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Jan 16th, 2026

Main Events and hot topics

Don’t miss all of the exciting new science at #ISC26.


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Opening Main Event

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | Main Event 1

  • The Chemical Optimization of Cerebral Embolectomy (CHOICE2) Trial: Main Results
  • Recombinant Factor VIIa for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Within Two Hours of Onset. The FASTEST Trial
  • The Effect of Treatment on Cognitive Function in Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: The CREST-2 Trial

Thursday’s Main Event

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 5 | Main Event 2

  • Factor XIa Inhibition With Asundexian in Acute Non-Cardioembolic Stroke or High-Risk Transient Ischemic Attack: Primary Results of the OCEANIC-STROKE Trial
  • Tenecteplase for Acute Nonlarge Vessel Occlusion at 4.5-24 Hours
  • Intravenous Tenecteplase Plus Endovascular Thrombectomy vs. Endovascular Thrombectomy Alone on 4.5 to 24 Hours After Stroke Due to Basilar Artery Occlusion: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled, Clinical Trial (ATTENTION LATE)
  • Endovascular Treatment With or Without Preceding Intravenous Tenecteplase in Patients With Late-Window Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion (TNK-PLUS): A Multicenter Prospective Open-Label, Blinded Endpoint, Phase 3, Randomized Controlled Trial
  • The EMBOLISE Study: Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery With ONYXTM Liquid Embolic System in the Treatment of Subacute and Chronic Subdural Hematoma
  • Tirofiban for Branch Atheromatous Disease-Related Stroke: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Closing Main Event

11 a.m.-1:25 p.m. | Friday, Feb. 6 | Main Event 3

  • Final Results of the SPAN2 Trial
  • The I-ACQUIRE Trial of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Infants/Toddlers With Perinatal Arterial Ischemic Stroke
  • Loberamisal for Acute Ischaemic Stroke (LAIS): A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Trial
  • LT3001 Improves Functional Outcomes in Disabling Acute Ischemic Stroke: Results From Two Phase 2 Trials
  • Efficacy and Safety of Chuanzhi Tongluo Capsule for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Without Large or Medium-Sized Vessel Occlusion (CONCERN): A Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial
  • Endovascular Treatment of Medium Vessel Occlusion Strokes With Moderate or Higher Clinical Severity
  • Primary Results of the DISTALS (Distal Ischemic Stroke Treatment With Adjustable Low-Profile Stentriever) Randomized Trial of TIGERTRIEVER 13-EVT for DMVO
  • A Randomized Trial of an At-Home Brain Computer Interface Therapy Compared To Standard Exercise Therapy For Chronic Upper Extremity Motor Deficit After Stroke

Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts I

5-6 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | Room 220-222

·       Annual Stroke Risk for Medical Management Patients With High-Grade Carotid Stenosis: CREST-2 With Comparisons to SPACE-2 and ECST-2

·       Efficacy and Safety of a Patch-Type Cardiac Monitor for Diagnosing Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Patients With Left Atrial Enlargement (SOLO-ESUS): A Randomized Controlled Trial

·       MIRACLE: Methylprednisolone as Adjunct to Endovascular Thrombectomy for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke With Large Infarct: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

·       Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms of Anti-Sdc2 Mab VB-001 Contributing to Neuroprotection After Ischemic Stroke

·       Development and Evaluation of Anti-Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 Single-Chain Variable Fragment Antibodies as Potential Therapeutics for Ischemic Stroke

Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts II

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 5 | Room 206-207

·       Factors Associated With Sex Differences in Cognitive Decline: A Pooled Cohort Analysis of ARIC, CHS, FOS, MESA and CARDIA in the BP COG Study

·       Normal Saline Infusion for Stroke After Intravenous Thrombolysis: A Randomized Multicenter Trial

·       The MLC1501 Study Assessing Efficacy in Post-STrOke Subjects with MOtor Deficits (MAESTOSO)

·       Time Effects of Long-Term BP Lowering After Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Pooling of Individual Patient Data From Progress, Respect, Espirit and Trident Trials

·       EMMA-Can: A Three-Arm Study Comparing Prospective Registry and Randomized Trial Designs for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Beyond the Plenary: Deeper Dives Into OCEANIC-STROKE, CREST-2 and FASTEST (Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts III)

3:45-4:45 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 5 | Hall D, Main Event Hall

·       Qualifying Ischemic Stroke Subtypes and Response to Asundexian: Prespecified Secondary Analysis of the OCEANIC-STROKE Trial

·       Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis – Hemodynamics – Main Results

·       Assessment of the Potential for Stroke Risk Reduction Following Carotid Revascularization to Extend Beyond Four Years: CREST-2

·       Recombinant Factor VIIa Treatment Within Two Hours of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Onset Decreases Hematoma Expansion and Improves 90-Day Outcomes in CT Angiography Spot Sign – Positive Patients

·       Exploring the Optimal Time Window for Treatment With Recombinant Activated Factor VII (rFVIIa) in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts IV

5-6 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 5 | Room 206-207

·       Propranolol for Prevention of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (PROCHASE): A Multicenter, Randomized, End Point Blind Trial

·       ARPEGGIO Phase 2 Trial of Scp776, a First-in-Class Cerebroprotective Agent in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Thrombectomy: Pre-Specified Efficacy Analyses

·       Sublingual Cilostazol and Dexborneol for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial

·       Safety and Efficacy of Adjunctive Intra-Arterial Adenosine Following Successful Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion Acute Ischemic Stroke (REACT) Trail

·       Early vs. Late Time Window Tenecteplase for Basilar Artery Occlusion, With or Without Thrombectomy: A Subgroup Analysis From the TRACE-5 Trial

And don’t miss the Late-Breaking Science Poster Session

12:30-2:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | Hall B, Poster Hall 

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