Daphnetin Capsule In the Treatment of VaScular COgnitive Impairment Without Dementia

The purpose of this clinical trial is to understand and evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Daphnetin Capsule in patients with vascular cognitive impairment. Changes in the Vascular Dementia Assessment Scale-cog(VADAS-cog) at 6 months were evaluated. Although Daphnetin has a dual neurovascular protective effect, however, there is still a lack of relevant high-quality studies on its role in patients with vascular cognitive impairment, especially in patients with vascular cognitive impairment in non-dementia (VCI-ND), whether it has a role in improving cognitive status needs to be urgently explored in high-quality clinical studies. Researchers are comparing Daphnetin to placebo (a drug-free analog) to see if Daphnetin is effective in treating vascular cognitive impairment. Participants will take either Daphnetin or placebo daily for six months, with follow-up visits every three months and completion of a case report form.

Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is caused by ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes and other cerebrovascular diseases, leading to cognitive and memory function impairment. With the aging population and high incidence of cerebrovascular diseases in China, Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) prevalence is rising, increasing the disease burden. However, due to the complexity of Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) symptoms and imaging changes, targeted therapies are currently lacking. Daphnetin, a coumarin derivative, has shown promise in treating various diseases and has gained significant attention recently. It offers "triple protection" for blood, blood vessels, and ischemic tissues by inhibiting inflammation, anticoagulation, and thrombosis, protecting endothelial structures, and regulating vasoactive substances. Daphnetin is particularly beneficial for cardio-cerebral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and microvascular complications. It also expands peripheral blood vessels, improving circulation and alleviating vascular occlusive diseases. Research indicates that Daphnetin's anti-inflammatory effects can inhibit neuroinflammation, promote synaptic growth, and enhance neuronal survival, protecting nerve cells and repairing damage. Despite these benefits, there is a lack of high-quality studies on Daphnetin's role in non-dementia vascular cognitive impairment (VCI-ND). This project aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of oral Daphnetin capsules in treating Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) through a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Patients with vascular cognitive dysfunction confirmed by cerebral small vessel disease imaging will participate. The study will follow the international FINESSE framework, comparing Daphnetin to a placebo over six months, with follow-up visits and case report forms completed every three months.