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Phase 2 The Combined Approach to Lysis Utilizing Eptifibatide and Rt-PA in Acute Ischemic Stroke-Full Dose Regimen(CLEAR-FDR)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Eptifibatide for Stroke and Brain Infarction. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 8 sites.
Detailed Summary
The primary goal of this trial is to determine if individuals with acute ischemic stroke treated with a full dose of IV recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) plus IV eptifibatide started within 3 hours of symptom onset are more likely to have a better outcome than individuals treated with standard IV rt-PA alone.
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IV Eptifibatide is an approved drug by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for blood clots causing heart attack and chest pain.Eptifibatide inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking activated platelets from binding fibrinogen.