HR-MRI-Directed Tirofiban Therapy for Late-Window Acute Ischemic Stroke (TIAN)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWeifang Medical University

About this trial

This study aims to address the existing clinical challenges by introducing high-resolution magnetic resonance vessel wall imaging (HR-MRI), an advanced imaging technology, to achieve precise etiological classification in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) beyond the time window. HR-MRI allows clear visualization of intracranial arterial wall structures and direct identification of key pathological features of the culprit vessel, including atherosclerotic plaques, vascular wall remodeling, and intracranial hemorrhage, thereby enabling reliable differentiation between intracranial atherosclerotic large artery atherosclerosis (ICAS-LAA) stroke and other etiological subtypes such as cardiogenic embolism. Based on the latest clinical demands and advances in imaging technology, this study intends to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tirofiban in patients with ICAS-LAA stroke beyond the time window under the precise guidance of HR-MRI. It is expected to provide high-level evidence-based medical evidence for this specific patient population and further optimize clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years old;

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in the anterior intracranial circulation (internal carotid artery system) confirmed by clinical symptoms and imaging examinations;

Time from symptom onset or last known normal state to randomization: > 24 hours and ≤ 7 days;

Stroke subtype confirmed as intracranial large artery atherosclerosis (ICAS) by high-resolution vessel wall imaging (HR-VWI) according to the TOAST classification, with cardiogenic embolism and other etiologies excluded;

Disqualifiers

Planned to receive reperfusion therapy (endovascular therapy or intravenous thrombolysis);

Intracranial hemorrhage confirmed by computed tomography (CT);

Definite or suspected cardiogenic embolism;

History of atrial fibrillation or current electrocardiogram indicating atrial fibrillation;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Tirofiban
  • dual antiplatelet therapy

Treatment groups

458 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Weifang Medical University

Lead sponsor

Linyi People's Hospital

Collaborator

Qianfoshan Hospital

Collaborator