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StrokeNCT00890812

Factor XI Levels in Acute Ischemic Stroke

An observational study of Stroke, run by University of Utah at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of measuring coagulation factor activities in the setting of acute ischemic stroke, as potential markers of inherited thrombotic risk. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Stroke
How many people
450 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
May 2009to Jul 2011
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Consecutive patients presenting to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center Emergency Department.

Who may be able to join

  • Those clinically diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke
  • 18 years of age or greater

Who cannot join

  • Those without clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke will be included in the control group.
  • Patients with hemorrhagic strokes
  • Inpatients who are evaluated through the Brain Attack protocol

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Utah Health Sciences Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of measuring coagulation factor activities in the setting of acute ischemic stroke, as potential markers of inherited thrombotic risk. The investigators will determine if relationships exist between coagulation factors, including factor VIII, factor IX, and factor XI and clinical diagnosis, classification, and outcome. The investigators will determine if any significant elevations of these factor activities are independent thrombotic risk factors.

Null Hypothesis: There is no statistical difference between coagulation factors, including factors VIII, IX, or XI activity levels in patients having acute ischemic stroke as compared to acute stroke mimics.

Read the detailed description

Increased factor XI levels have been associated with venous thromboembolic disease and acute myocardial infarction. However, checking factor XI levels is not currently indicated to assess individual thromboembolic risk. Factor XI is an important protease that links the extrinsic arm of the coagulation cascade with the intrinsic arm through dual activation by both factor XII and thrombin. Since thrombin is a downstream product of factor XI, a feedback loop is created that amplifies thrombin production and ultimately results formation of a stable fibrin clot. Sufficient thrombin generation via this pathway also contributes to activation of the Thrombin-Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor (TAFI). Activated TAFI downregulates fibrinolysis and has been implicated as part of the association between elevated factor XI levels and venous thromboembolic disease. One study found that functional TAFI levels of > 120% increased the risk of ischemic stroke approximately 6-fold, however, the association between Factor XI and ischemic stroke has yet to be firmly established. We recently performed a preliminary retrospective analysis of 78 patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) and found that patients with factor XI activity levels above the 95th percentile of an age and sex matched reference population had a relative risk of 5.3 for stroke or TIA. Factor XI measurements may be able to help identify thromboembolic disease, aiding in the determination of stroke etiology.

Conditions
Stroke
Keywords
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Medical subject headings
Stroke, Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00890812
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Factors VIII, IX and XI levels measuredCase group
Non Stroke patientsThis is the control group. This group represents patients who were initially evaluated for stroke.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To determine the relationship between elevated factors VIII, IX and XI and acute ischemic stroke as compared to other emergent events.

    Measured: At time of incident stroke (baseline) and at early follow-up (30-60 Days post stroke).

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. To determine the relationship between elevated factors VIII, IX and XI and stroke subtype.

    Measured: 30-60 Days post stroke

  2. To determine if a relationship exists between elevated factors VIII, IX and XI and the clinical severity and stroke outcome.

    Measured: 30-60 Days post stroke

  3. To determine if factors VIII, IX and XI level are different in the acute phase of ischemic stroke relative to chronic phase.

    Measured: 30-60 Days post stroke

  4. To determine if a relationship exists between factors VIII, IX and XI levels and early stroke/TIA recurrence.

    Measured: 30-60 Days post stroke

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2009
  3. Primary completionJul 2011
  4. Study completionJul 2011

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
450 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00890812
Sponsor's protocol ID
14363
Other IDs
ACC: 46499140, IRB: 00014363
Status last verified
Aug 2011
First submitted
28 Apr 2009
Last updated
4 Aug 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Chandler WL, Rodgers GM, Sprouse JT, Thompson AR. Elevated hemostatic factor levels as potential risk factors for thrombosis. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2002 Nov;126(11):1405-14. doi: 10.5858/2002-126-1405-EHFLAP.

    PubMed 12421150
  • Meijers JC, Tekelenburg WL, Bouma BN, Bertina RM, Rosendaal FR. High levels of coagulation factor XI as a risk factor for venous thrombosis. N Engl J Med. 2000 Mar 9;342(10):696-701. doi: 10.1056/NEJM200003093421004.

    PubMed 10706899
  • Minnema MC, Peters RJ, de Winter R, Lubbers YP, Barzegar S, Bauer KA, Rosenberg RD, Hack CE, ten Cate H. Activation of clotting factors XI and IX in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2000 Nov;20(11):2489-93. doi: 10.1161/01.atv.20.11.2489.

    PubMed 11073857
  • Murakami T, Komiyama Y, Masuda M, Karakawa M, Iwasaka T, Takahashi H. Evaluation of factor XIa-alpha 1-antitrypsin in plasma, a contact phase-activated coagulation factor-inhibitor complex, in patients with coronary artery disease. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 1995 Aug;15(8):1107-13. doi: 10.1161/01.atv.15.8.1107.

    PubMed 7627703
  • Santamaria A, Oliver A, Borrell M, Mateo J, Belvis R, Marti-Fabregas J, Ortin R, Tirado I, Souto JC, Fontcuberta J. Risk of ischemic stroke associated with functional thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor plasma levels. Stroke. 2003 Oct;34(10):2387-91. doi: 10.1161/01.STR.0000088642.07691.15. Epub 2003 Aug 28.

    PubMed 12947154
  • Yang DT, Flanders MM, Kim H, Rodgers GM. Elevated factor XI activity levels are associated with an increased odds ratio for cerebrovascular events. Am J Clin Pathol. 2006 Sep;126(3):411-5. doi: 10.1309/QC259F09UNMKVP0R.

    PubMed 16880142
  • Salomon O, Steinberg DM, Koren-Morag N, Tanne D, Seligsohn U. Reduced incidence of ischemic stroke in patients with severe factor XI deficiency. Blood. 2008 Apr 15;111(8):4113-7. doi: 10.1182/blood-2007-10-120139. Epub 2008 Feb 11.

    PubMed 18268095

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Stroke, run by University of Utah at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Aug 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To determine the relationship between elevated factors VIII, IX and XI and acute ischemic stroke as compared to other emergent events. (time frame: At time of incident stroke (baseline) and at early follow-up (30-60 Days post stroke).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00890812, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Aug 2011.

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