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Remote Ischemic Conditioning for Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-related Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Not Applicable
Conditions
Intracerebral Hemorrhage Lobar
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Interventions
Device: Remote ischemic conditioning
Registration Number
NCT04757597
Lead Sponsor
Capital Medical University
Brief Summary

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related intracerebral (CAAH) hemorrhage is second factor of primary intracerebral hemorrhage. However, no effective prevention and treatment strategies have been established. Remote ischemic conditioning is a neuroprotective strategy. In animal studies,RIC is efficiency in accelerating the absorption of hematoma. Therefore, the investigators plan to carry out this research to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RIC in patients with CAA related ICH.

Detailed Description

In China, primary intracerebral hemorrhage accounts for 80-85% of all types of intracerebral hemorrhage, while cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related intracerebral hemorrhage is the second factor, accounting for approximately 20-30%. It is often characterized by repeated and multifocal lobar hemorrhage, which will not only cause neurological deficit on the limbs, but also influence the cognitive level of patients and may even be life-threatening. At present, the role of surgery in CAA-related ICH is controversial, and there is no effective prevention and treatment strategies have been established. Additionally, it is always associated with a low rate of good prognosis(11%-60%) and a high risk of recurrent ICH (10%-60%). Thus, a novel approach which can improve the clinical outcome and reduce the risk of recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage is urgently needed.

Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) has been developed as a neuroprotective strategy to prevent and treat acute ischemic stroke and small cerebrovascular disease. Additionally, clinical research testified that RIC is safe and feasible for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. In animal studies, RIC is efficiency in accelerating the absorption of hematoma. Therefore, the investigators plan to carry out this research to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RIC in patients with CAA related ICH.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age≥55 and ≤85.
  • The diagnosis of single or multiple spontaneous lobar cerebral hemorrhage is confirmed by brain CT scan(defined as possible or probable CAA by the Boston criteria) .
  • Hematoma volume of 10 to 50 ml.
  • Glasgow Coma Score (GCS)>8.
  • Without surgery.
  • Starting RIC treatment between 24 and 48 hours of ictus.
  • Signed and dated informed consented is obtained.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with suspected secondary ICH related to tumor, coagulopathy, ruptured aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation, or venous sinus thrombosis.
  • ICH concomitant with intraventricular hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma subarachnoid hemorrhage or the condition of unstable vital signs which may be life-threatening.
  • Evidence of significant shift of midline brain structure (>5mm) or herniation on brain imaging.
  • Contraindication to MRI scan, such as intracranial metal implants, cardiac pacemaker, severe claustrophobia, history of seizures and so on
  • Patients with a pre-existing neurological deficits (modified Ranks scale score >2) or psychiatric disease that would confound the neurological or functional evaluations.
  • Use of warfarin or heparin within 7 days before the baseline visit
  • Contraindication for remote ischemic conditioning: severe soft tissue injury, limb deformities, fracture, atrial fibrillation or peripheral vascular disease in the upper limbs.
  • Life expectancy of less than 1 year due to co-morbid conditions.
  • Severe, sustained hypertension (SBP > 180 mmHg or DBP > 110 mmHg).
  • Severe hepatic and renal dysfunction.
  • Known pregnancy (or positive pregnancy test), or breast-feeding.
  • Concurrent participation in another research protocol for investigation of another experimental therapy.
  • Any condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, might increase the risk to the patient.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
RIC groupRemote ischemic conditioningRIC treatment and regular treatment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events90±7 days

Safety

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of perihematomal edema volume14± 2 days

Perihematomal edema volume (ml) is assessed by CT brain scan.

Shift of midline brain structure14± 2 days

Shift of midline brain structure (mm) is assessed by CT brain scan

Changes of intracerebral hematoma volume14± 2 days

Intracerebral hematoma volume (ml) is assessed by CT brain scan.

Incidence rate of the perihematomal edema expansion14± 2 days

The enlargement of perihematomal edema volume (ml) is assessed by CT brain scan.

Changes of serum biomarker of blood brain barrier (Matrix metalloproteinases,MMPs)7± 2 days

The biomarker of blood brain barrier(MMPs) are assemented by the same laboratory.

Changes of serum biomarker of inflammatory ( interleukin)7± 2 days

The interleukin will be assemented by the same laboratory.

Other adverse events related to RIC treatment90±7 days

Other adverse events related to RIC treatment,such as mucocutaneous hemorrhage,changes in coagulation function and so on.

Prognosis of neurological function at 90 Days90±7 days

The Barthel index will be assessed at follow-up.

Prognosis of function outcome at 90 Days90±7 days

accessed by modified Rankin score

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Xuan Wu Hospital,Capital Medical University

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Beijing, Beijing, China

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