Stroke neuroprotection trial pulled before it started

NCT ID NCT05032781

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This was a very early (Phase 1) study that planned to give a mixture of cold saline, minocycline, and magnesium directly into the brain's arteries right after a stroke procedure to reopen blocked vessels. The goal was to see if this cocktail could safely protect brain tissue and improve recovery. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cold saline, minocycline, and magnesium sulfate

What this could lead to

If this approach had been tested and worked, it could point toward a way to protect brain tissue during stroke treatment, potentially reducing long-term disability.

What could go wrong

This trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data is available. Even if tested, it was an early Phase 1 safety study, and the combination might not have improved outcomes or could have caused harm like bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cyclopia sequence ischemic stroke large artery stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States