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Demonstration of therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin in embolic stroke: A prospective, randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled study.

Zhang L, Chopp M, Lu M, Zhang T, Li C, Winter S, Brandstaetter H, Doppler E, Meier D, Pabla P, Zhang ZG

International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society6 Apr 2017Cited by 6 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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  1. 01AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, infarct volume did not differ among Cerebrolysin and saline groups.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, brain infarct volume did not differ among Cerebrolysin and saline groups.

    Outcome
    No significant changeInfarct volume
    Study

    ratn = 100

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    There were no differences on infarct volume and mortality rate among groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.
  2. 02AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Safety outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, mortality did not differ among Cerebrolysin and saline groups.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, death rates did not differ among Cerebrolysin and saline groups.

    Outcome
    No significant changeMortality
    Study

    ratn = 100

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Mortality · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    There were no differences on infarct volume and mortality rate among groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.
  3. 03AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, Cerebrolysin initiated at 4 h improved functional outcome versus saline.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, Cerebrolysin started at 4 h improved function compared with saline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFunctional outcome with treatment at 4 h
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Measurements

    Mean difference
    −11.6
    4 h

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Results Cerebrolysin treatment initiated within 48 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion onset significantly improved functional outcome; mean differences and 95% confidence interval were -11.6 (-17.7, -5.4) at 4 h, -7.1 (-13.5, -0.8) at 24 h, -8.4 (-14.2, -8.6) at 48 h, and -4.9 (-11.4, 1.5) at 72 h.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.
  4. 04AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, Cerebrolysin initiated at 24 h improved functional outcome versus saline.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, Cerebrolysin started at 24 h improved function compared with saline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFunctional outcome with treatment at 24 h
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Measurements

    Mean difference
    −7.1
    24 h

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Results Cerebrolysin treatment initiated within 48 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion onset significantly improved functional outcome; mean differences and 95% confidence interval were -11.6 (-17.7, -5.4) at 4 h, -7.1 (-13.5, -0.8) at 24 h, -8.4 (-14.2, -8.6) at 48 h, and -4.9 (-11.4, 1.5) at 72 h.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.
  5. 05AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, Cerebrolysin initiated at 48 h improved functional outcome versus saline.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, Cerebrolysin started at 48 h improved function compared with saline.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFunctional outcome with treatment at 48 h
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Measurements

    Mean difference
    −8.4
    48 h

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Results Cerebrolysin treatment initiated within 48 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion onset significantly improved functional outcome; mean differences and 95% confidence interval were -11.6 (-17.7, -5.4) at 4 h, -7.1 (-13.5, -0.8) at 24 h, -8.4 (-14.2, -8.6) at 48 h, and -4.9 (-11.4, 1.5) at 72 h.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.
  6. 06AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In rats with embolic stroke, the functional-outcome confidence interval for Cerebrolysin initiated at 72 h included zero versus saline.

    In plain wordsIn rats with stroke, Cerebrolysin started at 72 h did not significantly improve function compared with saline.

    Outcome
    No significant changeFunctional outcome with treatment at 72 h
    Study

    ratn: not reported in source

    Male Wistar rats with embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion
    Comparator
    Saline
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 10 consecutive daysAs given in this study (rat).

    Measurements

    Mean difference
    −4.9
    72 h

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Results Cerebrolysin treatment initiated within 48 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion onset significantly improved functional outcome; mean differences and 95% confidence interval were -11.6 (-17.7, -5.4) at 4 h, -7.1 (-13.5, -0.8) at 24 h, -8.4 (-14.2, -8.6) at 48 h, and -4.9 (-11.4, 1.5) at 72 h.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Global test was employed to assess Cerebrolysin effect on neurological recovery with estimation of mean difference between Cerebrolysin and control-treated groups and its 95% confidence interval in the intent-to-treat population, where a negative value of the mean difference and 95% confidence inter…
    Summary · context
    Here, we conduct a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded study to examine the therapeutic window of Cerebrolysin treatment of rats subjected to embolic stroke.
    Summary · context
    Animals were randomized to receive saline or Cerebrolysin daily for 10 consecutive days starting 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after middle cerebral artery occlusion.

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