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Study on the Role of Human Serum Albumin in Large Acute Ischemic Stroke of Anterior Circulation After Thrombectomy

An interventional study of Patients with AIS receive intravascular therapy, and within 10 minutes after the surgery, they are administered 100ml of 20% human albumin intravenously (infused within 30 minutes). in Cerebral Ischemia, sponsored by Tingyu-Yi. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-08.

Sponsored by Tingyu-Yi · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Jan 2024; still recruiting 2 years 9 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
100
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This project intends to explore the therapeutic efficacy of human serum albumin in mitigating postoperative cerebral edema and enhancing clinical outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute anterior circulation large-core ischemic stroke.

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Human serum albumin is an important biological molecule that plays a critical role in maintaining intracellular osmotic pressure, combating oxidative stress, and suppressing inflammatory responses. Studies have indicated that serum albumin levels gradually decrease in acute-phase stroke patients, accompanied by increased blood-brain barrier disruption. Low albumin levels may exacerbate the progression of cerebral infarction. Furthermore, another study found a correlation between serum albumin levels and the prognosis of AIS. Research has confirmed that human serum albumin may have potential benefits in neuroprotection through mechanisms such as improving microcirculation, reducing oxidative stress, and inhibiting inflammatory responses.

In an experimental animal study of ischemic stroke, researchers discovered that in the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model, rats treated with albumin showed significantly reduced neurological function scores and infarct volume compared to the saline group. The mechanism behind this effect may be related to albumin's ability to improve ischemic penumbral blood flow and enhance perfusion in occluded vessels' distal regions. Multiple preclinical studies have suggested that using albumin therapy after vascular recanalization can significantly reduce infarct volume, alleviate brain edema, and improve neurological function, highlighting the neuroprotective role of serum albumin. However, the clinical efficacy of serum albumin in ischemic stroke remains a subject of controversy.

The aim of this study is to investigate the role of human serum albumin in acute anterior circulation large core ischemic stroke after thrombectomy reperfusion, with the hope of providing new insights and methods for clinical treatment. This study will employ a prospective, multicenter, open-label, endpoint-blinded, randomized controlled research design to systematically evaluate the therapeutic effects of human serum albumin in acute anterior circulation large core ischemic stroke after thrombectomy reperfusion. Through clinical observation, imaging assessment, neurofunctional evaluation, and other methods, the investigators will delve into the intervention of human serum albumin in reperfusion injury and its mechanisms in neuroprotection. This research is expected to offer new perspectives and methods for the treatment of patients with acute anterior circulation large core ischemic stroke, provide scientific evidence for clinical practice, and contribute positively to improving patient outcomes and reducing the societal burden.

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Conditions studied

  • Cerebral Ischemia

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In context

Brain Ischemia

217 studies on the registry are indexed under Brain Ischemia; 42 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 100 is above the median of 73 across 140 interventional studies indexed under Brain Ischemia.

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Lead sponsor

Tingyu-Yi is the lead sponsor of 2 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Age 18-80 years old.
  2. Acute ischemic stroke patients with NIHSS score ≥ 6.
  3. Pre-stroke mRS (modified Rankin Scale) score ≤ 1.
  4. Onset of symptoms to presentation within 24 hours, including wake-up strokes or strokes without witnessed onset; the time of symptom onset is defined as the "last seen normal" time.
  5. Confirmed by CTA/MRA/DSA to have anterior circulation large vessel occlusive ischemic stroke (occlusion of the internal carotid artery or M1 or M2 segments of the middle cerebral artery), responsible for acute ischemic stroke signs and symptoms.
  6. ASPECTS (Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score) on NCCT (non-contrast CT) 3-6 or cerebral perfusion imaging: core infarct volume (rCBF ≤ 30%) 50-100 ml.
  7. Achieving vessel reperfusion of mTICI (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction) grade 2b or 3 through mechanical thrombectomy.
  8. Written signed by the patient or their legally authorized representative.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Intracranial hemorrhage confirmed by head CT or MRI.
  2. Pre-stroke mRS score > 2.
  3. Severe allergy or absolute to iodine-based contrast agents.
  4. Systolic blood pressure > 185 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 110 mmHg, and inability to control with antihypertensive medication.
  5. Blood glucose \< 50 mg/dl (2.8 mmol/L) or > 400 mg/dl (22.2 mmol/L) and difficult to correct.
  6. Genetic or acquired bleeding diathesis, deficiency of coagulation factors, or oral anticoagulation with > 1.7.
  7. Severe renal dysfunction defined as serum creatinine > 3.0 mg/dl (or 265.2 μmol/l) or (GFR) \< 30 ml/min, or need for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
  8. Expected \< 6 months.
  9. Anticipated inability of the patient to complete the 90-day follow-up.
  10. Suspected aortic dissection.
  11. Brain tumors, intracranial aneurysms, or arteriovenous malformations with mass effect on imaging.
  12. Neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting the assessment of the disease before the patient's stroke.
  13. Pregnancy or reproductive-age women with positive urinary or serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test.
  14. Currently participating in other clinical trials that may interfere with the results of this trial.
  15. History of allergy to albumin.
  16. Need for intermittent or long-term concomitant acute or chronic pulmonary diseases.
  17. Congestive heart failure for any reason in the past 6 months or any condition requiring medication, hospitalization, etc., related to heart failure.
  18. Symptomatic or diagnosed acute myocardial infarction, or occurrence of acute myocardial infarction within the past 6 months.
  19. Other situations that the investigator believes are not suitable for participation or may pose significant risks to the patient.
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INR, PT and aPTT (clotting tests)

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Life expectancy

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Albumin group

    Patients with AIS receive intravascular therapy, and within 10 minutes after the surgery, they are administered 100ml of 20% human albumin intravenously (infused within 30 minutes).

    Drug: Patients with AIS receive intravascular therapy, and within 10 minutes after the surgery, they are administered 100ml of 20% human albumin intravenously (infused within 30 minutes).

  • No intervention
    Control group

    Follow the current guidelines for standard conventional treatment.

Interventions

  • DrugPatients with AIS receive intravascular therapy, and within 10 minutes after the surgery, they are administered 100ml of 20% human albumin intravenously (infused within 30 minutes).

    Drug page: Albumins

    Whether to administer albumin to AIS patients after intravascular thrombectomy and reperfusion.

    Also known as: Albumin

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional independence Rate

    mRS score of 0-2

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rate of independent ambulation

    modified Rankin Scale score of 0-3 scores

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months

Other outcomes

  1. sICH occurrence

    New occurs Intracranial hemorrhage with NIHSS increase \>=4 points

    Time frame: within 72 hours after enrollment

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — not sure

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 8, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06629116
Lead sponsor
Tingyu-Yi
Responsible party
Tingyu-Yi (Doctor, Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Oct 8, 2024
Start date
Jan 30, 2024
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
May 30, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 8, 2024

Study contacts

Tingyu Yi, Postgraduate
Contact
siyuyufen@163.com
+86-05962082582
Tingyu Yi, Postgraduate
principal investigator · zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital to Fujian Medical University , Fujian ,China

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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