Intravenous Thrombolysis Combined With Tirofiban in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Multicenter, Prospective, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial
This multicenter, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial (ANGEL-DRUG2) aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous tirofiban following intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke who show insufficient neurological improvement after initial treatment. Eligible patients (≥18 years, baseline NIHSS ≥4, within 4.5 hours from last known well) will be randomized 1:1 to receive either tirofiban or placebo infusion for 24 hours, followed by standard oral antiplatelet therapy. The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients achieving functional independence (mRS 0-2) at 90 days. Secondary outcomes include changes in NIHSS score, vessel recanalization, infarct volume, distribution of mRS scores, recurrent stroke, and health-related quality of life. Safety outcomes focus on symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and all-cause mortality. Approximately 976 patients will be enrolled across 30 sites in China.
• Age ≥18 years.
• Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-1.
• Acute ischemic stroke symptoms within 4.5 hours of last known well time.
• Baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≥4.
• Poor neurological improvement 1 hour after intravenous thrombolysis, defined as NIHSS decrease \<2 points, or neurological worsening within 1 hour, defined as NIHSS increase ≥1 point.
• Not planned for or not eligible for endovascular treatment.
• Subject or legally authorized representative can provide written informed consent.