Cilostazol for Prevention of Recurrent Stroke Trial (NCT07174414) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3
Cilostazol for Prevention of Recurrent Stroke Trial
United States2,000 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding cilostazol to aspirin or clopidogrel prevents stroke and heart attack in people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of stroke or mini-stroke (also called TIA) within the last 180 days
* Currently taking aspirin or clopidogrel (not both) to prevent another stroke
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had a spontaneous brain bleed within the last 2 years.
* Moderate to severe heart failure.
* Life expectancy is less than 6 months.
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.
1This trial is testing cilostazol to prevent recurrent strokes, TIAs, and serious heart events — given my specific type of stroke or TIA, does my doctor think cilostazol could be a relevant option worth watching in this study?
2Since this trial is Phase 3 and hasn't started recruiting yet, what does that timeline mean for me — should I be pursuing standard-of-care treatment now while I wait to see if this trial opens near me?
3The trial is measuring something called MACE, which includes recurrent stroke, heart attack, and vascular death — can my doctor explain what my personal risk is for those events, and how that might affect whether a trial like this would be worth considering?
4Cilostazol is already used for some conditions, but this is a Phase 3 trial testing it specifically for stroke and TIA prevention — what does my doctor know about its safety profile, and are there any risks I should be especially aware of given my current health?
5Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, what should I be doing right now to manage my risk of another stroke or TIA, and is there a way to get notified or stay on my doctor's radar if this trial becomes available at a nearby site?
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.