WSC 2023 | Navigating neuroprotection in stroke care: insights and challenges

James Grotta, MD, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, reviews recent findings in the field of neuroprotection for stroke care. Notably, newly presented ESCAPE-NEXT data on nerinetide, a first-in-class peptide inhibitor of PSD-95, did not show clear benefits, failing to establish nerinetide as superior in improving stroke outcomes compared to controls. However, the parallel FRONTIER trial did indicate a large treatment effect when nerinetide was administered within 60 minutes of symptom onset. Group imbalances and a small sample size complicate the interpretation of these findings. Dr Grotta suggests a shift towards therapies addressing downstream effects, particularly inflammation. While the success of reperfusion continues to dominate the field, the neuroprotection space still requires further exploration. This interview took place at the World Stroke Congress (WSC) 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

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