Acute Total Anterior Circulation Ischaemic Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Symptoms and signs of clinically definite acute stroke Time of onset is known & treatment can be started within 7 days of onset CT or MRI brain scanning has reliably excluded both intracranial haemorrhage and structural brain lesions which can mimic stroke (e.g. cerebral tumour) The stroke is severe and conforming to total anterior circulation phenotype (weakness, homonymous hemianopia and focal cognitive deficit (e.g. aphasia) or reduction in consciousness. An age range of 30 to 80 years of age Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known defect of clotting or platelet function Haematological causes of stroke Severe co-morbidity Hepatic or renal dysfuction Patients with evidence of life-threatening infection (e.g. HIV) or life-threatening illness (e.g. advanced cancer) Patient should be excluded if blood glucose 20.0mmol/L Patient was already dependent in activities of daily living before the present stroke. Patients who have been included in any other clinical trial within the previous month Patients who are unavailable for follow-up (e.g. no fixed home address)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objective: Determination of clinical improvement or deterioration by measurement of such parameters as performance scores (modified Rankin Scale and NIHS scale);Primary end point(s): No adverse effects directly attributable to the infused medicinal product;Main Objective: Safety and tolerability of infused immuno-selected CD34+ autologous adult haematopoietic stem cells | — |
Countries
United Kingdom