The efficacy and safety of cilostazol in ischemic stroke patients with peripheral arterial disease (SPAD): protocol of a randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled multicenter trial

ConclusionThe SPAD trial is the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet agents, aspirin plus cilostazol, in comparison with aspirin alone in patients with both ischemic stroke or TIA and PAD. Results from this trial will provide important information on the merit of adding cilostazol to aspirin for slowing down progression of atherosclerosis in patients with ischemic stroke and PAD.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - November 14, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Jiann‐Shing Jeng, Yu Sun, Jiunn‐Tay Lee, Ruey‐Tay Lin, Chih‐Hung Chen, Helen L. Po, Huey‐Juan Lin, Chung‐Hsiang Liu, Ming‐Hui Sun, Mu‐Chien Sun, Chang‐Ming Chern, Li‐Ming Lien, Hou‐Chang Chiu, Han‐Hwa Hu, Hung‐Yi Chiou, Sien‐Ts Tags: Protocols Source Type: research