Understanding the impact of brain swelling in stroke patients

Consequences of Oedema on the Prognosis of InTraCerebral Haemorrhage

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Lille · NCT04621357

This study is trying to understand how brain swelling affects people who have had a severe type of stroke to see if it can help improve their treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lille)
Trial IDNCT04621357 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the role of perihaematomal oedema (PHO) in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a severe type of stroke. It aims to clarify the mechanisms and clinical significance of PHO by utilizing brain MRI and analyzing biological biomarkers. Patients will be enrolled within 12 hours of stroke onset to assess the natural history and potential therapeutic targets related to PHO. The findings could provide insights into improving treatment strategies for ICH.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage admitted within 12 hours of stroke onset.

Not a fit: Patients with secondary intracerebral hemorrhages or those with significant comorbidities affecting life expectancy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new therapeutic approaches for managing intracerebral hemorrhage and improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on perihaematomal oedema in ICH is relatively novel, similar studies have explored brain swelling in stroke with varying degrees of success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* With a spontaneous ICH, i.e. non traumatic
* Admitted within 12 hours of stroke onset. For wake-up strokes, time of last seen well will be considered as stroke onset
* Patient insured under the French social security
* Consent form signed

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pure intraventricular haemorrhages
* "secondary" ICH: ICH resulting from intracranial vascular malformation, intracranial venous thrombosis, head trauma or tumour; haemorrhagic transformation within an infarct
* Pre-admission modified Rankin score of 4 or 5
* Life expectancy of less than 1 year related to comorbidities (end stage cancer, end stage organ failure)
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding or Women of childbearing age without effective contraception (a pregnancy test will be done)
* Adults who are deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Referral from other hospitals
* Contra-indication to MRI : claustrophobia, ocular metallic foreign bodies (accidental or other) or in a risk area (nervous or vascular system);irremovable implanted medical device (pacemaker, neurostimulator, cochlear implants and others);metallic heart valve (mainly old heart valves) or vascular clips previously implanted on cranial aneurysms; gadolinium allergy
* No consent form

Where this trial is running

Lille

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions StrokeIntra Cerebral HemorrhagePerihaematomal oedemaMRIoutcome
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.