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Antihypertensive Treatment in Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage (ATACH)
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating nicardipine for Intracerebral Hemorrhage and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 12 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lowering blood pressure using nicardipine in persons with acute hypertension associated with intracerebral hemorrhage.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intravenous (IV) nicardipine infusion. It is expected that the treatment duration will vary between 18 and 24 hours. * Started at 5mg/h * Titrated by 2.5mg/hour every 15 minutes to bring systolic blood pressure in target range for the applicable Tier. Max dose 15mg/hour \*Once target systolic blood pressure reached, dose decreased by 2.5mg/hour every 15 minutes until systolic blood pressure maintained in the target range or the medication is discontinued.