Stopping or continuing blood thinners after stroke at young age without a known cause: STOP trial

2024-513092-40-00 Protocol 114180 Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Ongoing, recruiting

Start 5 Dec 2024 · Status Ongoing, recruiting · 1 EU/EEA countries · 29 sites · Protocol 114180

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic use (Phase IV)
Status Ongoing, recruiting
Participants planned 1,316
Countries 1
Sites 29

Stroke

To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy is non-inferior to continuation of antiplatelet therapy, to prevent major cardiovascular events three to ten years after cryptogenic TIA or ischaemic stroke at young age.

Key facts

Sponsor
Stichting Radboud universitair medisch centrum
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10], Diseases [C] - Cardiovascular Diseases [C14]
Trial duration
5 Dec 2024 → ongoing
Decision date (initial)
2024-08-04
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
Yes
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
No
Funding sources
Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw)

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Therapy

To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy is non-inferior to continuation of antiplatelet therapy, to prevent major cardiovascular events three to ten years after cryptogenic TIA or ischaemic stroke at young age.

Secondary objectives 4

  1. To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy after cryptogenic stroke or TIA at young age reduces risk of major bleeding.
  2. To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy after cryptogenic stroke or TIA at young age reduces all-cause mortality.
  3. To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy after cryptogenic stroke or TIA at young age improves quality of life
  4. To investigate whether discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy after cryptogenic stroke or TIA at young age is cost-effective

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Stroke

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 3

  1. First ever ischaemic stroke, or TIA with evidence of ischaemia on imaging, 3-10 years prior to study participation
  2. Age 18-49 years at the time of TIA/ischaemic stroke
  3. Cryptogenic aetiology, defined as no other aetiology after standard work-up according to national and international guidelines for young stroke (imaging of the brain (CT-scan or MRI-scan) and cervical arteries (CTA, MRA or carotid ultrasound), routine blood tests (complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP, antiphospholipid antibodies), ECG, at least 24 hours cardiac rhythm monitoring and transthoracic/transesophageal echocardiography).

Exclusion criteria 7

  1. History of MI, coronary revascularisation or documented peripheral arterial disease
  2. Other indication for antiplatelet therapy
  3. Indication for oral anticoagulants or low molecular weight heparin
  4. Recurrent ischaemic event at any time after the index event
  5. Any stenosis of intracranial or cervical artery at time of stroke
  6. Two or more risk factors for atherosclerotic disease according to the following definitions: • arterial hypertension (treated or known blood pressure before stroke >140/90 mm Hg) • diabetes mellitus (treated or known blood fasting glucose >7 mmol/l) • current smoking (or smoking stopped within the last 6 months), • hypercholesterolaemia (treated or known low-density lipoprotein before the stroke >160 mg/dl or 4, mmol/l)
  7. Any condition that prevents long-term follow-up

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. A composite endpoint of major vascular events, defined as TIA with imaging confirmation, stroke, myocardial infarction, or death from vascular causes.

Secondary endpoints 4

  1. Major bleeding
  2. All-cause mortality
  3. Cost-effectiveness
  4. Quality of life

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 1

Clopidogrel Viatris 75 mg film-coated tablets

PRD10095739 · Product

Active substance
Clopidogrel
Pharmaceutical form
FILM-COATED TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
0 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
0 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
260 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
B01AC04 — CLOPIDOGREL
Marketing authorisation
EU/1/09/568/013
MA holder
VIATRIS LIMITED
MA country
Liechtenstein
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Comparator 3

Carbasalate Calcium

SCP131039 · ATC

Active substance
Carbasalate Calcium
Substance synonyms
Carbaspirin calcium
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
80 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
146000 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
60 Month(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
B01AC06 — ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Plavix 75 mg film-coated tablets

PRD2912264 · Product

Active substance
Clopidogrel
Pharmaceutical form
FILM-COATED TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
75 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
19500 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
260 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
B01AC04 — CLOPIDOGREL
Marketing authorisation
EU/1/98/069/001
MA holder
SANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIE
MA country
EU
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Dipyridamole

SCP12713335 · ATC

Active substance
Dipyridamole
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
400 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
730000 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
60 Month(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
B01AC07 — DIPYRIDAMOLE
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Stichting Radboud universitair medisch centrum

Sponsor organisation
Stichting Radboud universitair medisch centrum
Address
Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
City
Nijmegen
Postcode
6525 GA
Country
Netherlands

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Stichting Radboud universitair medisch centrum
Contact name
Frank-Erik de Leeuw

Public contact point

Organisation
Stichting Radboud universitair medisch centrum
Contact name
Frank-Erik de Leeuw

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 29 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Netherlands Ongoing, recruiting 1,316 29
Rest of world 0

Investigational sites

Netherlands

29 sites · Ongoing, recruiting
Stichting OLVG
Neurology, Oosterpark 9, 1091 AC, Amsterdam
Bernhoven B.V.
Neurology, Nistelrodeseweg 10, 5406 PT, Uden
Gelre Hospitals
Neurology, Albert Schweitzerlaan 31, 7334 DZ, Apeldoorn
Universiteit Maastricht
Neurology, P Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht
Deventer Ziekenhuis
Neurology, Nico Bolkesteinlaan 75, 7416 SE, Deventer
Amphia Hospital
Neurology, Molengracht 21, 4818 CK, Breda
Stichting Elisabeth-Tweesteden Ziekenhuis
Neurology, Hilvarenbeekseweg 60, 5022 GC, Tilburg
Maasstad Ziekenhuis Stichting
Neurology, Maasstadweg 21, 3079 DZ, Rotterdam
Catharina Ziekenhuis Stichting
Neurology, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis Stichting
Neurology, Henri Dunantstraat 1, 5223 GZ, 'S-Hertogenbosch
Isala Klinieken Stichting
Neurology, Dokter Van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB, Zwolle
Sint Franciscus Vlietland Groep Stichting
Neurology, Kleiweg 500, 3045 PM, Rotterdam
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Neurology, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen
Reinier de Graaf Groep
Neurology, Reinier De Graafweg 5, 2625 AD, Delft
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (LUMC)
Neurology, P. O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Neurology, Koningsplein 1, 7512 KZ, Enschede
Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (Erasmus MC)
Neurology, Dr. Molewaterplein 60, 3015 GJ, Rotterdam
Rijnstate Ziekenhuis Stichting
Neurology, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD, Arnhem
Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis
Neurology, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT, Dordrecht
Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
Neurology, Weg Door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ, Nijmegen
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Neurology, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht
Radboud universitair medisch centrum / RADBOUDUMC
Neurology, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Neurology, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam
Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden B.V.
Neurology, Henri Dunantweg 2, 8934 AD, Leeuwarden
Haaglanden Medisch Centrum Stichting
Neurology, Lijnbaan 32, 2512 VA, 'S-Gravenhage
Spaarne Gasthuis Stichting
Neurology, Boerhaavelaan 24, 2035 RC, Haarlem
Zuyderland Medisch Centrum Stichting
Neurology, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC, Heerlen
Haga Hospital
Neurology, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, 's-Gravenhage
Alrijne Zorggroep Stichting
Neurology, Simon Smitweg 1, 2353 GA, Leiderdorp

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Netherlands 2024-12-05 2024-12-23

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 11 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol 2024-513092-40 9.1
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_Recruitment arrangements 1
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K2 Radboudumc_website_STOPtrial_dec2025 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF adults_redacted 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L2_Other subject information material_low litteracy 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) E2_SmPC Acetylsalicylzuur 80mg NL 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) E2_SmPC Clopidogrel 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) E2_SmPC Dipyridamole NL 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Justification for not uploading IB or SmPC 1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol synopsis 2024-513092-40 (EN) 1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol synopsis MS 2024-513092-40 (NL) 1

Application history

6 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2024-07-09 Netherlands Acceptable with conditions
2024-08-04
2024-08-04
2 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-2 2024-10-05 Netherlands Acceptable
2024-11-14
2024-11-14
3 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-3 2024-12-19 Netherlands Acceptable
2025-03-06
2025-03-06
4 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-4 2025-04-02 Netherlands Acceptable
2025-05-19
2025-05-19
5 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-5 2025-07-15 Netherlands Acceptable
2025-08-06
2025-08-06
6 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-6 2025-12-02 Netherlands Acceptable
2026-01-15
2026-02-12