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Beta-sitosterol for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Mechanistic Analysis of Recovery and Therapy

NCT07457333 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-03-11

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Summary

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), a devastating form of stroke, is associated with high mortality and disability rates due to complex secondary brain injuries-including neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and blood-brain barrier disruption-for which effective neuroprotective treatments remain scarce. Inspired by the neuroprotective properties of the traditional Chinese herb Gastrodia elata, this study identifies a novel bioactive mechanism: its extracellular vesicles (G-EVs) are naturally enriched with β-Sitosterol, a plant sterol with proven anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and endothelial-protective effects.

This project represents the first clinical investigation into the therapeutic potential of β-Sitosterol for patients with aneurysmal SAH. Given the excellent safety profile of β-Sitosterol as a widely used dietary supplement, this study aims to evaluate its safety and tolerability in SAH patients while preliminarily exploring its efficacy in improving neurological outcomes. By analyzing key biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress, this research seeks to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and modern nanomedicine, offering a novel, safe, and accessible adjunct therapy for SAH and paving the way for plant-derived compounds in acute neurocritical care.

Conditions

  • Subarachnoid Haemorrhagic Stroke

Interventions

DRUG

Supplementation of β -sitosterol

Participants in the experimental arm will receive Nutricost β-Sitosterol Softgels. The total daily dose is 500 mg of β-Sitosterol, administered orally in two divided doses (e.g., 250 mg twice daily). The treatment will continue for a duration of 6 months.

OTHER

Standard medical treatment

Standard medical treatment

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yan Chen · 2ndAffiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-01
Primary Completion
2028-12-31
Completion
2028-12-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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