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Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Ticagrelor for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Minor Stroke or High-Risk TIA Patients with CYP2C19 Loss-of-Function Alleles (LIGHT): A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial

Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Ticagrelor for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Minor Stroke or High-Risk TIA Patients with CYP2C19 Loss-of-Function Alleles (LIGHT): A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500112634
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-17
Start date
2025-11-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack

Interventions

The low-dose group:Will receive ticagrelor 45 mg BID (Day 1 90 mg taken at a draught) plus aspirin (100 mg daily) for 21 days, followed by ticagrelor 45 mg BID monotherapy for the remaining 69 days.
The standard-dose group:will receive ticagrelor 90 mg BID (Day 1 180 mg taken at a draught) plus aspirin (100 mg daily) for 21 days, followed by ticagrelor 90 mg BID monotherapy for the remaining 69 d

Sponsors

Yichang Central People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The patient's age is no less than 40 years old. 2. Diagnosed as non-cardiogenic acute non-disabling ischemic stroke (NIHSS score =4). 3. The time from symptom onset to randomization is less than or equal to 72 hours. 4. Confirmed by genetic testing to carry the CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.There are contraindications to aspirin or ticagrelor. 2. Has a history of intracranial hemorrhage. 3. Long-term anticoagulant therapy is required. 4. Active bleeding or high risk of bleeding. 5. Have undergone major surgery within the past 30 days. 6. Severe liver and kidney dysfunction (Child-Pugh grade C or CKD stage 3 or above). 7. Pregnancy or lactation. 8. Participate in other clinical trials that may interfere with this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTao Wang

Wujia Campus of Yichang Central People's Hospital

taowang0210@163.com+86 155 7276 1987

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026