Early Antiplatelet Administration After Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREND-IVT)
Safety and Efficacy of Treatment With Early Antiplatelet Administration After Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREND-IVT): A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Clinical Trial
Capital Medical University
1,184 participants
Nov 7, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and ischemic stroke is the most frequent type. Intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator within 4.5 hours of symptom onset is the most effective therapy for patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, ischemic stroke progression and early reocclusion are not an uncommon phenomenon in patients after intravenous thrombolysis, resulting in neurological deterioration, which is associated with unfavorable functional outcomes. The underlying mechanism mainly involves the augmented platelet activation, triggered by the activated coagulation cascade during thrombolysis, which peaks within 2 hours of initiating rt-PA administration. Therefore, early antiplatelet therapy following intravenous thrombolysis represents a promising therapeutic approach to prevent neurological deterioration and improve the functional outcome of patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis. Currently, guidelines recommend initiating antiplatelet therapy 24 hours after intravenous thrombolysis due to the potential risk of increased bleeding. The safety and efficacy of early antiplatelet treatment following intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke remain clear. The study aims to test the hypothesis that in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis, early administration of oral aspirin will improve functional outcomes without increasing the risk of intracranial hemorrhage.
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Interventions
Patients in the interventional group will chew 300mg of aspirin enteric-coated tablets as soon as possible after randomization. If swallowing difficulties arise, the tablets can be crushed and administered via a nasogastric tube.
Patients in the control group will chew 300mg of placebos as soon as possible after randomization. If swallowing difficulties arise, the placebo can be crushed and administered via a nasogastric tube.
Patients in both groups will receive the best medical management according to the guidelines.
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NCT06548971