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Acute Ischemic StrokeNCT06146790

Evaluation of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Intracranial Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke

A study testing endovascular treatment and Standard medical management in people with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Endovascular Thrombectomy, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Rationale: Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion (MeVO) are thought to cause as many as 25% to 40% of all acute ischemic strokes (AIS). Despite their relatively high frequency, there is no consensus regarding the optimal management of these patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
endovascular treatment and Standard medical management
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
564 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
14 Dec 2023to 1 Mar 2026
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years (no upper age limit).
  • Evidence of a primary (e.g., not secondary to EVT of proximal vessel occlusion) distal medium vascular occlusion defined as occlusion of the co/non-dominant M2 segment* or M3 segment of the MCA, the ACA (A1, A2, or A3 segments), or the PCA (P1, P2 or P3 segments) resulting in significant clinical deficits and expected to be treatable by endovascular thrombectomy.
  • Co/non-dominant M2 segment vessel diameter should not exceed 2.0 mm. Co-dominant supplying 50% of the MCA territory vs non-dominant supplying <50% of the MCA territory.
  • Premorbid mRS ≤ 2.
  • Baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≥6 at the time of randomization.
  • Time from onset (or time last seen well) to randomization<24 hours.
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  • For patients with more than 6 hours of onset (or time last seen well), Clinical-Imaging mismatch assessment defined as any of the following scenarios (A or B):
  • Non-contrast CT of the head or Brain MRI DWI lesion with <50% involvement of the vascular territory corresponding to the clinical manifestation:
  • Target Mismatch Profile on CT perfusion or MRI (Mismatch Volume >10cc and mismatch Ratio >1.4 ).
  • Informed consent obtained from patient or acceptable patient surrogate.

Who cannot join

  • Any sign of intracranial hemorrhage on baseline CT/MR (SDH/SAH/ICH).
  • Rapidly improving symptoms, particularly if in the judgment of the managing clinician that the improvement is likely to result in the patient having an NIHSS score of <6 at randomization.
  • Significant ischemic changes in a territory other than the occluded site that in the opinion of the investigator could reduce the benefit of endovascular treatment.
  • Contra indication to imaging with MR or CT with contrast agents.
  • Any terminal illness such that patient would not be expected to survive more than 1 year.
  • Recent past history or clinical presentation of ICH, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), arterio-venous (AV) malformation, aneurysm, or cerebral neoplasm other than meningioma.
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  • Any imaging findings suggestive of futile recanalization in the judgment of the local investigator.
  • seizures at stroke onset if it precludes obtaining an accurate baseline NIHSS.
  • Baseline blood glucose of <50 mg/dL (2.78 mmol) or >400 mg/dL (22.20 mmol).
  • Known history of hereditary or acquired hemorrhagic diathesis and/or platelet count <50×109/L.
  • Known renal failure as defined as serum creatinine levels > 260umol/l(3.0 mg/dL).
  • Presumed septic embolus or suspicion of bacterial endocarditis.
  • Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator could impose hazards to the patient or affect the participation of the patient in the study if an endovascular procedure was performed.
  • History of drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
  • Subjects with occlusions in multiple vascular territories (e.g., bilateral or multi-territorial anterior circulation, or anterior/posterior circulation)
  • Subject participating in a study involving an investigational drug or device that would impact this study.
  • Known pregnancy.
  • Prisoner or incarceration

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China

    Hefei, Anhui, 230001

    Wei Hu, MD, +8615155510611, andinghu@ustc.edu.cn

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Evaluation of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Intracranial Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke - a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled, Clinical Trial

Rationale: Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion (MeVO) are thought to cause as many as 25% to 40% of all acute ischemic strokes (AIS). Despite their relatively high frequency, there is no consensus regarding the optimal management of these patients. However, the fact that AIS related to MeVO often results in significant disability despite best medical treatment (including intravenous thrombolysis, IVT) calls for novel treatment approaches. Fortunately, a growing number of non-randomized studies have now been published demonstrating the feasibility of endovascular treatment (EVT) for MeVO strokes. These studies have demonstrated that distal EVT leads to high rates of successful reperfusion and may be performed with a comparable safety profile to that of EVT for proximal arterial occlusions. Therefore, a strong rational exists to test the safety and efficacy of EVT for MeVO stokes in a prospective randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis that endovascular thrombectomy is superior to standard medical management in achieving more favorable outcomes according to the modified Rankin Scale scores at 90 days in subjects presenting with acute ischemic stroke related to a distal medium vessel occlusion within 24 hours from symptom onset (defined as time last know well, TLKW).

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Secondary objectives include the assessment of the cost-effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy in the medium vessel occlusion (MeVO) population as well as its impact on health-related quality of life.

Study design: The study is a prospective, multicenter, investigational, randomized, controlled, open-label study with blinded endpoint evaluation (PROBE design) and an adaptive design with population enrichment.

Study population: Subjects presenting with acute ischemic stroke within 24 hours from TLKW and whose strokes are attributable to a distal medium vascular occlusion defined as co/non-dominant M2 segment or M3 segment of the MCA, the ACA (A1, A2, or A3 segments), or the PCA (P1, P2 or P3 segments) with evidence of salvageable brain tissue on perfusion imaging, M2 segment vessel diameter should not exceed 2.0 mm.

Primary outcome: Shift in distribution of all levels of the 90-day the modified Rankin Scale with levels 5-6 combined (mRS; 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6) as assessed by structured assessment.

Being tested
endovascular treatment, Standard medical management
Keywords
Medium Vessel Occlusion, Stroke Due To Medium Vessel Occlusion, Endovascular Treatment, Standard Medical Management
Medical subject headings
Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • endovascular treatmentProcedure or surgery

    For the subjects randomized to endovascular treatment (EVT) treatment initiation is defined as the date and time of arterial puncture. Ideally, femoral artery puncture will occur within 30 minutes of randomization and no longer than 60 minutes after the completion of the qualifying imaging. Treatment initiation (arterial puncture) must occur before 24 hours since the subject was last known well.Date and time of arterial puncture, revascularization, and procedure end will be recorded. It is expected that the interventional procedure will be completed within two (2) hours of arterial access. If an appropriate thrombus or residual stenosis is identified, the choice of EVT strategy will be made by the treating neurointerventionalist. All mechanical thrombectomy devices for EVT, which are approved by CFDA for this purpose, are allowed in the trial.

  • Standard medical managementOther

    Standard medical management

Study groups in NCT06146790
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Endovascular treatment+ standard medical managementExperimentalFor the subjects randomized to endovascular treatment (EVT), treatment initiation is defined as the date and time of arterial puncture. Ideally, femoral artery puncture will occur within 30 minutes of randomization and no longer than 60 minutes after the completion of the qualifying imaging. Treatment initiation (arterial puncture) must occur before 24 hours since the subject was last known well. Date and time of arterial puncture, revascularization, and procedure end will be recorded. It is expected that the interventional procedure will be completed within two (2) hours of arterial access. If an appropriate thrombus or residual stenosis is identified, the choice of EVT strategy will be made by the treating neurointerventionalist. All mechanical thrombectomy devices for EVT, which are approved by CFDA for this purpose, are allowed in the trial.
Receives: Procedure: endovascular treatment
Standard medical managementActive comparatorStandard medical management
Receives: Other: Standard medical management

What is being measured

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

  1. The 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

    Shift in distribution of all levels of the 90-day modified Rankin Scale with levels 5-6 combined (mRS; 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6) as assessed by structured assessment.

    Measured: 90 (± 14 days) after procedure

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

    Shift in distribution of the 90-day mRS (0;1;2;3;4;5;6) as assessed by structured assessment.

    Measured: 90 (± 14 days) after procedure

  2. Independent Outcome

    Rates of Independent Outcome defined as mRS ≤2 and/ or equal to Baseline mRS at 90 days

    Measured: 90 (± 14 days) after procedure

  3. Excellent Outcome

    Rates of Excellent Outcome defined as mRS ≤1 and/ or equal to Baseline mRS at 90 days

    Measured: 90 (± 14 days) after procedure

  4. Good Functional Outcomes

    Rates of Good Functional Outcomes adjusted for the baseline mRS and stroke severity (NIHSS) according to the modified Rankin Scale scores at 90 days as following:

    • If NIHSS <10 and Baseline mRS 0 or 1: 90-day mRS ≤1
    • If NIHSS <10 and Baseline mRS 2: 90-day mRS ≤2
    • If NIHSS ≥10 and Baseline mRS 0 or 1: 90-day mRS ≤2
    • If NIHSS ≥10 and Baseline mRS 2: 90-day mRS ≤3

    Measured: 90 (± 14 days) after 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 Nov 2023
  2. Study start14 Dec 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2026 (estimated)

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
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
564 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06146790
Sponsor's protocol ID
ORIENTAL-MeVO
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
10 Nov 2023
Last updated
5 Sep 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Hu W, Jing X, Chen Z, Zheng J, Yi T, Zheng T, Li Z, Liu J, Cui T, Wen J, Feng G, Song C, Yang L, Jiang S, Tong L, Jiang C, Ruan Z, Zhou P, Wang S, Wang T, Zhou Z, Ren Y, Qiu T, Zheng C, Wang H, Liu Y, Luo Y, Wang J, Ma Z, Mei B, Liang Y, Zhu Y, Li R, Sun J, Wang L, Zhang C, Liu T, Song J, Tao C, Wang A, Wang J, Xu P, Guo X, Shu L, Qureshi AI, Nguyen TN, AbdalKader M, Saver JL, Chen W, Nogueira RG. Endovascular Treatment of Medium-Vessel-Occlusion Strokes. N Engl J Med. 2026 May 14;394(19):1894-1904. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2514120.

    PubMed 42127389
  • Jing X, Nogueira RG, Nguyen TN, Tao C, Zhu Y, Li R, Sun J, Wang L, Zhang C, Liu T, Song J, Saver JL, Hu W. Endovascular treatment in acute intracranial distal medium vessel occlusion stroke: Study protocol and rationale. Int J Stroke. 2025 Jul;20(6):763-768. doi: 10.1177/17474930251332753. Epub 2025 Mar 25.

    PubMed 40134089

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing endovascular treatment and Standard medical management in people with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Endovascular Thrombectomy, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.

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 10 inclusion and 18 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Wei Hu, MD, PhD (+86 055162284313, andinghu@ustc.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) (time frame: 90 (± 14 days) after 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 NCT06146790, which also lists 2 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 5 Sep 2024.

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