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Study of Inflammatory Cells in the Blood and Cerebral Thrombus of Patients Affected by Cerebral Ischemia

NCT07033988 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2025-06
Last updated
2025-06-24

Condition(s) studied

Stroke Acute

Study summary

This is an observational, prospective and retrospective, single-center study of thrombotic material and blood samples obtained from patients undergoing mechanical endovascular thrombectomy for ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion or stenosis.

The overarching aim of this study is to advance the understanding of the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia and to support the development of novel therapeutic strategies for cerebrovascular disease. Specifically, the research seeks to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in thrombus formation and stabilization that lead to ischemic events, identify thrombus compositions associated with distinct stroke etiologies, and determine features predictive of resistance to current intravenous thrombolytic therapies. In addition, the study aims to discover novel therapeutic targets and to identify circulating blood biomarkers indicative of an elevated risk of thrombosis.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Presentation to the emergency department with symptoms and/or signs suggestive of: * An acute cerebrovascular event * Stroke mimics * Stroke-related risk factors (e.g., atrial fibrillation, endocarditis, significant internal carotid stenosis, neoplasms, systemic infections) * Undergoing one of the following treatments: * Mechanical thrombectomy * Intravenous thrombolysis * Standard medical therapy * Provision of informed consent, either: * Directly from the conscious patient * Via appropriate procedures for unconscious patients Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of a known autoimmune disease that could interfere with the interpretation of biomarker analyses

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Quantification of leukocyte Infiltration in Thrombus — 01.07.2025 up to 06.05.2030
    Leukocyte will be quantified in thrombus sections using immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence staining for neutrophil markers such as CD45, Cd11b, etc..
  • Assess the number of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETS) — from 6/2025 to 5/2030
    NETs will be quantified in thrombus tissue sections using immunofluorescence staining for citrullinated histone H3 and myeloperoxidase (MPO).

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Neurology Milan Italy
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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