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Enrolling by invitationNCT06702787MEMENTO RegistUpdated Nov 25, 2024

Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Middle East and North Africa: Interim Results from the MEMENTO Registry

An observational study in Stroke, Stroke Acute and Endovascular Procedures, sponsored by Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization. Enrolling by invitation at 1 site in Egypt. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-11-25.

Sponsored by Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Apr 2025, 1 year 6 months ago, but the record still lists the study as enrolling by invitation.
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
1,500
Sex
All
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Study summary

The MEMENTO (MEchanical thrMobectomy NETwork for MENA TOgether) Registry is a multicenter, prospective observational study aiming to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusions (LVO) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This interim analysis reports on the first 499 patients enrolled, assessing clinical outcomes, procedural details, and economic implications.

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Detailed Description Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a significant burden in the MENA region due to limited access to advanced stroke care therapies like mechanical thrombectomy (MT). The MEMENTO Registry seeks to collect real-world data on MT practices, outcomes, and accessibility in the MENA region to inform clinical practice and policy. The study includes AIS patients who underwent MT for confirmed LVO or medium vessel occlusion (MeVO), with or without prior intravenous thrombolysis (IV tPA), regardless of age, baseline NIHSS score, or time from symptom onset.

Data collected encompass demographics, clinical characteristics, imaging findings, procedural details, outcomes at discharge and follow-up, complications, and a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing MT to standard medical care (SMC). The primary outcome is functional independence at 90 days post-procedure, defined as a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2.

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Conditions studied

  • Stroke
  • Stroke Acute
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Large Vessel Occlusion

Keywords

  • Mechanical Thrombectomy
  • Acute Ischemic
  • Stroke Large Vessel Occlusion
  • Middle East and North Africa MENA Region
  • Endovascular Treatment
  • Cerebral Infarction
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Stroke Management
  • Reperfusion Therapy
  • Neurointervention Cerebrovascular
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In context

Stroke

7,441 studies on the registry are indexed under Stroke; 2,012 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 1,500 is above the median of 160 across 1,729 observational studies indexed under Stroke.

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Lead sponsor

Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization is the lead sponsor of 5 studies on the registry; 5 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Child (0–17), Adult (18–64), Older adult (65+)
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Consecutive patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke due to LVO or MeVO at participating centers in the MENA region, who received MT as part of standard clinical practice.

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Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 years and older (no upper age limit). Diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke due to confirmed large vessel occlusion (LVO) or medium vessel occlusion (MeVO).

Underwent mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with or without prior intravenous thrombolysis (IV tPA).

Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-5. Consent to participate in the registry (by patient or legal representative).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Absence of confirmed LVO or MeVO. Pre-stroke mRS score of 6. Known severe comorbid conditions precluding MT. Inability to obtain informed consent. Patients not treated with MT.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
1,500 participants (estimated)
Target follow-up
90 Days
Patient registry
Yes
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Independence at 90 Days

    Description: Proportion of patients achieving a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2 at 90 days post-procedure.

    Time frame: 90 days post-procedure

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Patients Achieving TICI Score ≥2b After MT

    Proportion of patients achieving Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) score ≥2b after MT. Scale Title: Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) score Scale Range: 0 to 3 Outcome Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better outcomes, with a score of ≥2b representing successful reperfusion.

    Time frame: Immediately post-procedure

  2. Improvement in NIHSS Score from Baseline to 24 Hours and at Follow-up

    Improvement in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score from baseline to 24 hours and at follow-up. Scale Title: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Scale Range: 0 to 42 Outcome Interpretation: Lower scores indicate better outcomes, with a decrease in score representing improvement in stroke symptoms.

    Time frame: Baseline, 24 hours, and up to 90 days

  3. Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage (sICH) Rate

    Incidence of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) in patients post-mechanical thrombectomy (MT), defined according to the European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study III (ECASS III) criteria. sICH is identified when there is: Imaging Evidence: Any intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) detected on neuroimaging (computed tomography \[CT\] scan or magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\]). Clinical Deterioration: A neurological worsening characterized by an increase of ≥4 points in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score from baseline or leading to death.

    Time frame: Within 7 days post-procedure

  4. All-Cause Mortality at 90 Days

    Proportion of patients who have died from any cause by 90 days post-procedure.

    Time frame: 90 days post-procedure

  5. Complication Rate

    Incidence of procedure-related complications (e.g., arterial dissection, vessel perforation).

    Time frame: Immediately post-procedure up to 7 days

  6. Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) per Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) Gained

    The cost-effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) compared to standard medical care (SMC) will be assessed by calculating the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER). This involves measuring both costs and health outcomes: Costs: Using hospital billing records and resource utilization data. Effectiveness: Measuring QALYs using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, a standardized instrument for measuring health outcomes. ICER Calculation: Explaining that the ICER will be calculated by dividing incremental costs by incremental QALYs.

    Time frame: From baseline (pre-procedure) through 90 days post-procedure, with economic modeling extended to a lifetime horizon (up to 20 years)

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Study locations

1 site
  • Alexandria University Stroke network
    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 25, 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
NCT06702787
Lead sponsor
Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 25, 2024
Start date
Mar 11, 2022
Primary completion
Apr 11, 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Sep 11, 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Nov 25, 2024

Study contacts

ossama yassin MANSOUR, MD, PhD,
principal investigator · Alexandria University
farouk Hassan, MD,Phd
principal investigator · cairo university, Egypt
Atila Oscan Ozdimar, MD, PhD
principal investigator · Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Syed Irteza Hussain, MD
principal investigator · Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Faisal Alghamdi, MD
principal investigator · King Abdullah Medical City
Nadia Hammami, MD
principal investigator · institut National de Neurologie

Oversight

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