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Ischemic StrokePhase 1NCT02963376

A Phase Ib/II in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

A Phase 1 study testing 0.05 mL/kg DDFPe, 0.10 mL/kg DDFPe and 0.17 mL/kg DDFPe in people with Ischemic Stroke, run by NuvOx LLC at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is the leading cause of long term disability. Distinct geographic disparities in stroke mortality, with highest rates in the southeast United States including Arkansas, are known as the "stroke belt." There the average stroke mortality is ≈20% to 40%… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Ischemic Stroke
What is being tested?
0.05 mL/kg DDFPe, 0.10 mL/kg DDFPe and 0.17 mL/kg DDFPe
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Feb 2017to 9 Jul 2018
Phase
Phase 1
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

  • Ages 18-80 years
  • Diagnosis of AIS
  • Body weight ≥ 45 kg
  • NIHSS between 2 and 20
  • Patient or legal authorized representative (LAR) must be willing and able to understand the study and provide written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • History of significantly impaired renal or hepatic function
  • Hemorrhage or hemorrhagic stroke on CT scan
  • Prior stroke, intracranial surgery, or major head trauma within three months prior to enrollment
  • Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≥ 2
  • Myocardial infarction within six (6) months prior to enrollment
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  • Unstable angina, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or greater congestive heart failure
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 180 and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 110 mmHg)
  • Known long QT syndrome or QTc > 450 milliseconds (ms) in males and > 470 ms in females
  • Uncontrolled arrhythmia or history of clinically significant arrhythmia within the past six (6) months (except atrial fibrillation)
  • Clinically significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other pulmonary condition that is not controlled by medication or requires oxygen frequently or continuously
  • Pneumonia, bronchitis, or other acute respiratory disease
  • Current anticoagulant therapy except for antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, NSAIDs) and prophylactic doses of low molecular weight heparin to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Note: tPA administered as part of subjects' therapy for AIS is allowed.
  • History of allergic reaction attributed to compounds of similar chemical composition to DDFPe (see Investigator's Brochure).
  • Subject has received any investigational drug within thirty (30) days prior to enrollment into the study
  • Inability to comply with the study procedures
  • History or evidence of any other clinically significant condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose a safety risk to subjects or interfere with study procedures, evaluation, or completion

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

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About this study

Official title: A Phase Ib/II Dose-finding Study of DDFPe in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is the leading cause of long term disability. Distinct geographic disparities in stroke mortality, with highest rates in the southeast United States including Arkansas, are known as the "stroke belt." There the average stroke mortality is ≈20% to 40% higher than the rest of the nation. Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Between 2012 and 2030, disability and medical costs related to stroke are projected to triple, from $71.6 billion to $184.1 billion, with the majority of the projected increase in costs arising from those 65 to 79 years of age.

There are two main forms of stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke occurs in 85% of cases and is caused by cerebral vessel occlusion, obstructing blood flow to a portion of the brain. Currently, the only approved therapies for acute ischemic stroke are IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), a thrombolytic agent that clears the thrombus within the blood vessel, or intra-arterial catheter thrombectomy. Despite the availability of therapy, it reaches only approximately 7% of ischemic stroke victims in the United States5. Delay beyond the effective time window for therapy is a common reason for failure.

To reduce the devastating impact of stroke on individuals and society, the investigators continue to seek ways to improve functional recovery and limit ischemic damage in stroke patients. The potential neuroprotective agent, dodecafluoropentane emulsion (DDFPe) has recently shown strong positive effects in pre-clinical animal models of acute ischemic stroke6-11. Other perfluorocarbons have been tested in humans as potential neuroprotectants and blood substitutes yet none have been successful.

Conditions
Ischemic Stroke
Being tested
0.05 mL/kg DDFPe, 0.05 mL/kg Placebo, 0.10 mL/kg DDFPe, 0.10 mL/kg Placebo, 0.17 mL/kg DDFPe
Medical subject headings
Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • 0.05 mL/kg DDFPeDrug

    Also called Dodecafluoropentane emulsion (DDFPe), NanO2TM

    Prior to injection, DDFPe will be prepared by pharmacy staff. DDFPe will be administered based on weight. Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. DDFPe dosage volume in cc for 0.05 mL/kg based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

  • 0.05 mL/kg PlaceboDrug

    Prior to injection, the placebo will be prepared by pharmacy staff. The placebo will be administered based on weight at designated doses Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. The placebo dosage volume in cc for 0.05 mL/kg is based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

  • 0.10 mL/kg DDFPeDrug

    Also called Dodecafluoropentane emulsion (DDFPe), NanO2TM

    Prior to injection, DDFPe will be prepared by pharmacy staff. DDFPe will be administered based on weight at designated doses. Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. DDFPe dosage volume in cc for 0.10 mL/kg based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

  • 0.10 mL/kg PlaceboDrug

    Prior to injection, the placebo will be prepared by pharmacy staff. The placebo will be administered based on weight at designated doses. Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. The placebo dosage volume in cc for 0.10 mL/kg is based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

  • 0.17 mL/kg DDFPeDrug

    Also called Dodecafluoropentane emulsion (DDFPe), NanO2TM

    Prior to injection, DDFPe will be prepared by pharmacy staff. DDFPe will be administered based on weight at designated doses. Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. DDFPe dosage volume in cc for 0.17 mL/kg based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

  • 0.17 mL/kg PlaceboDrug

    Prior to injection, the placebo will be prepared by pharmacy staff. The placebo will be administered based on weight at designated doses. Each dose will be prepared on the day of administration and infused directly into the patient using a slow i.v push. The i.v. push shall be 5-10 minutes in duration. The placebo dosage volume in cc for 0.17 mL/kg is based on patient body weight in kilograms (kg).

Study groups in NCT02963376
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
0.05 mL/kg DDFPeActive comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.05 mL/kg DDFPe
0.05 mL/kg PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.05 mL/kg Placebo
0.10 mL/kg DDFPeActive comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.10 mL/kg DDFPe
0.10 mL/kg PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.10 mL/kg Placebo
0.17 mL/kg DDFPeActive comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.17 mL/kg DDFPe
0.17 mL/kg PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThis study is a randomized, placebo controlled, blinded escalating dose study designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose to intravenous administration of DDFPe. At each of the three dose levels 0.10, 0.17 mL/kg) six subjects will receive DDFPe and two will receive placebo.
Receives: Drug: 0.17 mL/kg Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of DDFPe Evaluated by Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities

    The primary objective of this study is to establish the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of DDFPe given intravenously at intervals of 90 ± 10 minutes x 3 doses within 12 hours after subjects have had a documented Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS). The algorithm for determining the MTD is based on the number of subjects who experience a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) in each cohort, as defined in the clinical protocol. If three or more subjects who received DDFPe in an 8 subject cohort experience a DLT, the MTD will be determined to have been exceeded and further enrollment in the cohort as well as dose escalation will stop.

    Measured: 12 hours after subjects have had a documented Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. NIHSS Assessment

    The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is an assessment tool that provides a quantitative measure of stroke-related neurologic deficit. The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination. Ratings for each item are scored on a 3- to 5-point scale with 0 as normal. Scores range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

    Measured: NIHSS scores were recorded at outside hospitals when appropriate and also at the study center as inside baseline NIHSS score. Repeat NIHSS scores were recorded at 2, 3.5, and 7.5 hours after drug injection and on discharge.

  2. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

    The modified Rankin Scale is a measure of the degree of disability in patients who have had a stroke with 0 being no symptoms at all to 6 being death. Thus, a higher score indicates greater severity.

    Measured: mRS values were obtained on Day 7 or Day of Discharge, Day 30 and Day 90.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Nov 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion9 Jul 2018
  4. Study completion9 Jul 2018

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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02963376
Sponsor's protocol ID
205529
Status last verified
Aug 2021
First submitted
10 Nov 2016
Last updated
24 Sep 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Culp WC, Onteddu SS, Brown A, Nalleballe K, Sharma R, Skinner RD, Witt T, Roberson PK, Marsh JD. Dodecafluoropentane Emulsion in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Phase Ib/II Randomized and Controlled Dose-Escalation Trial. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2019 Aug;30(8):1244-1250.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.04.020.

    PubMed 31349978

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing 0.05 mL/kg DDFPe, 0.10 mL/kg DDFPe and 0.17 mL/kg DDFPe in people with Ischemic Stroke, run by NuvOx LLC at 1 site in United States.

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 5 inclusion and 17 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 24 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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 24 Sep 2021). 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?

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of DDFPe Evaluated by Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities (time frame: 12 hours after subjects have had a documented Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS)). 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 NCT02963376, 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 24 Sep 2021.

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