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NCT Number: NCT07180472

Prevention of Stroke Recurrence and Disease Progression in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease With Cilostazol

This study is designed to evaluate whether cilostazol, an antiplatelet medication, is more effective and safer than aspirin or clopidogrel in preventing recurrent strokes and slowing disease progression in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).

Cerebral small vessel disease is a common cause of lacunar stroke, cognitive decline, and long-term disability. Currently, aspirin and clopidogrel are widely used to prevent recurrent ischemic events, but their effectiveness in CSVD remains uncertain. Cilostazol has shown potential benefits in improving cerebral blood flow, protecting blood vessel walls, and reducing the risk of bleeding compared with traditional antiplatelet drugs.

In this randomized controlled trial, participants diagnosed with CSVD and recent lacunar stroke will be randomly assigned to receive cilostazol, aspirin, or clopidogrel. The main outcomes to be evaluated include the rate of recurrent ischemic stroke, progression of cognitive and functional impairment, MRI markers of CSVD (such as white matter hyperintensity, lacunes, microbleeds, and small infarcts), and safety outcomes including bleeding events.

The investigators hypothesize that cilostazol will reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and slow disease progression more effectively than aspirin or clopidogrel, with a comparable or lower risk of bleeding.

By comparing these three antiplatelet drugs in a rigorous, multicenter randomized controlled trial, this study will provide important clinical evidence to guide personalized treatment strategies for patients with CSVD. The results are expected to improve long-term outcomes, reduce disability, and enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age between 18 and 80 years.
Diagnosis of small artery occlusion ischemic stroke based on the TOAST classification, with symptom onset within the past 6 months.
MRI findings indicating white matter hyperintensities, with Fazekas grade ≥2.
mRS (modified Rankin Scale) score ≤2.
CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) score <1.

Exclusion criteria

Presence of other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including CNS infections, immune-mediated or degenerative diseases, epilepsy, intracranial tumors, etc.
History of drug or alcohol abuse, or severe psychiatric disorders.
Diagnosis of malignant tumors.
Severe hepatic dysfunction (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] or aspartate aminotransferase [AST] >3 times the upper limit of normal) or renal impairment (creatinine clearance <25 mL/min).
Concomitant congestive heart failure.
Systemic hemorrhagic disorders or bleeding tendency, including platelet count ≤100,000/mm³, coagulation abnormalities, gastrointestinal ulcers, or history of non-traumatic symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.
Conditions requiring long-term anticoagulation therapy, such as atrial fibrillation or deep vein thrombosis.
Known allergy or contraindication to cilostazol, clopidogrel, or aspirin.
Requirement for dual antiplatelet therapy during the study period (e.g., due to vascular stent implantation or symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis).
Inability to complete scale assessments or comply with long-term follow-up.
Pregnancy, lactation, or planning to become pregnant.
Participation in another interventional clinical trial.
Any other condition deemed unsuitable for study participation by the investigator.

Treatment and study plan

Cilostazol

Drug

Oral administration of cilostazol

Aspirin

Drug

Oral administration of Asprin

clopidogrel

Drug

Oral administration of Clopidogrel

Primary outcomes

The incidence of composite events, including new-onset ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, cognitive impairment, functional disability, and death

Time frame: Day 360

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Lan Wen

CONTACT

[email protected]

86-18908207080

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prevention of Stroke Recurrence and Disease Progression in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease With Cilostazol: a Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Sep 18, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 23, 2025

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