Intra-arterial Selective Hypothermic Magnesium Sulfate Infusion in Combination With Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke
ICE-MAG
Selective Intra-arterial Hypothermic Magnesium Sulfate Infusion in Combination With Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Phase 1/2 Randomized Clinical Trial
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Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to estimate the safety and effectiveness of selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion after endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_1
Started Sep 2025
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 27, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 9, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 15, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 30, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 30, 2027
September 25, 2025
September 1, 2025
1.3 years
August 27, 2025
September 21, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Mortality at 90 days
90 days after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
Effectiveness evaluation indicators:
Percentage of subjects with 90 days of functional independence (defined as mRS 0-2) (%) Evaluation time: 90 d (±14 d) after surgery
90 days after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Grade 3-5 Treatment Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE) related to intervention occurring during treatment period
Within 72 hours after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
All Treatment Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE) related to intervention occurring during treatment period
Within 72 hours after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
All Treatment Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE) occurring during treatment period
Within 72 hours after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
The proportion of symptomatic/asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage within 24 hours
Within 24 hours after intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion
No reflux rate
24 hours (±6 hours) after surgery
Study Arms (4)
Selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion of low volume
EXPERIMENTALEndovascular thrombectomy combination with selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion (350 ml).
Selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion of moderate volume
EXPERIMENTALEndovascular thrombectomy combination with selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion (500 ml).
Selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion of high volumn
EXPERIMENTALEndovascular thrombectomy combination with selective intra-arterial hypothermic magnesium sulfate infusion (650 ml).
Control
SHAM COMPARATOREndovascular thrombectomy alone
Interventions
According to patient's weight, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) will be diluted to 350 ml 4°C saline solution (0.6μmol/kg/ml). During the thrombectomy procedure, a micro-catheter will be advanced until it reaches beyond the clot responsible for the ischemic symptoms, then cold 50 ml MgSO4 solution will be infused into the ischemic territory at 10 ml/min through the micro-catheter. After that, thrombectomy with a stent retriever will be performed to recanalize the occluded vessel as soon as possible. Immediately after successful thrombectomy, cold MgSO4 solution will be re-infused into the ischemic brain tissue through the catheter at a rate of 30 ml/min for 10 min.
According to patient's weight, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) will be diluted to 500 ml 4°C saline solution (0.6μmol/kg/ml). During the thrombectomy procedure, a micro-catheter will be advanced until it reaches beyond the clot responsible for the ischemic symptoms, then cold 50 ml MgSO4 solution will be infused into the ischemic territory at 10 ml/min through the micro-catheter. After that, thrombectomy with a stent retriever will be performed to recanalize the occluded vessel as soon as possible. Immediately after successful thrombectomy, cold MgSO4 solution will be re-infused into the ischemic brain tissue through the catheter at a rate of 30 ml/min for 10 min. Then pause for 5 min, followed by another 5 min of infusion at the original rate.
According to patient's weight, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) will be diluted to 650 ml 4°C saline solution (0.6μmol/kg/ml). During the thrombectomy procedure, a micro-catheter will be advanced until it reaches beyond the clot responsible for the ischemic symptoms, then cold 50 ml MgSO4 solution will be infused into the ischemic territory at 10 ml/min through the micro-catheter. After that, thrombectomy with a stent retriever will be performed to recanalize the occluded vessel as soon as possible. Immediately after successful thrombectomy, cold MgSO4 solution will be re-infused into the ischemic brain tissue through the catheter at a rate of 30 ml/min for 10 min. Then pause for 5 min, followed by intermittent infusion at the original rate for another 5 min twice. The interval between two times is also 5 min.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age range of 18-80 years old (including critical value);
- No gender restrictions;
- The clinical diagnosis is acute ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation, and the site of acute occlusion of the responsible vessel is located in the intracranial segment of the internal carotid artery and the M1 or M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery;
- The symptoms and signs are consistent with acute anterior circulation ischemic stroke, NIHSS≥6;
- The time from onset to endovascular thrombectomy of acute ischemic stroke is within 24 hours;
- Indications for endovascular thrombectomy of acute ischemic stroke: ① ASPECTS score ≥ 6 points, within 6 hours of onset; ② 6-16 hours after onset, meeting DEFUSE-3 criteria (infarct core volume \< 70 mL, mismatch rate ≥ 1.8 and mismatch volume \> 15 mL) or DAWN criteria (NIHSS ≥ 10 and infarct core volume \< 31 mL); Or NIHSS ≥ 20 and infarct volume 31-51 mL); ③ Within 16-24 hours of onset, meet DAWN criteria (NIHSS ≥ 10 points and infarct core volume \< 31mL); Or NIHSS ≥ 20 points and infarct volume 31-51 mL)
- The mRS score before stroke is 0-1 points;
- Written informed consent provided by the patients or their legal relatives.
You may not qualify if:
- Clinical manifestations suggest the presence of intracranial cerebral parenchymal hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage (even if imaging results are normal);
- During a stroke, accompanied by epilepsy, an accurate NIHSS score cannot be obtained;
- Accompanied by coma or mental disorders, it may interfere with the assessment of neurological function;
- History of allergy to iodinated contrast agents or history of anaphylactic shock;
- Baseline blood glucose\<50mg/dL (2.78mmol) or\>400mg/dL (22.20mmol);
- \*Acceptable fingertip blood glucose results
- Baseline platelet count\<50 × 10\^9/L;
- During a stroke, there may be fever or active infections that require systemic treatment (such as active pulmonary tuberculosis);
- History of chronic heart failure with NYHA criteria\>1; Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure\>180mmHg or diastolic blood pressure\>105mmHg after standardized treatment), hypotension (systolic blood pressure ≤ 100mmHg after standardized treatment), unstable angina, myocardial infarction, or bypass or stent surgery within 6 months;
- Accompanied by pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, atelectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pleural effusion, acute respiratory distress syndrome, irregular breathing, etc;
- Severe liver and kidney dysfunction, including but not limited to: cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, renal failure or uremia (Ccr\<25ml/min), hepatorenal syndrome, etc;
- Pregnant or lactating women;
- Patients with acute stroke within 48 hours after percutaneous cardiovascular and cerebrovascular intervention and major surgery;
- Currently participating in interventional clinical trials and using research drugs or medical devices;
- CTA/MRA/DSA shows excessive vessel curvature, which may hinder the delivery of interventional instruments;
- +7 more criteria
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SEQUENTIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 27, 2025
First Posted
September 9, 2025
Study Start
September 15, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 30, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 30, 2027
Last Updated
September 25, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-09