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Cerebral EdemaNCT07386262

A Trial of Adacolumn on Cerebral Edema After Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke

A study testing Adacolumn®, Standard Reperfusion Therapy and Standard Medical Management in people with Cerebral Edema and Ischemic Stroke, Acute, run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine at 1 site in China.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The primary objective is to investigate whether treatment with Adacolumn can ameliorate the progression of cerebral edema within 72 hours in patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
What is being tested?
Adacolumn®, Standard Reperfusion Therapy and Standard Medical Management
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
10 Aug 2026to 31 Dec 2028
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 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18-80 years, regardless of gender;
  • A clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke;
  • Proven large vessel occlusion in ICA or MCA-M1 occlusion (carotid occlusions can be cervical or intracranial, with or without tandem MCA lesions) determined by MRA or CTA or DSA;
  • NIHSS score ≥10 at screening;
  • Pre-stroke mRS score <2 (independent in all activities of daily living);
  • Time from stroke onset to initiation of the first Adacolumn treatment is ≤24 hours, stroke onset is defined as the last time the patient was known to be at their neurological baseline (wake-up strokes qualify if within this time window);
  • All endovascular thrombectomy and/or intravenous thrombolysis must strictly adhere to the "2024 Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke" and the latest prescribing information regarding indications, contraindications, and procedural standards;
  • Written informed consent obtained from the patient or legally authorized representative.

Who cannot join

  • Decompressive craniectomy performed before enrollment or between enrollment and initiation of study treatment;
  • After endovascular thrombectomy: extensive contrast extravasation (diffuse subarachnoid high density or parenchymal high density not consistent with hematoma), new subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH), or symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH);
  • Large-vessel occlusion is attributed to other determined etiologies per TOAST classification, such as tumor-related, dissection-related, or other clearly identifiable non-LAA/non-CE causes.
  • Clinical signs of brain herniation, such as unilateral or bilateral fixed dilated pupils and/or other loss of brainstem reflexes attributable to cerebral edema or herniation in the investigator's opinion;
  • Intracranial lesions conferring markedly increased bleeding risk (known brain tumor, arteriovenous malformation, aneurysm);
  • Inability to undergo MRI;
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  • Absolute neutrophil count <1.5×10⁹/L or >15×10⁹/L
  • Absolute monocyte count > 1.0 ×10⁹/L;
  • Red blood cells <3.0×10¹²/L ;
  • Active internal bleeding or bleeding tendency (such as platelet count <100×10⁹/L, INR >1.7, PT >15 seconds);
  • Marked hypercoagulability (fibrinogen >700 mg/dL);
  • Intracranial or spinal surgery or severe head trauma within the past 3 months;
  • Refractory hypertension (persistent systolic blood pressure >185 mmHg or diastolic >110 mmHg);
  • Known allergy to components of the blood purification system (including adsorption membrane, anticoagulants);
  • Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and/or acute decompensated heart failure and/or corrected QT interval >520 ms and/or history of cardiac arrest within the past 6 months(pulseless electrical activity, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, or asystole);
  • Body temperature >38°C or active infection;
  • Active autoimmune disease or immunodeficiency;
  • Participation in another interventional clinical trial within the past 30 days;
  • Any other condition deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311221

    Jianmin Zhang, +86 13805722695, zjm135@zju.edu.cn

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of the Adacolumn® Granulocyte and Monocyte/Macrophage Apheresis Device for Cerebral Edema After Acute Anterior Circulation Occlusive Cerebral Infarction: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

The primary objective is to investigate whether treatment with Adacolumn can ameliorate the progression of cerebral edema within 72 hours in patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke. The secondary objective is to explore if Adacolumn could improve acute neurologic status, functional outcomes, treatment requirements and safety in patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke.

Read the detailed description

This is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial evaluating Adacolumn therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation large-artery occlusion presenting within 24 hours of stroke onset. Eligible patients who meet all inclusion and no exclusion criteria will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the Adacolumn group or the control group, with 5 patients enrolled in each arm (total n=10).

All participants will receive guideline-based standard reperfusion therapy (endovascular thrombectomy and/or intravenous thrombolysis, as appropriate) together with standard medical management. In the Adacolumn group, each patient will undergo four scheduled Adacolumn treatment sessions in addition to standard reperfusion and medical therapy. Patients in the control group will receive standard reperfusion therapy and standard medical treatment alone. Each participant will be followed for 90 days after enrollment.

The objective of the trial is to evaluate the effect of Adacolumn therapy on cerebral edema in patients with anterior circulation large-artery occlusion stroke. The primary endpoint is the change in net water uptake (NWU) measured on CT at 72-78 hours post reperfusion, compared to the immediate post-reperfusion CT.

Being tested
Adacolumn®, Standard Reperfusion Therapy, Standard Medical Management
Medical subject headings
Brain Edema, Ischemic Stroke, Brain Infarction

What participants receive

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

  • Adacolumn®Device

    Adacolumn treatment :once a day for 4 consecutive days after enrollment (60 minutes each time, blood flow rate 30 mL/min, total blood volume processed 1800 mL); the treatment was performed by establishing extracorporeal circulation through bilateral arm veins, and a total of 4 adsorption treatments were completed.

  • Standard Reperfusion TherapyProcedure or surgery

    Endovascular thrombectomy and/or intravenous thrombolysis will be performed in strict accordance with the indications, contraindications, and operational specifications outlined in the Chinese Stroke Society Guidelines for Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke (2024) and the latest official prescribing information for the relevant pharmaceuticals.

  • Standard Medical ManagementDrug

    Standard medical management for ischemic stroke.

Study groups in NCT07386262
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Device: Adacolumn®ExperimentalAdacolumn Treatment Combined with Conventional Reperfusion and Medical Therapy.
Receives: Device: Adacolumn®; Procedure: Standard Reperfusion Therapy; Drug: Standard Medical Management
Standard TreatmentActive comparatorConventional Reperfusion and Medical Therapy
Receives: Procedure: Standard Reperfusion Therapy; Drug: Standard Medical Management

What is being measured

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

  1. The change in net water uptake (NWU) on CT between the immediate post-reperfusion and 72-78 hours post-reperfusion

    The change in net water uptake (NWU) measured on CT at 72-78 hours post-reperfusion, compared to the immediate post-reperfusion CT

    Measured: 72 hours

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Serious adverse events (SAEs) related to Adacolumn treatment (Primary Safety Outcome)

    Adacolumn treatment-related SAEs specifically including but not limited to: hypotension requiring vasopressor support (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg); access site hemorrhage or hematoma; infection (manifested as fever or access site erythema); electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia or hypocalcemia; thrombocytopenia (platelet count <100 × 10⁹/L); and any other event judged by the investigator to be a treatment-related SAE.

    Measured: Randomization to Day 90

  2. The number of discontinuation of Adacolumn therapy due to adverse events (Safety Outcome)

    Record the number of patients who permanently discontinued Adacolumn therapy during the treatment period specifically due to SAEs

    Measured: Randomization up to Day 3

  3. The change in midline shift on CT between the immediate post-reperfusion and 72-78 hours post-reperfusion

    Measured: 72 hours

  4. Change in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score on day 7 post-treatment compared to immediate post-operative baseline

    Measured: Day 7

  5. Number of participants who developed brain herniation after treatment

    Measured: Baseline up to Day 14

  6. Number of participants who underwent decompressive craniectomy (DC)

    Measured: Baseline up to Day 14

  7. modified Rankin Scale (mRS) Score

    Measured: Day 90

  8. Number of participants who achieved mRS 0-2

    Measured: Day 90

  9. Number of participants who achieved mRS 0-3

    Measured: Day 90

  10. Number of participants with death

    Measured: Baseline up to Day 90

  11. The relative percentage change in DWI edema volume at day 4 post-reperfusion compared to the immediate post-reperfusion DWI

    Measured: Day 4

  12. The relative percentage change in DWI infarct volume at day 4 post-reperfusion compared to the immediate post-reperfusion DWI

    Measured: Day 4

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Feb 2026
  2. Study start10 Aug 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2028 (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
10 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07386262
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-1867
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
28 Jan 2026
Last updated
7 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Dignass A, Akbar A, Hart A, Subramanian S, Bommelaer G, Baumgart DC, Grimaud JC, Cadiot G, Makins R, Hoque S, Bouguen G, Bonaz B. Safety and Efficacy of Granulocyte/Monocyte Apheresis in Steroid-Dependent Active Ulcerative Colitis with Insufficient Response or Intolerance to Immunosuppressants and/or Biologics [the ART Trial]: 12-week Interim Results. J Crohns Colitis. 2016 Jul;10(7):812-20. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjw032. Epub 2016 Jan 27.

    PubMed 26818659
  • Elkins J, Veltkamp R, Montaner J, Johnston SC, Singhal AB, Becker K, Lansberg MG, Tang W, Chang I, Muralidharan K, Gheuens S, Mehta L, Elkind MSV. Safety and efficacy of natalizumab in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (ACTION): a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurol. 2017 Mar;16(3):217-226. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(16)30357-X. Epub 2017 Feb 15.

    PubMed 28229893
  • Ren T, Zhu M, Jiang X, Xu L, Jin H, Zhou Y, Zhao Y, Zhuo R, Li W, Chen C, Peng L, Jin X, Li Y, Yang L. Targeting microglial PPARalpha ameliorates the outcome of ischemic stroke by enhancing interaction with infiltrating peripheral monocytes/macrophages. Cell Rep. 2025 Jul 22;44(7):115875. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115875. Epub 2025 Jun 20.

    PubMed 40543039
  • Shi K, Tian DC, Li ZG, Ducruet AF, Lawton MT, Shi FD. Global brain inflammation in stroke. Lancet Neurol. 2019 Nov;18(11):1058-1066. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30078-X. Epub 2019 Jul 8.

    PubMed 31296369
  • Huttner HB, Schwab S. Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction: clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and future perspectives. Lancet Neurol. 2009 Oct;8(10):949-58. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(09)70224-8.

    PubMed 19747656
  • Wu S, Yuan R, Wang Y, Wei C, Zhang S, Yang X, Wu B, Liu M. Early Prediction of Malignant Brain Edema After Ischemic Stroke. Stroke. 2018 Dec;49(12):2918-2927. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.118.022001.

    PubMed 30571414
  • Sheth KN, Petersen NH, Cheung K, Elm JJ, Hinson HE, Molyneaux BJ, Beslow LA, Sze GK, Simard JM, Kimberly WT. Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Aged </=70 Years With Intravenous Glyburide From the Phase II GAMES-RP Study of Large Hemispheric Infarction: An Exploratory Analysis. Stroke. 2018 Jun;49(6):1457-1463. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.020365. Epub 2018 May 22.

    PubMed 29789393
  • Huang X, Yang Q, Shi X, Xu X, Ge L, Ding X, Zhou Z. Predictors of malignant brain edema after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. J Neurointerv Surg. 2019 Oct;11(10):994-998. doi: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2018-014650. Epub 2019 Feb 23.

    PubMed 30798266

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Adacolumn®, Standard Reperfusion Therapy and Standard Medical Management in people with Cerebral Edema and Ischemic Stroke, Acute, run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine 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 8 inclusion and 19 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 7 Aug 2026. 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?

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?

Contact Jianmin Zhang (+86 13805722695, zjm135@zju.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The change in net water uptake (NWU) on CT between the immediate post-reperfusion and 72-78 hours post-reperfusion (time frame: 72 hours). 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 NCT07386262, which also lists 8 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 7 Aug 2026.

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