Zastaprazan for the prEvention of Upper GI Bleeding in Ischemic Stroke

Phase 3Not Yet RecruitingNCT07730840

Asan Medical Center984 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if zastaprazan can help prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults who have recently had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke and are taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does zastaprazan reduce the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding compared to placebo in these patients? Researchers will compare zastaprazan to a placebo (a look-alike tablet that contains no drug) to see if zastaprazan works to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Participants will: * Take zastaprazan (20 mg) or a placebo once daily for the duration of the study, in addition to their prescribed antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication * Visit the study site regularly for safety monitoring, including vital signs, physical exams, and laboratory tests * Be monitored for any signs of gastrointestinal bleeding or other adverse events for up to approximately 3 years (including screening, treatment, and follow-up periods)

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

984

Conditions

Ischemic Stroke Transient Ischemic Attack

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 19 years or older 2. Onset of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke within 180 days prior to randomization 3. Currently initiating or receiving, at the time of randomization, one of the following treatments, with an expected treatment duration of at least 3 weeks: A. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) - aspirin in combination with one of the following: clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel, or cilostazol B. Oral anticoagulant therapy - a NOAC (apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, or edoxaban) or warfarin 4. Provision of written informed consent by the participant (or legally authorized representative) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically significant peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding within 1 year prior to enrollment 2. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (e.g., diagnosis of cirrhosis or confirmed esophageal/gastric varices) 3. Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count \<50,000/µL) 4. End-stage renal disease requiring dialysis, or unstable renal function precluding safe anticoagulant dose adjustment (eGFR \<15 mL/min/1.73m²) 5. Known hypersensitivity to potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) or to the investigational product 6. History of major gastrointestinal surgery resulting in malabsorption, bowel obstruction, or inability to take oral medication 7. History of osteoporotic fracture or fragility fracture 8. Diagnosis of a condition requiring long-term, high-dose systemic corticosteroid therapy 9. Diagnosis of a condition requiring long-term concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 11. Life expectancy of less than 6 months due to pre-existing comorbid conditions 12. Current participation in another interventional clinical trial that could affect the results of this study 13. Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, precludes participation 14. Participant or partner of childbearing/reproductive potential who does not agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception, or to abstain from sexual activity with risk of pregnancy, during the study period 15. Currently receiving, or having received within 5 half-lives prior to randomization, a prohibited concomitant medication expected to interact with the investigational product (products containing atazanavir, nelfinavir, or rilpivirine) 16. History of peptic ulcer complications, including bleeding, perforation, or stricture, regardless of timing 17. Active bleeding at the time of enrollment, history of a coagulation disorder, or hemodynamic instability at the time of enrollment 18. Known hereditary conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Time to First Composite Clinical Event of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding as Adjudicated by the Clinical Event Committee (CEC)

Time from randomization to the first occurrence of a composite clinical event of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, as adjudicated by the Clinical Event Committee (CEC). The composite event includes: (1) upper GI bleeding confirmed by endoscopy or imaging, with hematemesis and/or melena; (2) upper GI bleeding of unclear origin, judged by the investigator to originate from the upper GI tract; (3) occult GI bleeding, defined as a decrease in hemoglobin ≥2 g/dL or hematocrit ≥10%; (4) symptomatic uncomplicated gastroduodenal ulcer, confirmed by endoscopy or imaging with persistent pain (≥3 days) and no evidence of bleeding; (5) symptomatic gastroduodenal erosive lesions, with persistent pain (≥3 days) and ≥5 gastroduodenal erosions confirmed by endoscopy, excluding mucosal bleeding; (6) upper GI obstruction; and (7) upper GI perforation.

Time frame: From randomization up to end of study (up to approximately 3 years, including a 24-month enrollment period and 12-month follow-up)

Secondary Outcomes

Time to First Composite Clinical Event of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding as Judged by the Investigator