New anesthetic may keep blood pressure steadier during stroke clot removal

NCT ID NCT07696208

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether ciprofol, a newer anesthetic, can keep blood pressure more stable than the standard drug propofol in people having general anesthesia for endovascular thrombectomy after an ischemic stroke. Stable blood pressure during the procedure may improve outcomes. The study involves 124 adults with acute ischemic stroke who are eligible for clot removal surgery.

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Active substance
Ciprofol
What this could lead to
If ciprofol proves better at maintaining stable blood pressure during stroke surgery, it could become a preferred anesthetic for these procedures, potentially improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, open-label trial, so results may not be definitive. Ciprofol's benefits over propofol are not yet proven, and individual responses vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 124 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Clinical diagnosis of AIS. 3. CT/MRI-confirmed absence of intracranial hemorrhage. 4. Eligible for EVT. 5. NIHSS score ≥2. 6. ASA physical status I-III. 7. Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pre-existing severe neurological deficits (mRS 3-5). 2. Shock. 3. Severe cardiac disease. 4. Contraindications to EVT per AHA guidelines. 5. Participation in conflicting clinical trials.

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Locations

  • Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Pudong New Area, China

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