Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Evaluating HRS8179 for treating severe brain swelling after a major stroke

Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous HRS8179 for the Prevention and Treatment of Severe Cerebral Edema Following Large Hemispheric Infarction: a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase II/III Clinical Trial

Run by Beijing Suncadia Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd · NCT06732648 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if an injection called HRS8179 can help people with severe brain swelling after a major stroke feel better and recover more effectively.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment725 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Suncadia Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 7, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsSeptember 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 22, 2025
Trial IDNCT06732648 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory, with a significant NIHSS score and large hemispheric infarction.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are likely to withdraw supportive treatment or have concurrent serious infarctions in the opposite hemisphere may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of HRS8179 injection in preventing and treating severe cerebral edema that occurs following a large hemispheric infarction. Participants diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory and exhibiting significant neurological impairment will receive either the HRS8179 treatment or a blank preparation. The study will monitor outcomes related to brain swelling and overall patient recovery. The trial is designed to gather data that could inform future treatment protocols for severe stroke complications.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients suffering from severe cerebral edema after a stroke.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, the specific use of HRS8179 for this condition is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Fully understand and voluntarily participate in this trial, and sign the informed consent form (the informed consent form can be signed voluntarily by the participant or their legal representative);
2. A clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory;
3. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) ≥ 10 at screening;
4. A large hemispheric infarction defined as: lesion volume of 80 to 160 cm3 on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), or computed tomography perfusion (CTP).
5. The time from onset to treatment must be ≤ 10 hours; if the onset time is unknown, treatment must be initiated within 10 hours after the time last known normal.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Theparticipant is likely to withdraw the supportive treatment on the first day;
2. There is evidence indicating a concurrent infarction in the contralateral hemisphere sufficiently serious to affect functional outcome.
3. There are clinical signs of brain herniation; CT/MRI indicates a midline shift of \>2 mm; CT/MRI indicates cerebral hemorrhage;

Where it's running

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.