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The Efficacy and Safety of MK0724 IV for Improvement of Neurological Damage and Recovery From Middle Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke (0724-018)

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke
Registration Number
NCT00401310
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

The safety and efficacy of MK0724 will be assessed in patients with acute middle cerebral artery stroke using the Action Reach Arm Test (ARAT). This test allows measurement of a specific functional deficit and subsequent recovery correlating with the specific area of stroke in the brain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18-80 yrs of age inclusive
  • Patient is able to receive IV infusion 8-36 hours after stroke onset
  • Baseline NIHSS of 6-18 inclusive
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient had another stroke within 3 months preceding current stroke, patient's stroke is of origin other than MCA (e.g., non-ischemic, hemorrhage), significant cerebral edema, abnormal liver enzymes and abnormal renal and hepatic functions
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Action Research Arm Test scoreAt 90 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Scores on the Stroke Arm Strength question, modified Rankin, and Barthel Index.At 90 days
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