Induced Hypertension in Acute PRogrESsive Perforating Artery Stroke Using Peripheral Dilute noREpinephrine (PRESSURE)
Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Ischemic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke, Acute
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Acute ischemic stroke < 72 h in a perforating artery territory on brain MRI Early neurological deterioration or fluctuation, attested by the neurologist in charge, defined by a ≥ 3-point increase in global NIHSS score OR a 2-point increase on motor or ataxia score, whether this deterioration is transient or permanent. Time between early neurological deterioration and randomization < 6 hours Age ≥ 18 years Contraception required in women of childbearing potential (Intra-uterine device, hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (combined or progestogen-only; oral, intravaginal or transdermal), Female Sterilization, Vasectomised partner, sexual abstinence) Beneficiary of a health insurance system Exclusion Criteria: - Pre-Stroke Modified Rankin Score > 3 Contraindication to brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) High risk of intracerebral hemorrhage: Cerebral microbleeds ≥ 10 Non traumatic focal superficial siderosis Hemorrhagic transformation of the present ischemic stroke Previous history of intracerebral hemorrhage (symptomatic or asymptomatic identified on brain MRI) Intracranial vascular malformation or tumor with suspected risk of rupture or bleeding Prior intravenous thrombolysis < 24 hours Requirement for anticoagulation in the first 7 days after randomization Systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180mmHG and/or mean arterial pressure (MAP) ≥ 110mmHG at inclusion Large artery atherosclerosis (ipsilateral atherosclerotic stenosis > 50%), intra and extracranial dissection, or cardio-embolic stroke mechanisms Drugs with important interactions with norepinephrine: monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including reversible, non-selective agents such as linezolid), tricyclic antidepressants, entacapone. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Induced hypertension using norepinephrine
Standard care
Standard care and peripheral intravenous norepinephrine. Norepinephrine (dilution: 10µg/ml, initial dose: 0.04µg/kg/min) will be titrated until MAP is between 110 and 120mmHG (with a maximal systolic blood pressure of 210mmHG) Gradually decrease of norepinephrine will start after 24h of NIHSS stabilization. Standard care includes antithrombotic treatments according to the physician's choice and ESO recommendations
Standard care includes antithrombotic treatments according to the physician's choice and ESO recommendations