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Intracerebral HemorrhagePhase 2STOP-ITNCT00810888

The Spot Sign for Predicting and Treating ICH Growth Study

A Phase 2 study testing recombinant activated factor VII in people with Intracerebral Hemorrhage, run by University of Cincinnati at 10 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if computed tomography angiography can predict which individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage will experience significant growth in the size of the hemorrhage. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
What is being tested?
recombinant activated factor VII
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
92 participants
Where
10 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Nov 2010to Apr 2016
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Acute, spontaneous ICH (including bleeding in cerebellum) diagnosed by non-enhanced CT scan within five hours of symptom onset. (Time of onset is defined as the last time the patient was witnessed to be at baseline (i.e., subjects who have stroke symptoms upon awakening will be considered to have their onset at beginning of sleep)
  • Age >/= 18 years through 80 years (candidates must have had their 18th birthday, but not had their 81st birthday)
  • For spot positive patients, dosing of study drug within 90 minutes of enrolling CT scan

Who cannot join

  • Time of symptom onset of ICH is unknown or more than five hours prior to baseline CT scan,
  • ICH secondary to known or suspected trauma, aneurysm, vascular malformation, hemorrhagic conversion of ischemic stroke, venous sinus thrombosis, thrombolytic treatment of any condition (e.g., myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, etc.), central nervous system (CNS) tumor or CNS infection
  • Brainstem location of hemorrhage (patients with cerebellar hemorrhage may be enrolled)
  • Serum creatinine > 1.4 mg/dl (123 μmol/L). Sites that currently perform CTA as standard of care for ICH will follow their standard procedures regarding renal insufficiency.
  • Known allergy to iodinated contrast media
  • Intravenous or intra-arterial administration of iodinated contrast media within the previous 24 hours of baseline CT scan
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  • Known hereditary (e.g., hemophilia) or acquired hemorrhagic diathesis, coagulation factor deficiency, or anticoagulant therapy with international normalized ration (INR) > 1.2
  • Known or suspected thrombocytopenia (unless current platelet count documented above 50,000 / μl)
  • Unfractionated heparin use with abnormal partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
  • Low-molecular weight heparin use within the previous 24 hours
  • GPIIb/IIIa antagonist use in the previous two weeks
  • Direct thrombin inhibitor or factor Xa inhibitor within the previous 48 hours
  • Glasgow Coma Scale score < 8 at time of proposed enrollment
  • Pre-admission modified Rankin Scale score > 2
  • Baseline ICH volume of < 0.5 cc (Hematoma volume will be estimated by local investigators from the baseline CT using the "ABC / 2 method".)
  • Baseline ICH volume of > 90 cc
  • Planned surgical evacuation of ICH within 24 hours of symptom onset (placement of intraventricular catheter is not a contraindication to study enrollment.)
  • Evidence of acute or subacute ischemic stroke on baseline qualifying CT scan
  • Clinical history of thromboembolism or ischemic vascular disease, including myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, cardiac angina, transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, peripheral artery disease (vascular claudication), cerebral bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or coronary or cerebrovascular angioplasty or stenting. (Clinically silent evidence of old ischemia on EKG (Q waves) or CT scan (silent old infarct) will not be considered reasons for exclusion.)
  • Baseline electrocardiogram shows evidence of acute cardiac ischemia (ST elevation in two contiguous leads, new left bundle branch block (LBBB), or ST depression)
  • Clinical history suggestive of acute cardiac ischemia (e.g., chest pain)
  • Abnormal baseline troponin
  • Females of childbearing potential who are known to be pregnant and/or lactating or who have positive pregnancy tests on admission
  • Advanced or terminal illness or any other condition the investigator feels would pose a significant hazard to the patient if rFVIIa were administered
  • Recent (within 30 days) participation in any investigational drug or device trial or earlier participation in any investigational drug or device trial for which the duration of effect is expected to persist until the time of STOP-IT enrollment
  • Planned withdrawal of care or comfort care measures
  • Patient known or suspected of not being able to comply with trial protocol (e.g., due to alcoholism, drug dependency or psychological disorder)
  • Informed consent cannot be obtained from the patient or legally authorized representative

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 2 countries.

10 sites in 2 countries

United States8 sites
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

  • University of Cincinnati-Clinical Coordinating Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267-0525

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4283

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85013

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

  • University of California, San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92103

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

Other trials in United States

Canada2 sites
  • University of Calgary

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N2T9

  • Sunnybrook Health Science Center

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N3M5

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About this study

Official title: The Spot Sign for Predicting and Treating Intracerebral Hemorrhage Growth Study

The purpose of this study is to determine if computed tomography angiography can predict which individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage will experience significant growth in the size of the hemorrhage. For individuals who are at high risk for hemorrhage growth, the study will compare the drug recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) to placebo to determine the effect of rFVIIa on intracerebral hemorrhage growth.

Read the detailed description

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)-breakage of a blood vessel with bleeding in the brain-is a devastating form of stroke with a 40-50 percent fatality rate and no proven treatment. Because the majority of deaths from ICH occur within several days of the stroke, interventions for improving outcomes must occur early in the treatment course. Among the potentially modifiable determinants of ICH outcome, hematoma growth is a particularly attractive target for intervention and a major focus of this trial.

The purpose of this study is to determine if an imaging test called computed tomography angiography (CTA) can predict which individuals with ICH will experience significant growth in the size of the hemorrhage. Growth of the hemorrhage can cause additional injury and may worsen the outcome. For individuals who are at high risk for hemorrhage growth based on CTA results (i.e., a positive CTA "spot sign," evidence of contrast leakage within the hemorrhage), the study will compare the effects of a drug called recombinant activated factor VII (NovoSeven®) or rFVIIa with a placebo to determine which is better for reducing ICH growth.

The primary goals of this trial are (1) to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the CTA spot sign for predicting hematoma growth; (2) to determine the feasibility of using CTA to identify individuals with ICH who are at high risk of hematoma growth and to select study participants for randomization to treatment with rFVIIa or placebo; and (3) to determine the rate of hematoma growth among spot-positive individuals at 24 hours-comparing individuals treated with rFVIIa to those treated with placebo.

Approximately 184 persons with ICH will be enrolled in one of two study groups at 12 clinical sites across the United States and Canada. Participants with ICH who are determined by CTA to be at high risk for hemorrhage growth (CTA "spot sign" positive) will be randomized to receive either the active study medication, rFVIIa, at 80 mcg/kg, or to receive a placebo (an inactive substance). Participants with ICH who are determined by CTA not to be at high risk for hemorrhage growth (determined to be CTA "spot sign" negative) will be enrolled into a prospective observational group.

Duration of the study for participants is approximately 3 months.

Being tested
recombinant activated factor VII, placebo
Keywords
intracerebral hemorrhage, ICH, computed tomography angiography, CTA, recombinant activated factor seven, rFVIIa, NovoSeven, recombinant activated factor VII
Medical subject headings
Cerebral Hemorrhage

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • recombinant activated factor VIIDrug

    Participants will receive rFVIIa at 80 mcg/kg (maximum dose volume 21.3 mL, equivalent to maximum weight of 160 kg).

  • placeboDrug

    An inactive substance (maximum dose volume 21.3 mL, equivalent to maximum weight of 160 kg)

Study groups in NCT00810888
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1-Recombinant activated factor VIIActive comparatorParticipants with ICH determined by CTA to be high risk for hemorrhage growth ("spot sign" positive for contrast leakage within the brain hematoma) randomized to receive rFVIIa at 80 mcg/kg (max dose 21.3 mL).
Receives: Drug: recombinant activated factor VII
Group 2 - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants with ICH determined by CTA to be high risk for hemorrhage growth ("spot sign" positive for contrast leakage within the brain hematoma) will be randomized to receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: placebo
Group 3 - Observation Only ArmNo interventionParticipants with ICHdetermined by CTA not to be at high risk for hemorrhage growth (CTA "spot sign" negative) enrolled into a prospective observational group.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Study Subjects With Life-threatening Thromboembolic Complications

    Thromboembolic complications are defined as development of (1) acute myocardial ischemia; or (2) acute cerebral ischemia; or (3) acute pulmonary embolism

    Measured: through day 4 after completion of study drug administration

  2. Number of Subjects With Hematoma Growth Among Spot Sign Positive Subjects at 24 Hours.

    Comparison of only the subjects with a positive spot sign with respect to a categorical measure of hematoma growth from baseline to 24 hours. the outcome of interest is the percent of subjects with hematoma growth > 33% or > 6 cc increase in volume, from baseline to 24 hours.

    Measured: From baseline to 24 hours

  3. The Sensitivity of the Spot Sign for Predicting Hematoma Growth

    The outcome measure is hematoma growth. Groups 2 and 3 only will be compared as Group 1 had administration of study drug which was hypothesized to reduce hematoma growth. Sensitivity was estimated. Sensitivity or true positive rate is defined as, the number of strokes correctly identified as spot positive according to the "gold standard" / the total number of strokes identified as spot positive

    Measured: Baseline head CT scan within 5 hours of stroke, followed by a CT angiogram. Hematoma growth determined by comparison with a head CT scan performed at 24 hours.

  4. The Specificity of the Spot Sign for Predicting Hematoma Growth

    The outcome measure is hematoma growth. Groups 2 and 3 only will be compared as group 1 had administration of study drug which was hypothesized to reduce hematoma growth. Specificity was estimated. Specificity or true negative rate is defined as, the number of non-spot positive (spot negative) strokes according to the "gold standard" / the total number of strokes identified as not spot positive.

    Measured: Baseline head CT scan within 5 hours of stroke, followed by a CT angiogram. Hematoma growth determined by comparison with a head CT scan performed at 24 hours.

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Number of Participants With Other Potentially Study Drug Related Thromboembolic Complications Such as Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and Elevations in Troponin Not Associated With ECG Changes

    Evidence of a deep venous thrombosis or an elevation of troponin within 4 days of completion of study drug administration that are not associated with ECG changes that could be related to the study drug

    Measured: through day 4 after completion of study drug

  2. Number of Spot Positive Subjects With 90-day Outcome of Modified Rankin Scale Score >= 5

    The modified Rankin Scale (0 is best, 5 is worst - non dead, 6 is dead) was used to define a bad outcome; categorized as a score >=5 versus <5. As the aim of the study was to examine the effect of rFIV!!a only the randomized groups, 1 and 2, defined as spot positive by CTA were compared.

    Measured: 90 days (+/- 7 days) from time of study enrollment

  3. Number of Participants With Agreement Between the Clinical Site Radiologists and the Study Radiologist With Respect to Identification of a Positive Spot Sign or the Absence of Positive Spot Sign on CTA

    The CTA was originally interpreted by the site radiologist so that subjects could be identified as having a positive spot sign for eligibility for randomization. The positive spot sign is indicative that there is potential for further hemorrhagic growth and these subjects were thus eligible to be randomized to receive investigational drug or placebo. The CTA scans were subsequently assessed by the study radiologist and compared for agreement.

    Measured: Baseline head CT scan within 5 hours, followed by a CT angiogram. Hematoma growth determined by comparison with a head CT scan performed at 24 hours.

  4. Percent Change in Total Hemorrhage Volume (Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Plus Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)).

    Percent change in total volume (intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) plus intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)) from baseline CT to 24 hour CT. Percent change is expressed as difference between 24 hour total volume and baseline total volume divided by baseline total volume, expressed as a percentage. In order to examine the effect of rFIVIIa, the randomized groups, Group 1 and Group 2 only were statistically compared.

    Measured: 24 hours (+/- 3 hours) from baseline CT scan

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Dec 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2010
  3. Primary completionApr 2016
  4. Study completionApr 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
92 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00810888
Sponsor's protocol ID
P50NS044283_STOP_IT
Other IDs
2P50NS044283
Acronym
STOP-IT
Status last verified
Feb 2018
First submitted
15 Dec 2008
Last updated
16 Mar 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Gladstone DJ, Aviv RI, Demchuk AM, Hill MD, Thorpe KE, Khoury JC, Sucharew HJ, Al-Ajlan F, Butcher K, Dowlatshahi D, Gubitz G, De Masi S, Hall J, Gregg D, Mamdani M, Shamy M, Swartz RH, Del Campo CM, Cucchiara B, Panagos P, Goldstein JN, Carrozzella J, Jauch EC, Broderick JP, Flaherty ML; SPOTLIGHT and STOP-IT Investigators and Coordinators. Effect of Recombinant Activated Coagulation Factor VII on Hemorrhage Expansion Among Patients With Spot Sign-Positive Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: The SPOTLIGHT and STOP-IT Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Neurol. 2019 Dec 1;76(12):1493-1501. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2636.

    PubMed 31424491

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing recombinant activated factor VII in people with Intracerebral Hemorrhage, run by University of Cincinnati at 10 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 28 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Mar 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Jan 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Study Subjects With Life-threatening Thromboembolic Complications (time frame: through day 4 after completion of study drug administration). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00810888, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Mar 2018.

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