This study is a prospective trial wherein each included subject will receive the experimental magnetically enhanced diffusion therapy. It will be conducted on a maximum of ten adult male or female patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and informed consent has been obtained. Subjects presenting in the emergency department with acute ischemic stroke and are eligible for tPA therapy may be considered for inclusion in the study.
This study is a prospective trial wherein each included subject will receive the experimental magnetically enhanced diffusion therapy. It will be conducted on a maximum of ten adult male or female patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and informed consent has been obtained. Subjects presenting in the emergency department with acute ischemic stroke and are eligible for tPA therapy may be considered for inclusion in the study. Subjects who meet the eligibility criteria will be treated with Magnetically Enhanced Diffusion (MED) concurrently with tPA infusion. Perfusion will be assessed using CTA/CTP at 2-4 hours upon completion of tPA infusion and using MRI at 24 hours upon completion of tPA infusion. Subjects are followed at 14 days, 30 days and 90 days post-treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
7
The PTI MED System is a magnetic-controlled infusion system which uses external energy (magnetic energy) to drive an agent (tPA) to the desired target (blood clot).
Hunter New England
New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
Eastern Health Services Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
Safety: incidence and evaluation of any adverse effects associated with the investigational procedure compared with historical controls treated with tPA alone.
The primary measures of safety will be mortality at 3 months and symptomatic ICH within the first 24 hours post-treatment. All intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) will be classified radiographically using the ECASS criteria. The proportion of subjects with Type II parenchymal intracerebral hematomas within the first 24 hours post-treatment and the incidence of any asymptomatic hemorrhage within the first 24 hours will also be compared.
Time frame: 90 days
Brain Recanalization and perfusion
The degree of recanalization (partial and complete) and reperfusion will be assessed at 2-4 hours post-treatment using CT angiography, and at 24 +/- 6 hours post-treatment using MRI. TIMI Grade Flow of 2 or 3 will be considered "responsive to treatment".
Time frame: 24 hours
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