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NCT06489470 Strokectomy in Malignant Cerebral Media Infarction

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NCT ID NCT06489470
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Rostock
Condition Stroke, Ischemic
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2024-06-15
Primary Completion 2025-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Strokectomy/Necrosectomy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-03-31.

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Brief Summary

Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DC) is the standard procedure and life saving measure in case of malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction. However, there have been several studies reporting the neuroinflammatory cascade based on the necrotic tissue as one of the leading cause for the secondary brain damage, wherefore, strokectomy with resection of necrotic tissue has been proposed in some case series as an alternative surgical option. Thus, the aim of this study is to perform a pilot study by including patients with malignant MCA infarction and to check the feasibility of this specific surgical treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Ischemic middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction at least two thirds of the MCA territory * Clinical symptoms of acute unilateral MCA infarction less than 48 hours prior to the initiation of treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Preexisting modified Rankin Scale \>2 * Absence of pupillary reflexes or GCS \<6 * Intracerebral hemorrhage or other associated brain lesions * Contraindications for surgery * Estimated life expectancy of less than 3 years

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Melanie Sparre

✉ melanie.sparre@med.uni-rostock.de

📞 0381 494 6419

Principal Investigator

Sae-Yeon Won, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Rostock

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06489470 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Stroke, Ischemic. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06489470 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06489470 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at melanie.sparre@med.uni-rostock.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06489470 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rostock, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06489470 clinical trial?

NCT06489470 is sponsored by University of Rostock. The principal investigator is Sae-Yeon Won, MD at Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Rostock. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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