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CerebrAlcare Pills on CereBral Small VesseL DiseasE(CABLE)

Primary Purpose

Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Cerebralcare pills
Cerebralcare pills placebo
Sponsored by
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases focused on measuring cerebral small vessel diseases, Cerebralcare Pills, cognitive function, randomized controlled trial, multicenter study, double blind study, placebo-controlled

Eligibility Criteria

45 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 45-75 years old;
  2. No gender limitation;
  3. Cerebral small vessel disease is observed on brain MRI. White matter hyperintensity, Fazekas score ≥ 1 and combined more than 2 vascular risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and other vascular events except stroke) or combined with lacunar focus or Imaging findings suggest new subcortical lacunar infarction (within 7 days).
  4. Mild or moderate vascular cognitive impairment(16 ≤ MoCA ≤ 24 score, for patients with primary school degree or below,15 ≤ MoCA ≤ 23 score).
  5. Daily life independence (mRS ≤ 2).
  6. Sign informed consent.

Note:

  1. The imaging definition of small vessel disease refers to the strong guideline The total score of Fazekas was 6, which was the sum of Fazekas scores of subcortical and periventricular white matter lesions.
  2. New subcortical lacunar infarction: head MRI examination, subcortical, basal ganglia or brain stem DWI showed high signal (ADC diffusion limited) lesions with diameter < 20 mm, with or without corresponding clinical symptoms; There were new clinical symptoms. FLAIR sequence of head MRI showed flair hyperintense lesions (diameter < 20 mm) in subcortical, basal ganglia or pons.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage occurred within 30 days.
  2. Symptomatic middle cerebral artery and/or internal carotid artery stenosis, stenosis rate ≥ 50%; asymptomatic middle cerebral artery and/or internal carotid artery stenosis, stenosis rate ≥ 70%.
  3. Coronary CTA or coronary angiography showed severe three vessel lesions or frequent angina pectoris within 30 days.
  4. Chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5.
  5. Resistant hypertension which could not be controlled by medicine (SBP > 180mmHg or DBP > 110mmHg).
  6. Resistant hyperglycemia which could not be controlled by medicine(fasting blood glucose > 10mmol/L or HB1AC > 7%).
  7. In acute cerebral infarction, the lesions showed high signal intensity on DWI, and the diameter was more than 20 mm or history of assive cerebral infarction within 30 days.
  8. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as AD and PD, have been diagnosed.
  9. There are clear non angiogenic white matter lesions, such as multiple sclerosis, adult white matter dysplasia, metabolic encephalopathy diseases, etc.
  10. Untreated cerebrovascular malformations or intracranial aneurysms (d > 3mm).
  11. Active gastrointestinal bleeding.
  12. Coagulation dysfunction or history of systemic bleeding.
  13. Hemorrhagic tendency (including but not limited to):PLT<100×109/L; heparin treatment within 48h; APTT ≥ 35s; current use of warfarin, INR > 1.7; current use of novel oral anticoagulants; current use of direct thrombin or factor Xa inhibitor.
  14. Severe hepatic or renal or heat insufficiency before randomization (severe hepatic insufficiency refers to ALT or AST > 2 times the upper limit of normal; severe renal insufficiency refers to serum creatinine> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal or eGFR<40 ml/min/1.73m2; severe heat insufficiency refers to NYHA stage 3 and 4).
  15. History of intracranial or intramedullary surgery within three months of randomization.
  16. The patient has used or is using chinese medicine with similar components to CerebrAlcare pill/granule (including Tianshu capsule, Toutongning capsule, Naoxintong capsule, Danzhen Toutou capsule, Yindanxinnaotong soft capsule, Naoxinqing Tablet, Bazhen pill and Shiquandabu pill) within 14 days.
  17. Definite indications for anticoagulation (suspicion of cardioembolism, e.g. atrial fibrillation, known heart valve prosthesis, atrial myxoma, endocarditis, etc.) or definite indications for dual antiplatelet therapy (e.g. recent coronary or cerebral artery stent implantation).
  18. Other surgical or interventional therapy planned within 1 year requiring experimental drugs discontinuation.
  19. Childbearing-age women who do not take effective methods of contraception without negative records of pregnancy tests.
  20. Known to be allergic to CerebrAlcare pill/granule.
  21. Contraindications of MRI examination (such as claustrophobia).
  22. With severe organic diseases, such as malignant tumor, the expected survival time is less than 1 years.
  23. Due to geographical or other reasons can not cooperate to complete the follow-up.
  24. Patients also participated in other clinical trials.

Sites / Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Cerebralcare pills placebo group

Cerebralcare pills group

Arm Description

This group will receive Cerebralcare pills placebo, 2 packages, twice a day, from the day of randomization to 6 months.

This group will receive Cerebralcare pills, 2 packages, twice a day, from the day of randomization to 6 months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Progression in cognition function
Cognition function assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score. Score range 0-30. Higher scores mean a better outcome..

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Including systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg).
Rey auditory verbal learning test(RAVLT)
The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) provides a standardized procedure to evaluate a range of aspects of verbal learning and memory of supra-span lists of words. The test requires recalling as many words as possible in any order from a standard list of 15 unrelated words read out by the examiner. The total score ranges from 0-120, with a lower score indicating a worse outcome.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7(GAD-7)
Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD) is a widespread psychiatric syndrome involving significant consequences on people's health, with a total score of 21, where a higher score means a worse outcome. However, recent data show that this disorder has received little attention when compared to other anxiety disorders.
Self-rating depression scale
The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) consists of 20 items with a Likert type scale after each item. Each item is rated from 1 to 4, with scores ranging from 20 to 80, where higher scores mean worse results
Dizziness handicap inventory(DHI)
The DHI has 25 items with 3 response levels, sub-grouped into three domains: functional, emotional, and physical. A shortened version, the Dizziness Handicap Inventory short form (DHIsf), reduced to 13 items with 2 response levels, has been shown to compare favourably to the original version. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating worse outcomes.
Headache impact test 6(HIT-6)
The HIT-6 consists of six items: pain, social functioning, role functioning, vitality, cognitive functioning, and psychological distress.Total HIT-6 score that ranges from 36 to 78, where a lower score indicates a greater impact of headache on the daily life of the respondent.
EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D)
It includes a descriptive system(DS) and a visual analogue scale(VAS). Two indicators are index value(ranged 0-1) and visual score(ranged 0-100) with higher scores corresponding to better health status.
Stroop Color Word Test
The Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) is a neuropsychological test extensively used to assess the ability to inhibit cognitive interference that occurs when the processing of a specific stimulus feature impedes the simultaneous processing of a second stimulus attribute, well-known as the Stroop Effect. Shorter the test time, the better the outcome.
Severity of white matter hyperintensities(WMHs)
Fazekas score is used to describe the different types of hyperintense signal abnormalities surrounding the ventricles and in the deep white matter. Periventricular hyperintensity (PVH) is graded as 0 = absence, 1 = "caps" or pencil-thin lining, 2 = smooth "halo", 3 = irregular PVH extending into the deep white matter. Separate deep white matter hyperintensity (DWMH) is rated as 0 = absence, 1 = punctate foci, 2 = beginning confluence of foci, 3 = large confluent areas. Higher scores indicats a worse outcome.
Changes of white matter hyperintensities(WMHs) volume
WMH volume is assessed on 3D fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence in mm3 or cm3. Larger volume indicates a worse outcome.
Number of lacunes
Lacunes were defined as rounded or ovoid lesions in the subcortical, basal ganglia, or brainstem, ranging from 3mm to 20mm in diameter, presenting with cerebral spinal fluid signal intensity on T2 and FLAIR, generally featuring a hyperintense rim on FLAIR and no increased signal on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Higher number of lacunae means a worse outcome.
Number of cerebral microbleeds
Cerebral microbleeds are defined as rounded, hypodense foci within brain parenchyma on susceptibi lity weighted imaging (SWI) sequence, up to 10 mm in diameter, and were differentiated from microbleed mimics based on current guidelines. Higher number of cerebral microbleeds means a worse outcome.
Number of enlarged perivascular space
Enlarged perivascular space was defined as small punctate or linear hyperintensities on T2 images in the basal ganglia or centrum semiovale. Higher number of enlarged perivascular spaces means a worse outcome.
Changes in hemodynamic parameters
Lower cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), cerebral blood flow (CBF), and reduced radial peripapillary capillary network density, and parafoveal vessel densities of the superficial retinal capillary plexuses mean worse outcomes.
changes in Chinese medical symptoms
Chinese medical symptoms assessed by Blood Deficiency and Liver Hyperactivity Syndrome score. Scores range 0-21 and higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Difference of recurrent stroke between groups
stroke included ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, et al.
changes in Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Permeability between groups
BBB permeability is assessed by MRI and biomarker (including NSE, GFAP, S100β).
Compare protein profiles observed among different groups.
Blood was collected from the healthy (n=6), experimental (n=6) and placebo (n=6) groups at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months post-dosing. Alterations in protein profiles were detected by high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). GO classification and pathway enrichment were performed to analyse relevant protein changes. Serum metabolomics was determined using untargeted assays, and metabolite patterns in different groups were distinguished using orthogonal partial least squares analysis (OPLS-DA), compared with databases, and validated with the help of standards to finalise qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolites and to identify differential metabolites. The Cell Counting Bead Analysis (CBA) Flex Set Flow Multifactor Assay Kit is used to detect serum levels of the inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12 and TNF-α. Western blot analysis is used to validate changes in the expression of 20 key proteins obtained from proteomic analysis.
Composite vascular events
Incidence of symptomatic stroke, myocardial infarction and vascular death.
All-cause death
Deaths from all causes to the research subjects
Moderate and/or severe hemorrhage events
According to Global Utilization of Streptokinase and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries (GUSTO) criteria which classifies the severity of bleeding complications as follows: 1) severe or life-threatening bleeding-intracranial bleeding or bleeding that causes substantial hemodynamic compromise requiring treatment; 2) moderate bleeding-bleeding which needs blood transfusion; 3) minor bleeding-other bleeding, neither requiring transfusion nor causing hemodynamic compromise.
Symptomatic and/or asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage
Adverse events and severe adverse events
renal failure, hepatic failure, death.

Full Information

First Posted
July 24, 2022
Last Updated
October 10, 2022
Sponsor
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Collaborators
Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05578521
Brief Title
CerebrAlcare Pills on CereBral Small VesseL DiseasE(CABLE)
Official Title
CerebrAlcare Pills on CereBral Small VesseL DiseasE(CABLE):A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
June 5, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Collaborators
Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) patients will be diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and randomized into treatment or control groups. The purpose of this trial is to assess the efficacy of cerebralcare pills on cerebral small vessel disease.
Detailed Description
Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is prevalent in the aging population with insidious onset, almost affecting all levels of the brain vasculature, and challenges the social and healthcare system worldwide. CSVD is the major cause of 25% of strokes and more than doubles the odds of recurrent stroke; furthermore, it contributes to 45% of dementia cases and to global functional decline. However, an incomplete understanding of the pathogenesis of CSVD limits prevention and treatment efforts. Cerebralcare Granule (CG) or Yangxue Qingnao granule, is a polyherbal medicine that was approved in 1997 by the China State Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of headaches and dizziness associated with cerebrovascular diseases. Cerebralcare pill is composed of 11 herbs. These herbs contain small molecules with various pharmacological actions. Cerebralcare pills have the same component as CG. Previous studies have demonstrated that CG significantly attenuated ischemia-reperfusion induced dysfunction, structural abnormalities in the microcirculation, and inflammatory injury. There are also studies confirming that CG also improved cognition function, improved cerebral microcirculation disorders, and hemodynamics. Patients enrolled will be randomly assigned to either the treatment or control group to receive Brain Pill/Brain Pill placebo (from randomization to 6 months at a dose of 2 packs per day). Face-to-face interviews will be conducted at baseline, day 90, day 180, and 1 year after randomization. The primary endpoint is the progression in cognition function which is assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score. The secondary endpoints include changes in clinical characters, imaging markers (number and volume of white matter, number of lacunes, microbleeds, enlarged perivascular space ), hemodynamic parameters, Chinese medical symptoms, blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability, proteomics, and inflammatory markers. The safety endpoints include severe hemorrhage events, symptomatic and asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, moderate hemorrhage, overall mortality, and serious adverse events.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
Keywords
cerebral small vessel diseases, Cerebralcare Pills, cognitive function, randomized controlled trial, multicenter study, double blind study, placebo-controlled

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
114 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Cerebralcare pills placebo group
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
This group will receive Cerebralcare pills placebo, 2 packages, twice a day, from the day of randomization to 6 months.
Arm Title
Cerebralcare pills group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This group will receive Cerebralcare pills, 2 packages, twice a day, from the day of randomization to 6 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cerebralcare pills
Intervention Description
a dose of 2 packages, twice a day of Cerebralcare pills
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cerebralcare pills placebo
Intervention Description
Cerebralcare pills placebo will be administrated at the same rate with experimental group
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Progression in cognition function
Description
Cognition function assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score. Score range 0-30. Higher scores mean a better outcome..
Time Frame
6 months after randomization
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Description
Including systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg).
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Rey auditory verbal learning test(RAVLT)
Description
The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) provides a standardized procedure to evaluate a range of aspects of verbal learning and memory of supra-span lists of words. The test requires recalling as many words as possible in any order from a standard list of 15 unrelated words read out by the examiner. The total score ranges from 0-120, with a lower score indicating a worse outcome.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7(GAD-7)
Description
Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD) is a widespread psychiatric syndrome involving significant consequences on people's health, with a total score of 21, where a higher score means a worse outcome. However, recent data show that this disorder has received little attention when compared to other anxiety disorders.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Self-rating depression scale
Description
The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) consists of 20 items with a Likert type scale after each item. Each item is rated from 1 to 4, with scores ranging from 20 to 80, where higher scores mean worse results
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Dizziness handicap inventory(DHI)
Description
The DHI has 25 items with 3 response levels, sub-grouped into three domains: functional, emotional, and physical. A shortened version, the Dizziness Handicap Inventory short form (DHIsf), reduced to 13 items with 2 response levels, has been shown to compare favourably to the original version. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating worse outcomes.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Headache impact test 6(HIT-6)
Description
The HIT-6 consists of six items: pain, social functioning, role functioning, vitality, cognitive functioning, and psychological distress.Total HIT-6 score that ranges from 36 to 78, where a lower score indicates a greater impact of headache on the daily life of the respondent.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D)
Description
It includes a descriptive system(DS) and a visual analogue scale(VAS). Two indicators are index value(ranged 0-1) and visual score(ranged 0-100) with higher scores corresponding to better health status.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Stroop Color Word Test
Description
The Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) is a neuropsychological test extensively used to assess the ability to inhibit cognitive interference that occurs when the processing of a specific stimulus feature impedes the simultaneous processing of a second stimulus attribute, well-known as the Stroop Effect. Shorter the test time, the better the outcome.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Severity of white matter hyperintensities(WMHs)
Description
Fazekas score is used to describe the different types of hyperintense signal abnormalities surrounding the ventricles and in the deep white matter. Periventricular hyperintensity (PVH) is graded as 0 = absence, 1 = "caps" or pencil-thin lining, 2 = smooth "halo", 3 = irregular PVH extending into the deep white matter. Separate deep white matter hyperintensity (DWMH) is rated as 0 = absence, 1 = punctate foci, 2 = beginning confluence of foci, 3 = large confluent areas. Higher scores indicats a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Changes of white matter hyperintensities(WMHs) volume
Description
WMH volume is assessed on 3D fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence in mm3 or cm3. Larger volume indicates a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Number of lacunes
Description
Lacunes were defined as rounded or ovoid lesions in the subcortical, basal ganglia, or brainstem, ranging from 3mm to 20mm in diameter, presenting with cerebral spinal fluid signal intensity on T2 and FLAIR, generally featuring a hyperintense rim on FLAIR and no increased signal on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Higher number of lacunae means a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Number of cerebral microbleeds
Description
Cerebral microbleeds are defined as rounded, hypodense foci within brain parenchyma on susceptibi lity weighted imaging (SWI) sequence, up to 10 mm in diameter, and were differentiated from microbleed mimics based on current guidelines. Higher number of cerebral microbleeds means a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Number of enlarged perivascular space
Description
Enlarged perivascular space was defined as small punctate or linear hyperintensities on T2 images in the basal ganglia or centrum semiovale. Higher number of enlarged perivascular spaces means a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Changes in hemodynamic parameters
Description
Lower cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), cerebral blood flow (CBF), and reduced radial peripapillary capillary network density, and parafoveal vessel densities of the superficial retinal capillary plexuses mean worse outcomes.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
changes in Chinese medical symptoms
Description
Chinese medical symptoms assessed by Blood Deficiency and Liver Hyperactivity Syndrome score. Scores range 0-21 and higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Difference of recurrent stroke between groups
Description
stroke included ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, et al.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
changes in Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Permeability between groups
Description
BBB permeability is assessed by MRI and biomarker (including NSE, GFAP, S100β).
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Compare protein profiles observed among different groups.
Description
Blood was collected from the healthy (n=6), experimental (n=6) and placebo (n=6) groups at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months post-dosing. Alterations in protein profiles were detected by high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). GO classification and pathway enrichment were performed to analyse relevant protein changes. Serum metabolomics was determined using untargeted assays, and metabolite patterns in different groups were distinguished using orthogonal partial least squares analysis (OPLS-DA), compared with databases, and validated with the help of standards to finalise qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolites and to identify differential metabolites. The Cell Counting Bead Analysis (CBA) Flex Set Flow Multifactor Assay Kit is used to detect serum levels of the inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12 and TNF-α. Western blot analysis is used to validate changes in the expression of 20 key proteins obtained from proteomic analysis.
Time Frame
6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Composite vascular events
Description
Incidence of symptomatic stroke, myocardial infarction and vascular death.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
All-cause death
Description
Deaths from all causes to the research subjects
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Moderate and/or severe hemorrhage events
Description
According to Global Utilization of Streptokinase and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries (GUSTO) criteria which classifies the severity of bleeding complications as follows: 1) severe or life-threatening bleeding-intracranial bleeding or bleeding that causes substantial hemodynamic compromise requiring treatment; 2) moderate bleeding-bleeding which needs blood transfusion; 3) minor bleeding-other bleeding, neither requiring transfusion nor causing hemodynamic compromise.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Symptomatic and/or asymptomatic intracranial hemorrhage
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization
Title
Adverse events and severe adverse events
Description
renal failure, hepatic failure, death.
Time Frame
3 months, 6 months and 1 year after randomization

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 45-75 years old; No gender limitation; Cerebral small vessel disease is observed on brain MRI. White matter hyperintensity, Fazekas score ≥ 1 and combined more than 2 vascular risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and other vascular events except stroke) or combined with lacunar focus or Imaging findings suggest new subcortical lacunar infarction (within 7 days). Mild or moderate vascular cognitive impairment(16 ≤ MoCA ≤ 24 score, for patients with primary school degree or below,15 ≤ MoCA ≤ 23 score). Daily life independence (mRS ≤ 2). Sign informed consent. Note: The imaging definition of small vessel disease refers to the strong guideline The total score of Fazekas was 6, which was the sum of Fazekas scores of subcortical and periventricular white matter lesions. New subcortical lacunar infarction: head MRI examination, subcortical, basal ganglia or brain stem DWI showed high signal (ADC diffusion limited) lesions with diameter < 20 mm, with or without corresponding clinical symptoms; There were new clinical symptoms. FLAIR sequence of head MRI showed flair hyperintense lesions (diameter < 20 mm) in subcortical, basal ganglia or pons. Exclusion Criteria: Cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage occurred within 30 days. Symptomatic middle cerebral artery and/or internal carotid artery stenosis, stenosis rate ≥ 50%; asymptomatic middle cerebral artery and/or internal carotid artery stenosis, stenosis rate ≥ 70%. Coronary CTA or coronary angiography showed severe three vessel lesions or frequent angina pectoris within 30 days. Chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5. Resistant hypertension which could not be controlled by medicine (SBP > 180mmHg or DBP > 110mmHg). Resistant hyperglycemia which could not be controlled by medicine(fasting blood glucose > 10mmol/L or HB1AC > 7%). In acute cerebral infarction, the lesions showed high signal intensity on DWI, and the diameter was more than 20 mm or history of assive cerebral infarction within 30 days. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as AD and PD, have been diagnosed. There are clear non angiogenic white matter lesions, such as multiple sclerosis, adult white matter dysplasia, metabolic encephalopathy diseases, etc. Untreated cerebrovascular malformations or intracranial aneurysms (d > 3mm). Active gastrointestinal bleeding. Coagulation dysfunction or history of systemic bleeding. Hemorrhagic tendency (including but not limited to):PLT<100×109/L; heparin treatment within 48h; APTT ≥ 35s; current use of warfarin, INR > 1.7; current use of novel oral anticoagulants; current use of direct thrombin or factor Xa inhibitor. Severe hepatic or renal or heat insufficiency before randomization (severe hepatic insufficiency refers to ALT or AST > 2 times the upper limit of normal; severe renal insufficiency refers to serum creatinine> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal or eGFR<40 ml/min/1.73m2; severe heat insufficiency refers to NYHA stage 3 and 4). History of intracranial or intramedullary surgery within three months of randomization. The patient has used or is using chinese medicine with similar components to CerebrAlcare pill/granule (including Tianshu capsule, Toutongning capsule, Naoxintong capsule, Danzhen Toutou capsule, Yindanxinnaotong soft capsule, Naoxinqing Tablet, Bazhen pill and Shiquandabu pill) within 14 days. Definite indications for anticoagulation (suspicion of cardioembolism, e.g. atrial fibrillation, known heart valve prosthesis, atrial myxoma, endocarditis, etc.) or definite indications for dual antiplatelet therapy (e.g. recent coronary or cerebral artery stent implantation). Other surgical or interventional therapy planned within 1 year requiring experimental drugs discontinuation. Childbearing-age women who do not take effective methods of contraception without negative records of pregnancy tests. Known to be allergic to CerebrAlcare pill/granule. Contraindications of MRI examination (such as claustrophobia). With severe organic diseases, such as malignant tumor, the expected survival time is less than 1 years. Due to geographical or other reasons can not cooperate to complete the follow-up. Patients also participated in other clinical trials.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Yilong Wang, PhD,MD
Organizational Affiliation
Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
City
Beijing
ZIP/Postal Code
100070
Country
China

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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