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German Multicenter EPO Stroke Trial (Phase II/III)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating recombinant human erythropoietin alfa and 0.9% NaCl for Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 522 participants across 9 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study is to determine in a cohort of 506 patients with acute ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory, the effect of a three-day high-dose, intravenous erythropoietin treatment on functional outcome up to a follow-up of 90 days.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
40,000 IU in 50ml 0.9% NaCl iv on 3 consecutive days, starting within 6 hours after onset of symptoms
50ml 0.9% NaCl iv on 3 consecutive days, starting within 6 hours after onset of symptoms