
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma, Brain Metastases
- Being tested
- Preoperative Endovascular Embolization
- Keywords
- Preoperative Embolization, Endovascular Embolization, Tumor Devascularization, Digital Subtraction Angiography, Intraoperative Blood Loss, Interventional Neuroradiology, Microsurgical Resection
- Medical subject headings
- Brain Neoplasms, Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Preoperative Endovascular EmbolizationProcedure or surgery
Diagnostic cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is performed to identify tumor-feeding arteries and exclude dangerous anastomoses. Super-selective microcatheterization is then conducted to deliver embolic materials (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] particles, Onyx, or microcoils) directly into the tumor vasculature. Tumor devascularization is quantified via post-procedural DSA/CT (<50%, 50-80%, or >80%). Following endovascular devascularization, patients undergo microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection | Experimental | Participants undergo pre-procedural neurological and imaging assessment, followed by diagnostic digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to identify tumor-feeding vessels. Super-selective microcatheterization is performed to deliver embolic agents (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] particles, Onyx, or microcoils) for tumor devascularization. Post-embolization devascularization is evaluated by repeat DSA/CT, followed by microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours. Receives: Procedure: Preoperative Endovascular Embolization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants Achieving Defined Grades of Tumor Devascularization
Tumor devascularization is determined by comparing post-embolization digital subtraction angiography (DSA) or CT angiography against baseline diagnostic imaging. Participants are categorized into three predefined grades based on devascularization of tumor vascular blush: poor (<50%), moderate (50% to 80%), or good/complete (>80%).
Measured: 24 hours post-embolization
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Sep 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Brain NeoplasmsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sara Bakhet Abd Elrassol Saleh, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07823985
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Embolization of Brain Tumors
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Preoperative Embolization for Highly Vascularised Intracranial Tumors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07823985
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Embolization of Brain Tumors
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma, Brain Metastases
- Keywords
- Preoperative Embolization, Endovascular Embolization, Tumor Devascularization, Digital Subtraction Angiography, Intraoperative Blood Loss, Interventional Neuroradiology, Microsurgical Resection
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Highly vascular brain tumors, including meningiomas, hemangioblastomas, and certain metastases, have a rich blood supply that can lead to substantial blood loss and technical difficulties during surgical removal. Preoperative endovascular embolization is an adjunctive, catheter-based procedure used to block the feeding blood vessels of the tumor before surgery, aiming to reduce intraoperative bleeding and facilitate safer tumor resection.
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of preoperative endovascular embolization in patients with highly vascular intracranial tumors.
Participants enrolled in this prospective study will undergo:
- Pre-procedural neurological and diagnostic cross-sectional imaging (contrast-enhanced MRI or CT angiography).
- Diagnostic digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to map tumor-feeding arteries, followed by super-selective catheterization to deliver embolic materials (polyvinyl alcohol particles, Onyx, or microcoils).
- Microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours following the embolization procedure.
Researchers will assess the degree of tumor devascularization achieved, the volume of intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion requirements, total surgical duration, extent of tumor resection, and the occurrence of any procedure-related complications.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection | Experimental | Procedure: Preoperative Endovascular EmbolizationParticipants undergo pre-procedural neurological and imaging assessment, followed by diagnostic digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to identify tumor-feeding vessels. Super-selective microcatheterization is performed to deliver embolic agents (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] particles, Onyx, or microcoils) for tumor devascularization. Post-embolization devascularization is evaluated by repeat DSA/CT, followed by microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Diagnosis of a hypervascular brain tumor (e.g., meningioma, hemangioblastoma, or hypervascular metastasis) confirmed by contrast-enhanced MRI or CT
- Scheduled for preoperative endovascular embolization followed by microsurgical resection
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Severe, uncorrected coagulopathy
- Severe allergy to iodinated contrast media
- Severe renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²)
- Absence of safe arterial access
- Absence of identifiable tumor-feeding vessels suitable for selective microcatheterization
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative Endovascular EmbolizationDiagnostic cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is performed to identify tumor-feeding arteries and exclude dangerous anastomoses. Super-selective microcatheterization is then conducted to deliver embolic materials (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] particles, Onyx, or microcoils) directly into the tumor vasculature. Tumor devascularization is quantified via post-procedural DSA/CT (<50%, 50-80%, or >80%). Following endovascular devascularization, patients undergo microsurgical tumor resection within 24 to 72 hours. | Procedure or surgery | Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection |
Primary outcome
Number of Participants Achieving Defined Grades of Tumor Devascularization
Time frame: 24 hours post-embolization
Tumor devascularization is determined by comparing post-embolization digital subtraction angiography (DSA) or CT angiography against baseline diagnostic imaging. Participants are categorized into three predefined grades based on devascularization of tumor vascular blush: poor (<50%), moderate (50% to 80%), or good/complete (>80%).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Preoperative Endovascular Embolization in people with Brain Neoplasms and Meningioma, run by Assiut University.
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 2 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Number of Participants Achieving Defined Grades of Tumor Devascularization (time frame: 24 hours post-embolization). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 17 Sep 2026.