RecruitingPhase 3NCT07606807

rhTNK-tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke Under Simplified Imaging in the Extended Time Window

rhTNK-tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke Under Simplified Imaging in the Extended Time Window: A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled, Open-label, Blinded-Endpoint Trial


Sponsor

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

Enrollment

750 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The PEARL-SIMPLIFIED trial is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled, open-label, blinded-endpoint study. It aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous tenecteplase (TNK) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) presenting in the extended 4.5-24 hour window, using a simplified imaging selection strategy based solely on non-contrast CT (NCCT).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Presumed acute ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation.
  • Acute ischemic stroke symptom onset between 4.5 to 24 hours prior to enrollment; including wake-up stroke and unwitnessed stroke, onset time refers to 'last-known well time'.
  • Baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 6-25 (inclusive).
  • Limited early ischemic changes on non-contrast CT (NCCT).
  • Written informed consent signed by patients or their legally authorized representatives.

Exclusion Criteria20

  • Clearly demarcated hypodensity on non-contrast CT related to the current stroke, with limited anticipated clinical benefit as judged by the investigator.
  • Intracranial or subarachnoid hemorrhage identified on baseline NCCT.
  • Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) planned at the time of randomization.
  • Pre-stroke mRS≥2.
  • Allergy to the test drug and its ingredients.
  • Severe head trauma or ischemic stroke in the last 3 months.
  • Intracranial or intraspinal surgery within 3 months before enrollment.
  • Intracranial tumor or large-size aneurysm found before enrollment.
  • Gastrointestinal or urinary system hemorrhage within the past 3 weeks.
  • Active visceral bleeding.
  • Aortic arch dissection confirmed by examination or medical history.
  • Infective endocarditis confirmed by examination or medical history.
  • Platelet count less than 100 × 109 /L.
  • Patients received heparin or low-molecular-weighted heparin treatment within 24h before enrollment.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Blood glucose <50 mg/dl (2.78mmol/L) or >400 mg/dl (22.2mmol/L) during screening.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension with persistent systolic blood pressure >185 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >110 mmHg, refractory to medical management.
  • Life expectancy less than 6 months due to malignancy, severe cardiopulmonary disease, or other terminal illness.
  • Participating in other trials.
  • Other conditions deemed unsuitable for the study by the investigator, such as inability to comprehend or comply with study procedures or follow-up due to mental illness, cognitive or emotional disorder.

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Interventions

DRUGTenecteplase (rhTNK-tPA) (0.25 mg/kg, to maximum of 25mg)

Patients randomized to the intervention arm will receive tenecteplase via a single intravenous bolus (0.25 mg/kg; maximum dose 25 mg), administered immediately following randomization.

DRUGStandard medical treatment

Patients in the control arm will receive standard medical treatment.


Locations(1)

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University

Guangzhou, China

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