Pro-urokinase for Extended-Window Posterior Circulation Stroke
China586 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate whether, in patients with imaging-confirmed acute ischemic stroke of the posterior circulation presenting within 4.5-24 hours after symptom onset and not scheduled for endovascular thrombectomy, intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant human prourokinase (rhPro-UK), compared with standard medical treatment, can achieve superior 90-day functional outcomes with a higher level of safety.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 18 years;
. AIS with symptom onset 4.5-9 hours before enrollment, including wake-up stroke and unwitnessed stroke (onset time defined as when symptoms were first noticed);
. Imaging criteria:
. DWI-FLAIR mismatch: visible lesion on DWI with no marked visible lesion on FLAIR;
. DWI infarct core not exceeding one-third of the middle cerebral artery territory, one-half of the anterior cerebral artery territory, or one-half of the posterior cerebral artery territory;
. NIHSS score 4-25;
. First-ever stroke or previous stroke without significant disability (pre-stroke mRS ≤ 1);
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?
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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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Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
Timeframe: 90 ± 7 days]
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07617870
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University