Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Investigating the effects of anti-thrombosis on brain microbleeds in stroke patients

Official title: The Impact of Anti-thrombosis on Cerebral Microbleeds and Intracranial Hemorrhage in Ischemic Stroke Patients: Prospective, Multi-center, Cohort Study

Run by General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region · NCT03571763 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether blood-thinning medications affect the risk of new brain microbleeds in stroke patients.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1875 (estimated)
SponsorGeneral Hospital of Shenyang Military Region
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shenyang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT03571763 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced an acute ischemic stroke within the last three months and have at least one cerebral microbleed.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications for MRI or antithrombotic therapy, or those with recent hemorrhagic events, will 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 prospective cohort study aims to explore the relationship between antithrombotic therapy and the occurrence of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in patients who have experienced an ischemic stroke. It will assess whether such therapy increases the risk of new CMBs and whether these changes correlate with a higher incidence of intracranial hemorrhage. The study will utilize advanced imaging techniques to gather evidence that could inform personalized antithrombotic treatment strategies for these patients. By focusing on a specific patient population, the research seeks to clarify the risks associated with antithrombotic medications in the context of ischemic stroke.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more tailored and safer antithrombotic therapies for ischemic stroke patients, potentially reducing the risk of intracranial hemorrhage.

How similar studies have gone: While there are few prospective cohort studies on this topic, the results have been uncertain, indicating that this study may provide novel insights into the effects of antithrombotic therapy on cerebral microbleeds.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient age ≥18 years;
2. Acute ischemic stroke patient confirmed by imaging;
3. Time of onset: within 3 months;
4. Baseline SWI sequence is completed before starting the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke;
5. Baseline SWI sequence must have at least one CMB ;
6. NIHSS≤10

Exclusion Criteria:

1. MRI contraindication;
2. Hemorrhagic transformation after acute Ischemic stroke;
3. Contraindication for antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy;
4. Severe head trauma or intracranial hemorrhage occurred in the past six months;
5. obvious coagulopathy;
6. Other intracranial lesions associated with (such as tumor, cerebral vascular malformation);
7. other unqualified patients judged by the investigator

Where it's running

  • General Hospital of ShenYang Military Region
    Shenyang, 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.
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