Ischemia, Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Brain, Brain Clot, Brain Diseases, Brain Infarction, Cerebral Ischemia, Cerebrovascular Disorders, EmboTrap® Revascularization Device, EmboTrap, Ischemia, Ischemic, Ischemic Stroke, Mechanical Thrombectomy, Neurovascular Intervention, Revascularization, Stent Retriever, Stroke, Vascular Diseases, Neuravi
Brief summary
The study objective is to examine the recanalization efficacy of the EmboTrap device and its associated performance characteristics and to record associated clinical outcomes in a manner that facilitates relevant comparison of outputs with that of devices approved in the U.S. for clearing Large Vessel Occlusions.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. The patient or the patient's legally authorized representative has signed and dated an Informed Consent Form. 2. Aged between 18 years and 85 years (inclusive). 3. A new focal disabling neurologic deficit consistent with acute cerebral ischemia. 4. NIHSS score ≥8 and ≤25. 5. Pre-ictal mRS score of 0 or 1. 6. The interventionalist estimates that at least one deployment of the EmboTrap device can be completed within 8 hours from the onset of symptoms. 7. Patients for whom IV-tPA is indicated and who are available for treatment, are treated with IV-tPA. 8. IV-tPA, if used, was initiated within 3 hrs of stroke onset (onset time is defined as the last time when the patient was witnessed to be at baseline), with investigator verification that the subject has received/is receiving the correct IV t-PA dose for the estimated weight. 9. Angiographic confirmation of an occlusion of an ICA (including T or L occlusions), M1 or M2 MCA, VA, or BA with mTICI flow of 0 - 1. 10. For strokes in the anterior circulation the following imaging criteria should also be met: 1. MRI criterion: volume of diffusion restriction visually assessed ≤50 mL. OR 2. CT criterion: ASPECTS 6 to 10 on baseline CT or CTA-source images, or, volume of significantly lowered CBV ≤50 mL. 11. The patient is indicated for neurothrombectomy treatment by the interventionalist and it is confirmed by diagnostic angiography that the device will be able to reach the target lesion proximally.
Exclusion criteria
1. Life expectancy likely less than 6 months. 2. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 3. History of severe allergy to contrast medium. 4. Known nickel allergy at time of treatment. 5. Known current use of cocaine at time of treatment. 6. Patient has suffered a stroke in the past 3 months. 7. The patient presents with an NIHSS score \<8 or \>25 or is physician assessed as being in a clinically relevant uninterrupted coma. 8. Subject participating in another study involving an investigational device or drug. 9. Use of warfarin anticoagulation or any Novel Anticoagulant with International Normalized Ratio (INR) \>3.0. 10. Platelet count \<50,000/μL. 11. Glucose \<50 mg/dL. 12. Any known hemorrhagic or coagulation deficiency. 13. Unstable renal failure with serum creatinine \>3.0 or Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) \<30. 14. Patients who have received a direct thrombin inhibitor within the last 48 hours; must have a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) less than 1.5 times the normal to be eligible. 15. All patients with severe hypertension on presentation (SBP\> 220mmHg and/or DBP\>120mmHg). All patients, in whom intravenous therapy with blood pressure medications is indicated, with hypertension that remains severe and sustained despite intravenous therapy (SBP \>185mmHg and/or DBP\>110mmHg). . 16. Known cerebral vasculitis. 17. Rapidly improving neurological status. 18. Clinical symptoms suggestive of bilateral stroke or stroke in multiple territories. 19. Ongoing seizure due to stroke. 20. Evidence of active systemic infection. 21. Known cancer with metastases. 22. Computed tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) evidence of recent/ fresh hemorrhage on presentation. 23. Baseline computed tomography (CT) or MRI showing mass effect or intracranial tumor (except small meningioma). 24. Suspicion of aortic dissection, presumed septic embolus, or suspicion of bacterial endocarditis. 25. Stenosis, or any occlusion, in a proximal vessel that requires treatment or prevents access to the site of occlusion. 26. Evidence of dissection in the extra or intracranial cerebral arteries. 27. Occlusions in multiple vascular territories (e.g., bilateral anterior circulation, or anterior/posterior circulation).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Successful Revascularization Measured Using Modified Thrombolysis in Cerebrovascular Infarction (mTICI Inclusive of the 2c Rating) | Post-treatment | Successful achievement of the endpoint is defined as achieving an mTICI score of 2b or greater in the target vessel following 3 or less passes of the EmboTrap device. Patients treated with rescue prior to completion of three passes with EmboTrap were treated as failures to meet the primary revascularization endpoint. (Post measurement of the primary endpoint some patients subsequently received additional treatment.) \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion |
| Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) Within 24 Hours Post-procedure and Any Other Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 24(-8/+12 hrs) hours post-procedure and 90(±14) days Post Procedure | The primary safety endpoint will be measured as the occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) within 24 hours (-8/+12 hrs) post-procedure, together with any other Serious Adverse Device Effects (excluding those already counted in sICH). sICH was assessed using the Heidelberg Bleeding Classification, i.e. any intracerebral hemorrhage associated with an increase of ≥4 points in the NIHSS scale or an increase of ≥2 points of a NIHSS subcategory or that leads to major medical intervention. SADE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study device. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All Procedure-related Mortality | Day 7 post-procedure | Any death that is deemed to have been caused by the study procedure. |
| All-cause Mortality | 90(±14) days Post Procedure | Any death that occurs within 90(±14) days post-procedure. |
| Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 90(±14) days Post Procedure | SADE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study device. |
| Occurrence of Procedure Related Serious Adverse Events (PRSAE) | 90(±14) days Post Procedure | PRSAE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study procedure. |
| Good Clinical Outcome as Defined by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) Score ≤2 | 90(±14) days Post Procedure | Good Clinical Outcome is defined as achieving an mRS score of ≤2 at 90 days post procedure. \- mRS is a scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurological disability. mRS scores range from 0 to 6: mRS 0 = No symptoms. mRS 1 = No significant disability. mRS 2 = Slight disability. mRS 3 = Moderate disability. mRS 4 = Moderately severe disability. mRS 5 = Severe disability. mRS 6 = Dead. |
| Occurrence of Neurological Deterioration | 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure | An increase of 4 points or more on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at 24 hours (-8/+12 hrs) post-procedure. The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination stroke scale used to evaluate the effect of acute cerebral infarction on the levels of consciousness, language, neglect, visual-field loss, extraocular movement, motor strength, ataxia, dysarthria, and sensory loss. NIHSS scores range from 0 - 42. A score of 0 indicates no stroke symptoms. Higher scores indicate incremental levels of neurological impairment. |
| Proportion of Subjects With Evidence of Infarction of a Previously Uninvolved Vascular Territory | 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure | Infarction (i.e. brain tissue death) of a previously uninvolved vascular territory (i.e. region of the brain) is evaluated from 24-hour imaging (Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)). |
| Time to Treat | Post-treatment | The time from first baseline angiogram to achievement of mTICI ≥2b, or if not obtained, to the final angiogram. \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion |
| Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) | 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure | sICH was assessed using the Heidelberg Bleeding Classification, i.e. any intracerebral hemorrhage associated with an increase of ≥4 points in the NIHSS scale or an increase of ≥2 points of a NIHSS subcategory or that leads to major medical intervention. |
| Procedure Time | Post-treatment | The time from groin puncture to achievement of mTICI ≥2b, or if not obtained, to the final angiogram. \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion |
Countries
Belgium, Germany, Ireland, United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device Mechanical Thrombectomy with EmboTrap
EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | 227 |
| Total | 227 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Death | 21 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 4 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | EmboTrap® Revascularization Device |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 68 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13 |
| BMI | 28.7 kg per square meter STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 |
| Medical History Atrial Fibrillation | 90 Participants |
| Medical History Current or ex-smoker | 56 Participants |
| Medical History Diabetes Mellitus | 45 Participants |
| Medical History Dyslipidaemia | 98 Participants |
| Medical History Hypertension | 155 Participants |
| Medical History Previous MI/CAD | 45 Participants |
| Medical History Previous Stroke/TIA | 43 Participants |
| Most Proximal occlusion location Internal carotid artery | 10 Participants |
| Most Proximal occlusion location Internal carotid artery Terminus (L or T-type) | 25 Participants |
| Most Proximal occlusion location M1 middle cerebral artery | 126 Participants |
| Most Proximal occlusion location M2 middle cerebral artery | 57 Participants |
| Most Proximal occlusion location Other | 9 Participants |
| National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Score | 15.8 Scores on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 |
| Pre-stroke Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) mRS 0 | 177 Participants |
| Pre-stroke Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) mRS 1 | 49 Participants |
| Pre-stroke Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) mRS 2 | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 3 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 15 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 2 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 206 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Belgium | 17 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment France | 23 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Germany | 43 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Ireland | 6 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Spain | 35 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Switzerland | 2 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 101 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 123 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 104 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 20 / 227 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 175 / 227 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 92 / 227 |
Outcome results
Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) Within 24 Hours Post-procedure and Any Other Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE)
The primary safety endpoint will be measured as the occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) within 24 hours (-8/+12 hrs) post-procedure, together with any other Serious Adverse Device Effects (excluding those already counted in sICH). sICH was assessed using the Heidelberg Bleeding Classification, i.e. any intracerebral hemorrhage associated with an increase of ≥4 points in the NIHSS scale or an increase of ≥2 points of a NIHSS subcategory or that leads to major medical intervention. SADE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study device.
Time frame: 24(-8/+12 hrs) hours post-procedure and 90(±14) days Post Procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) Within 24 Hours Post-procedure and Any Other Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 12 Participants |
Successful Revascularization Measured Using Modified Thrombolysis in Cerebrovascular Infarction (mTICI Inclusive of the 2c Rating)
Successful achievement of the endpoint is defined as achieving an mTICI score of 2b or greater in the target vessel following 3 or less passes of the EmboTrap device. Patients treated with rescue prior to completion of three passes with EmboTrap were treated as failures to meet the primary revascularization endpoint. (Post measurement of the primary endpoint some patients subsequently received additional treatment.) \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion
Time frame: Post-treatment
Population: Analysis population includes all patients enrolled and treated with the EmboTrap device (N=227) irrespective of whether they met all incl/excl criteria.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Successful Revascularization Measured Using Modified Thrombolysis in Cerebrovascular Infarction (mTICI Inclusive of the 2c Rating) | 182 Participants |
All-cause Mortality
Any death that occurs within 90(±14) days post-procedure.
Time frame: 90(±14) days Post Procedure
Population: Denominator excludes missing data. Participants who were Lost to Follow-up and Withdrew Consent were treated as missing data.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | All-cause Mortality | 20 Participants |
All Procedure-related Mortality
Any death that is deemed to have been caused by the study procedure.
Time frame: Day 7 post-procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | All Procedure-related Mortality | 0 Participants |
Good Clinical Outcome as Defined by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) Score ≤2
Good Clinical Outcome is defined as achieving an mRS score of ≤2 at 90 days post procedure. \- mRS is a scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurological disability. mRS scores range from 0 to 6: mRS 0 = No symptoms. mRS 1 = No significant disability. mRS 2 = Slight disability. mRS 3 = Moderate disability. mRS 4 = Moderately severe disability. mRS 5 = Severe disability. mRS 6 = Dead.
Time frame: 90(±14) days Post Procedure
Population: All patients enrolled and treated with the EmboTrap device for whom there is known data, including those who were subsequently treated with other therapies. However, outcome data excludes cases where the patient withdrew consent or was lost to follow up, with undefined/unknown scores.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Good Clinical Outcome as Defined by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) Score ≤2 | 146 Participants |
Occurrence of Neurological Deterioration
An increase of 4 points or more on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at 24 hours (-8/+12 hrs) post-procedure. The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination stroke scale used to evaluate the effect of acute cerebral infarction on the levels of consciousness, language, neglect, visual-field loss, extraocular movement, motor strength, ataxia, dysarthria, and sensory loss. NIHSS scores range from 0 - 42. A score of 0 indicates no stroke symptoms. Higher scores indicate incremental levels of neurological impairment.
Time frame: 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure
Population: Denominator exclude missing data. Participant who were not assessed for NIHSS at 24hrs and/or those who used rescue therapy at any time during the procedure were treated as missing data.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Occurrence of Neurological Deterioration | 8 Participants |
Occurrence of Procedure Related Serious Adverse Events (PRSAE)
PRSAE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study procedure.
Time frame: 90(±14) days Post Procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Occurrence of Procedure Related Serious Adverse Events (PRSAE) | 11 Participants |
Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE)
SADE was categorized as any serious adverse event that was deemed to be caused by the study device.
Time frame: 90(±14) days Post Procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Occurrence of Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 0 Participants |
Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH)
sICH was assessed using the Heidelberg Bleeding Classification, i.e. any intracerebral hemorrhage associated with an increase of ≥4 points in the NIHSS scale or an increase of ≥2 points of a NIHSS subcategory or that leads to major medical intervention.
Time frame: 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Occurrence of Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) | 12 Participants |
Procedure Time
The time from groin puncture to achievement of mTICI ≥2b, or if not obtained, to the final angiogram. \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion
Time frame: Post-treatment
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Procedure Time | 35 minutes |
Proportion of Subjects With Evidence of Infarction of a Previously Uninvolved Vascular Territory
Infarction (i.e. brain tissue death) of a previously uninvolved vascular territory (i.e. region of the brain) is evaluated from 24-hour imaging (Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)).
Time frame: 24(-8/+12) hours post-procedure
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Proportion of Subjects With Evidence of Infarction of a Previously Uninvolved Vascular Territory | 34 Participants |
Time to Treat
The time from first baseline angiogram to achievement of mTICI ≥2b, or if not obtained, to the final angiogram. \- mTICI is a 6-point grading system for determining the response of thrombolytic therapy for ischaemic stroke: mTICI 0 = No perfusion mTICI 1 = Penetration but not perfusion mTICI 2a = Some perfusion with distal branch filling of \<50% of territory visualized mTICI 2b = Substantial perfusion with distal branch filling of ≥50% of territory visualized mTICI 2c = Near-complete perfusion mTICI 3 = Complete perfusion
Time frame: Post-treatment
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Time to Treat | 24 minutes |
Proportion of Subjects With New Territory Embolisation
Embolisation of any new territories was recorded directly post-treatment.
Time frame: Post-treatment
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EmboTrap® Revascularization Device | Proportion of Subjects With New Territory Embolisation | 15 Participants |