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Remote Ischemic Conditioning for Efficacy in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Remote Ischemic Conditioning for Efficacy in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: a Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled, Parallel-group Trial

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06711302
Acronym
REPAIR
Enrollment
500
Registered
2024-12-02
Start date
2025-07-01
Completion date
2026-04-01
Last updated
2025-07-10

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

Conditions

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Brain Diseases, Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases, Nervous System Diseases

Brief summary

Several recent large-scale clinical trials aimed at improving subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) outcomes have concluded with negative results, failing to enhance the prognosis for these patients. Consequently, there is an urgent demand for novel treatment strategies and approaches to address the challenges posed by SAH. Remote ischemic conditioning(RIC) has gained considerable attention in the treatment of stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, with numerous studies demonstrating its potential to enhance neurological outcomes compared to conventional treatments alone.RIC for the treatment of SAH is an investigative strategy in its initial stages. The neuroprotective effects of RIC, particularly its potential to preserve cranial nerve function and ameliorate neurological deficits, confer significant value in the treatment of SAH patients. The precise manner in which SAH patients may benefit from RIC treatment, and the mechanisms by which it improves neurological function, remain to be fully understood. Consequently, randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate the efficacy of RIC in this patient population and to delineate the optimal therapeutic protocols for its application. Based on the above discussion, this study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of RIC in the treatment of SAH.

Interventions

DEVICESham RIC

Remote Ischemic Conditioning is given twice a day with 60mmHg pressure.

Remote Ischemic Conditioning is given twice a day with 200mmHg pressure.

Sponsors

Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage confirmed by imaging examination (diagnosed by computed tomography and confirmation of an intracranial aneurysm by CT angiography or digital subtraction angiography); 2. The Hunt-Hess grade is 2-3 at admission; 3. Onset of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage ≤72 hours; 4. The responsible aneurysm has been treated by endovascular interventional therapy; 5. 18≤ age ≤80 years old; 6. Informed consent must be obtained from participants or legally authorized representatives.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients with other intracerebral hemorrhage or other types of subarachnoid hemorrhage; 2. Previous neurological deficits (mRS Score ≥1) or psychiatric disorders that can confound neurological or functional assessments; 3. With severe comorbidities and a life expectancy of less than 90 days; 4. Refractory hypertension (Systolic blood pressure\> 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>110 mmHg); 5. Contraindications of RIC: severe soft tissue injury of the lower limbs, etc; 6. Concurrent participation in another protocol investigating a different experimental therapy; 7. Any condition that the investigator believes may increase the patient's risk.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of mRS (0-2)90±7 daysModified Rankin Scale, mRS; min:0, max:6; A smaller score indicates a better prognosis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of mRS (0-1)90±7 daysModified Rankin Scale, mRS; min:0, max:6; A smaller score indicates a better prognosis.
mRS Score as ordinal variable7±1 daysModified Rankin Scale, mRS; min:0, max:6; A smaller score indicates a better prognosis.
Cognitive function score as ordinal variable7±1 daysMontreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA. The total score is 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.
The complete blood countDuring hospitalizationup to 30 days

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactAihua Liu, Doctor
liuaihuadoctor@ccmu.edu.cn+8615901398688

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026