Safety Evaluation of 3K3A-APC in Ischemic Stroke (NCT02222714) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Safety Evaluation of 3K3A-APC in Ischemic Stroke
United States110 participantsStarted 2014-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK) and preliminary efficacy of multiple ascending intravenous doses of 3K3A-APC, a Recombinant Variant of Human activated protein C (APC), in in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke following treatment with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), mechanical thrombectomy or both.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Acute ischemic stroke
* Able to receive IV tPA, mechanical thrombectomy or both
* National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of ≥ 5
* Signed informed consent
* Mechanical thrombectomy subjects only: onset time to arterial puncture time \< 6 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of stroke or penetrating head injury within 90 days prior to enrollment
* History of previous or current diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage that represents a potential for re-hemorrhage if subjected to thrombolytic therapy or mechanical thrombectomy
* Moyamoya disease, cerebral arterio-venous malformation (AVM), known unsecured aneurysm requiring intervention during the acute study period
* Presence of other neurological or non-neurological co-morbidities that may lead, independently of the current stroke, to further deterioration in the subject's neurological status during the trial period
* Presence of premorbid neurological deficits and functional limitations assessed by a retrospective Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of ≥ 2
* Mechanical thrombectomy subjects only: baseline non-contrast CT scan revealing a large core occlusion as defined by local protocol
* Prolonged prothrombin time (PT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
* Severe hypertension or hypotension
* Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<35 mL/min
* Blood glucose concentration \< 50 mg/dL
* Prior exposure to any exogenous form of APC
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants With Adverse Events That Meet Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT) Criteria Specified in Protocol