SEACOAST 1 is a prospective, randomized, blinded endpoint trial comparing collateral vigor and clinical outcomes, with different forms of GA in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing mechanical thrombectomy. The study compares GA with normocarbia (GAN) versus GA with mild hypercarbia (GAH), with a primary outcome of collateral robustness at measured at catheter angiography and clinical efficacy as secondary outcome. It is anticipated that the SEACOAST 1 will be followed by a larger, pivotal trial, SEACOAST 2, with primary clinical endpoints, in which the best method of GA identified in SEACOAST 1 is compared with the alternative strategy of anesthesia care (MAC) with minimal or no sedation. The current study focuses uppn SEACOAST 1, which is to be conducted in University of California, Los Angeles Ronald Reagan Medical Center and Santa Monica Medical Center. All acute stroke patients who arrive to one of these two stroke centers and are deemed eligible for thrombectomy will be considered for the proposed study. Physician-investigators will determine study eligibility. Informed consent to participate in the study will be obtained from legally authorized representatives or competent patients. For non-competent patients without on-scene legally authorize representatives, the consent process will utilize enrollment in emergency circumstances with exemption of informed consent (EFIC).
Age ≥18
NIHSS ≥ 6 within 0-16h or NIHSS ≥ 10 within 16-24h
Anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (ICA, M1, M2)
ASPECTS score ≥ 6 within the first 6h, or DEFUSE trial imaging criteria within 6-16h; or DAWN trial clinical/imaging mismatch criteria within 16-24h
Intubation in ED prior to anesthesiologist evaluation, or intubation for any other medical reason other than planned thrombectomy
Rapid neurological improvement, suggestive of revascularization
Known serious sensitivity to radiographic contrast agents.
Current participation in another investigational drug or device treatment study.
Parallel
Tight control of end-tidal CO2 levels
Other interventionThe desired end-tidal PCO2 levels will be achieved by endotracheal intubation and controlled ventilation
Modified Angiographic collateral circulation assessed by blinded core lab
Modified American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (ASITN) grading scale is an ordinal 0-4 scale for angiographic collateral assessment. It runs from 0 (no collaterals) to 4 (excellent collaterals) as follows: 0: No visible collaterals to the ischemic site; 1: Slow collaterals to the periphery of the ischemic site with persistence of some defect; 2 (-): rapid collaterals to the periphery of the ischemic site with collateral filling in \<50% of the territory; 2 (+): rapid collaterals to the periphery of the ischemic site with collateral filling \> 50% of the territory; 3: Collaterals with slow but complete angiographic blood flow of the ischemic bed by the venous phase; 4: Complete and rapid collateral blood flow to the vascular bed in the entire ischemic territory by retrograde perfusion.
infarct growth assessed by blinded core lab
Infarct growth will be determined by the difference in volume (cc) between baseline and post revascularization (24-72h) infarct volume. For patients assessed with MRI at the time of arrival to emergency department (ED), baseline infarct size will be determined on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) or apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) imaging. Final infarct size measurement will performed using a T2 fluid attenuated inversion recovery sequence with additional reference to the DWI or ADC imaging at 24-72h after intervention. For patients assessed with CT at the time of ED arrival, baseline and final (24-72h) core infarct will be determined by RAPID perfusion imaging software.
modified Rankin Scale assessed by a blinded investigator
The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurological disability. The scale runs from 0-6, running from perfect health without symptoms to death: 0 - No symptoms. 1. \- No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms. 2. \- Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities. 3. \- Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted. 4. \- Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted. 5. \- Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent. 6. \- Dead
safety endpoints (defined as any parenchymal hematoma (PH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), or intraventricular (IVH) associated with death, or worsening of National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) by 4 or more within 24 hours)
defined as any parenchymal hematoma (PH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), or intraventricular (IVH) associated with death, or worsening of National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) by 4 or more within 24 hours
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University of California, Los Angeles
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University of Southern California
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