Status:

COMPLETED

Study of a Neuroprotective Drug to Limit the Extent of Damage From an Ischemic Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

David Hess, MD

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

University of Kentucky

Conditions:

Stroke, Acute

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to find out which of 4 different doses of minocycline are safe and well tolerated so that we will know the optimal dose to test in future patients.

Detailed Description

Minocycline is a widely used antibiotic and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of infections and acne. However, doctors do not know whether minocycline will work in st...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • over 18 years of age
  • acute onset focal neurologic deficit consistent with acute ischemic stroke, or computed tomographic scan consistent with acute cerebral ischemia
  • onset of symptoms less than 6 hours
  • measurable neurologic deficit (National Institutes of Health \[NIH\] Stroke Scale \>/= 1)

Exclusion

  • allergy to tetracycline antibiotics
  • women of child-bearing potential
  • known hepatic and/or renal insufficiency
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • history of intolerance to minocycline
  • dizziness at the time of stroke or in the past month (by self-report)
  • aphasia likely to interfere with patients ability to report adverse effects
  • previous functional disability
  • stuporous or comatose
  • presence of another serious illness likely to confound the study
  • unlikely to be available for 90 day follow-up
  • severe stroke (National Institutes of Health \[NIH\] Stroke Scale \>22)
  • undergoing an interventional neuro-radiological intervention in first 12 hour

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00630396

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

January 1 2010

Last Update

January 13 2012

Active Locations (2)

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1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40506-0057

2

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239