TENecteplase in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Stuy (TenCRAOS)
- Conditions
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Interventions
- Drug: One tablet of Acetylsalicylic Acid and one dose of IV placebo
- Registration Number
- NCT04526951
- Lead Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
- Brief Summary
TENecteplase in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (TenCRAOS): A Prospective, randomized-controlled, double-dummy, double-blind phase 3 multi-centre trial of TNK 0.25 mg/kg + placebo vs. ASA + placebo (2 arms with 1:1 block randomization).
A Prospective, randomized-controlled, double-dummy, double-blind phase 3 multi-centre trial of TNK 0.25 mg/kg + placebo vs. ASA + placebo (2 arms with 1:1 block randomization). At all participating centers, ophthalmologists are involved in the diagnosis and visual outcome measurements using a standardized protocol. The patients will be promptly examined by the ophthalmologist. As soon as the CRAO is diagnosed by the ophthalmologist, the patients will be managed in the stroke unit during treatment, monitoring, and medical investigations. After treatment in the stroke unit, the patients will be re-examined by an ophthalmologist and a neurologist as an out-patient at (30 ±5) and 90 (±15) days
- Detailed Description
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is an ophthalmologic emergency that, without prompt revascularization, bears high risk of permanent blindness. The condition is typically the result of an artery-to-artery embolism from a carotid plaque or cardio embolism. A recent meta-analysis of observational data indicates that prompt revascularization with systemic thrombolysis might improve outcome. A randomized controlled trial of early systemic thrombolysis for CRAO is therefore warranted. The aim of this project is to assess the effect of systemic tissue plasminogen activator tenecteplase versus placebo administered within 4.5 hours of CRAO onset in patients admitted to the participating hospitals in Europe. The main endpoint is the proportion of patients with ≤ 0.7 logMAR visual acuity 30 (±5) days after treatment, representing an improvement in visual acuity of at least 0.3 logMAR, equal to at least 15 letters/three lines on a visual acuity chart. In addition, we will access differences in visual field parameters and patient reported outcome measures between the groups. This study is based on a broad collaboration and interaction between leading ophthalmologists and neurologists in European centres.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 78
- Non-arteritic central retinal artery occlusion with ≥ 1.0 logMAR visual acuitiy and symptoms lasting less than 4.5 hours.
- Ability to administer the Investigator Medicinal Product (IMP) within 4.5 hours of symptom onset.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Informed written consent of the patient.
- A woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must confirm that in her opinion, she cannot be pregnant, OR if there is a possibility that she is pregnant, a negative pregnancy test must be confirmed before any IMP is given.
- No other active intervention targeting CRAO.
- Branch retinal artery occlusion, cilioretinal artery supplying the macula, combined arterial-venous occlusion, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, elevated intraocular pressure (> 30 mmHg) or clinical suspicion of ophthalmic artery occlusion occlusion (e.g. choroidal nonperfusion, absence of cherry red spot, no light perception).
- Systemic diseases; severe general diseases, systemic arterial hypertension (blood pressure >185/110 mmHg), despite medical therapy, or clinical suspicion of acute systemic inflammation.
- Presence of intracranial haemorrhage on brain MRI/CT.
- Medical history: heart attack within the last 6 weeks, intracerebral bleeding or neurosurgical operation within the last 4 weeks, therapy with anticoagulation, allergic reaction to contrast agent, hemorrhagic diathesis, aneurysms, inflammatory vascular diseases (eg, giant cell arteritis, granulomatosis with polyangitis), endocarditis, or gastric ulcer.
- No willingness and ability of the patient to participate in all follow-up examinations.
- Pregnancy (if suspicion of pregnancy s-hCG or u-hCG must be negative).
- Allergy or intolerance to any ingredients of IMP or placebo or gentamicin.
- Other conditions / circumstances likely to lead to poor treatment adherence (eg, history of poor compliance, alcohol or drug dependency, no fixed abode).
- Significant bleeding disorder either at present or within the past 6 months.
- Effective oral anticoagulant treatment, eg, warfarin sodium (INR >1.3).
- Effective anticoagulant treatment with heparin or low molecular weight heparin the last 48 hours.
- Any history of central nervous system damage (ie, neoplasm, aneurysm, intracranial or spinal surgery).
- Known hemorrhagic diathesis.
- Major surgery, biopsy of a parenchymal organ, or significant trauma within the past 2 months (this includes any trauma associated with acute myocardial infarction).
- Recent non-compressible vessel puncture within 2 weeks.
- Recent trauma to the head or cranium.
- Prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation (>2 minutes) within the past 2 weeks.
- Acute pericarditis and/or subacute bacterial endocarditis.
- Acute pancreatitis.
- Severe hepatic dysfunction, including hepatic failure, cirrhosis, portal hypertension (oesophageal varices) and active hepatitis.
- Active peptic ulceration.
- Arterial aneurysm and known arterial/venous malformation.
- Neoplasm with increased bleeding risk.
- Any known history of hemorrhagic stroke or stroke of unknown origin.
- Known history of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack in the preceding 3 months.
- Dementia.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Tenecteplase Intravenous injection of Tenecteplase and one dose of placebo tablet The total dose of tenecteplase is 0.25 mg/kg body weight, maximum 25 mg. The total dose will be given as an intravenous bolus acetylsalicylic acid One tablet of Acetylsalicylic Acid and one dose of IV placebo one tablet of aspirin 300 mg Other Name: Aspirin
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Proportion of patients with ≤ 0.7 logMAR visual acuity in the affected eye at 30 (±5) days after treatment, representing an improvement in visual acuity of at least 0.3 logMAR (intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis). 30 (±5) days logMAR
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of test points seen (of 100) on monocular Esterman perimetry at 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days Number of test points
Presence of ocular neovascularisation at 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days presence
Proportion of patients with ≤ 0.5 logMAR visual acuity in the affected eye at 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days. 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days logMAR
Mean improvement in logMAR visual acuity in the affected eye from baseline to 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days. 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days logMAR
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) at 24hrs and discharge. 24 hours NIHSS score
Modified Rankin Scale score (mRS) at discharge, 30 (±5) and 90 days (±15) days. Discharge, 30 (±5) and 90 days (±15) days. mRS score
Mean score on National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ 25) at 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days Visual function related quality of life at 30 and 90 days. Measures the dimensions of self-reported vision-targeted health status that are most important for persons who have chronic eye diseases. 100 = best possible, 0 = worst possible
Proportion of patients with visual recovery (logMAR ≤ 0.7) and (logMAR ≤ 0.5) in the affected eye 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days in patients who were treated with tenecteplase within 3 hours of onset 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days logMAR
Acute ischemic lesions on follow-up on diffusion-weighted (DWI) MRI or on brain CT at baseline and 24hrs. 24 hours DWI lesions
Mean score on EQ-5D at 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days 30 (±5) and 90 (±15) days Quality of life reported at 30 and 90 days. Health status is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression.
Trial Locations
- Locations (29)
Karolinska University Hospital
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Sundsvall Hospital
🇸🇪Sundsvall, Sweden
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
🇦🇺Melbourne, Australia
ULB-Hôpital Erasme
🇧🇪Anderlecht, Belgium
University Hospital Antwerp
🇧🇪Antwerp, Belgium
UZ Brussel
🇧🇪Brussel, Belgium
University Hospital Leuven
🇧🇪Leuven, Belgium
Aarhus University Hospital
🇩🇰Aarhus, Denmark
Bispebjerg University Hospital
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark
Rigshospitalet University Hospital
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark
Helsinki University Hospital
🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland
Turku University Hospital
🇫🇮Turku, Finland
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland
Kauno Klinikos Kaunas
🇱🇹Kaunas, Lithuania
Respublican Vilnius University Hospital
🇱🇹Vilnius, Lithuania
Vilnius University Hospital
🇱🇹Vilnius, Lithuania
Sørlandet Hospital Trust
🇳🇴Arendal, Norway
Haukeland University Hospital
🇳🇴Bergen, Norway
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Drammen
🇳🇴Drammen, Norway
Østfold Hospital Trust Kalnes, Dept of Ophthalmology
🇳🇴Grålum, Norway
Innlandet Hospital Trust
🇳🇴Lillehammer, Norway
Nordmøre and Romsdal Regional Hospital
🇳🇴Molde, Norway
Helse Nord Trøndelag Trust
🇳🇴Namsos, Norway
Oslo University Hospital
🇳🇴Oslo, Norway
Telemark Hospital Trust
🇳🇴Skien, Norway
Stavanger University Hospital
🇳🇴Stavanger, Norway
University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø
🇳🇴Tromsø, Norway
St Olav University Hospital
🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway
Vestfold Hospital Trust
🇳🇴Tønsberg, Norway