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Effect of Colchicine for Prevention of Recurrent Stroke in Ischemic Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Trial.

Zahra Molaeimanesh, Davood Kashipazha, Davood Shalilahmadi, Gholamreza Shamsaei, Shooka Mohammadi

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Zahra MolaeimaneshDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Davood KashipazhaDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0485-9296
Davood ShalilahmadiDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-4518-4002
Gholamreza ShamsaeiDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9596-9882
Shooka MohammadiDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9157-1922

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Abstract

backgroundIt has been proposed that colchicine may have the potential to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular dysfunctions.

objectiveThis study evaluated the impact of colchicine on preventing recurrent stroke in patients with both ischemic stroke (IS) and atrial fibrillation (AF).

methodsA randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was conducted at Golestan Hospital (Ahvaz, Iran) over one year, involving IS patients with AF. Demographic and clinical data were collected from the participants, who were then assigned to either the intervention or placebo groups. The experimental group was administered colchicine at a dosage of 0.05 mg twice daily for one year, while the control group received a placebo at a comparable dosage over the same timeframe.

resultsIn one year, 108 patients completed the study. There were 55 patients in the intervention group and 53 patients in the placebo group. During the second trimester of the trial, three patients in the colchicine group and 10 patients in the placebo group experienced recurrent strokes. Gastrointestinal issues were the most commonly reported complications (33 cases) among the two groups, followed by myalgia (8 patients). There were significant differences in the frequency of recurrent stroke and serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) between the colchicine and placebo groups (p < 0.05) after intervention.

conclusionIn this study, colchicine was effective in reducing recurrent stroke and CRP levels in IS patients with AF compared to the control group. Further randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes and extended durations are recommended to validate the results of this trial.

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Atrial FibrillationColchicineIschemic StrokeAgedDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIranMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceSecondary PreventionTreatment OutcomeColchicineatrial fibrillationcerebrovascular dysfunctions.colchicineCRPIschemic stroketherapeutic options

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