Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (ReMEDy2 Trial)

Phase
Phase 2/Phase 3
Recruitment status
Participants
Lead sponsor
DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc
Start date
Number of sites

Summary
This is a Phase 2/3 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of DM199 (rinvecalinase alfa) in treating participants with moderate stroke severity, who present within 24 hours of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) onset due to small and medium vessel occlusions. This study focuses on participants with limited treatment options. Participants who have or will receive mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are not eligible for participation. Additionally, participants who have received fibrinolytics are excluded unless they experience a persistent neurological deficit of moderate severity six or more hours after fibrinolytic treatment. Participants considered for this trial should not be denied the use of standard of care (SoC) AIS therapies, such as fibrinolytics or MT, when appropriate. The double-blinded study will be randomized and placebo-controlled at up to approximately 100 sites.
Acronym
Short title
Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (ReMEDy2 Trial)
Official title
Phase 2/3 Adaptive Design, Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of DM199 for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (ReMEDy2 Trial)

Control arm
Registry reports results
Listing at source
Recruitment status
Phase
Phase 2/Phase 3
Study type
Interventional

Completion date
First posted
Registry last updated
Primary completion date
Start date

Participants
Participant count basis
Planned participants
Protocol amendments
Randomisation ratio
Number of sites

Data monitoring committee
Registry sponsor category
Lead sponsor
DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc
Source registry
ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
Registry record
Open registry record

Allocation
Randomised
Model
Parallel groups
Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double masking
Masking description
To minimize bias, the participant and PI will be blinded to treatment assignment. All Sub-Investigators and other members of the study team will also remain blinded. The study team will remain blinded until all data is collected, and database lock occurs.
Masked roles
Participants, Investigators
Sources for study design

  1. Stroke Recovery

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Stroke recovery as defined by participants with excellent functional outcomes at Day 90 as assessed via the Modified Rankin Score (mRS \[dichotomized\]), mRS scores of 0 or 1 represent responders, scale range of 0-6. The mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) is a single-item, clinician-reported measure of functional disability in participants with AIS. Scores range in grade from 0 (no symptoms at all) to 6 (participant death).

  1. Effect on Disability

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Assessment of effect on disability across the full spectrum of AIS by examining the distribution of mRS (shift) scores (scale range = 0 to 6) at Day 90. The mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) is a single-item, clinician-reported measure of functional disability in participants with AIS. Scores range in grade from 0 (no symptoms at all) to 6 (participant death).

  2. Independent Function

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Proportion of participants achieving independent function (able to look after their own affairs without assistance) with or without minor disability at Day 90 assessed as mRS 0-2 (dichotomized) mRS scores of 0, 1 or 2 represent responders, scale range of 0-6. The mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) is a single-item, clinician-reported measure of functional disability in participants with AIS. Scores range in grade from 0 (no symptoms at all) to 6 (participant death).

  3. Mortality Rate

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Mortality rate as defined by event rate (%) for mortality over 90 days.

  4. Neurological Outcome

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Proportion of participants achieving an excellent neurological outcome defined by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)= 0-1 (dichotomized) (NIHSS scores of 0 or 1, scale range 0 to 42) at Day 90. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a clinician-reported measure used to rate the severity of strokes, namely disability and recovery after acute stroke. The scale is comprised of 11 items with item scores ranging from 0 to 4. Total scores range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating increased severity.

  5. Functional Independence

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Proportion of participants achieving an excellent functional independence in activities of daily living defined by Barthel Index score (dichotomized) greater than or equal to 5 (scale range 0 to 100) at Day 90. The Barthel Index (BI) is a 10-item scale assessing activities of daily living and functional disability. Each item is scored in increments of 5 points (0, 5, 10, or 15) and the individual items are summed to produce a total score between 0 and 100, with higher scores representing more optimal performance (100 = fully independent) and lower scores representing inferior performance (0 = totally dependent).

  6. AIS Recurrence

    Timeframe: Day 90

    Recurrent AIS as defined by proportion of participants who experience a recurrent AIS by Day 90 as assessed by a new, persistent neurological deficit attributable to cerebrovascular ischemia. Imaging findings, if available, should support the diagnosis.

Sources for outcomes

Sex
All
Age groups
Adults, Older adults
Minimum age
18 Years
Maximum age
90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

  1. Participant is between 18 and 90 years of age inclusive.

  2. Participant weight is 40 kg to 166 kg inclusive.

  3. Participant to be randomized and treatment initiated within 24 hours of last known normal/AIS stroke onset.

  4. Participant has NIHSS ≥5 and ≤15 at approximately the time of randomization. This criterion also applies to participants who meet the following conditions:

    • The participant initially presents with an NIHSS score below 5 but clinically worsens, including cases of progressing stroke / stroke-in-evolution, resulting in a subsequent persistent NIHSS score of ≥5 and ≤15; and
    • Participant meets all other inclusion and exclusion criteria, including repeat brain imaging to rule out hemorrhagic transformation.
  5. Participant had a pre-morbid mRS score of 0 to 1 (mRS score prior to AIS) as stated by participant or participant's representative.

  6. If participant has received fibrinolytic treatment for AIS within 4.5 hours of last know normal/AIS stoke onset and at least 6 hours after completing fibrinolytic treatment, and the participant meets all of the following criteria:

    • Participant's initial NIHSS score prior to fibrinolytics was ≤15; and
    • At least six hours after fibrinolytics, the participant has NIHSS score of ≥5 and ≤15 with a persistent deficit; and
    • The participant's NIHSS score showed less than a 4-point improvement, or worsened, after receiving fibrinolytics; and
    • Participant meets all other inclusion and exclusion criteria including repeat brain imaging to rule out hemorrhagic transformation.
  7. Participant and/or legally authorized representative is able to provide informed consent.

  8. Participant is willing and able to comply with the study protocol, in the Investigator's judgment.

  1. At screening, or with repeat imaging (see Inclusion 4 and 6), participant has imaging confirmed hemorrhage stroke.

  2. Participant has image findings with symptomatic large vessel occlusion at one or more of the following locations: Intracranial carotid I/T/L or M1 segment MCA, vertebral or basilar artery (BA).

  3. Participant has large core of established infarction defined as ASPECTS 0-5.

  4. Participant has or will receive MT for their current AIS.

  5. Participant has suspected or confirmed extracranial arterial dissection.

  6. Participant has imaging findings and/or symptoms consistent with a brain stem or cerebellar stroke. Posterior cerebral artery strokes without any associated brain stem or cerebellar involvement are allowable.

  7. Participant has any recorded SBP <100 mmHg or MAP <65 mmHg; MAP = DBP + [1/3 (SBP - DBP)] (measured with noninvasive BP cuff type monitor) after stroke symptom onset and prior to randomization.

  8. Participant is currently prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and is unable or unwilling to convert to another antihypertensive pharmacological treatment through Day 29 ±1 day (8 days after last treatment).

  9. Participant is currently prescribed an ACEi, and the last dose of the ACE inhibitor medication is reported to have been taken < 24 hours before start of IV study drug infusion as stated by participant or participant's representative.

  10. Participant has a history of clinically significant allergic reactions such as angioedema or anaphylaxis requiring hospitalization.

  11. Participant has a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of hereditary angioedema (HAE) or is taking or prescribed medications commonly used as prophylaxis/treatment of HAE, such as C1-esterase inhibitors (Cinryze, Berinert, Ruconest, Haegarda), Danazol, kallikrein inhibitors (Ecallantide, Berotralstat, Lanadelumab), Bradykinin B2 Receptor Antagonists (Icatibant), or other medication designed to influence the kallikrein-kinin system.

  12. Life expectancy estimated at ≤1 year prior to enrollment.

  13. Participant has clinical evidence of an active infection at the time of enrollment requiring parenteral treatment or hospitalization to monitor or manage the infection.

    NOTE: Treatment of uncomplicated infections with oral antibiotics would not be an exclusion (for example, the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections or sinus infections with oral antibiotics would not be exclusionary).

  14. Participant has known alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (α1-antitrypsin deficiency).

  15. Participant is pregnant or nursing. NOTE: Participants who agree to stop nursing may be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Investigator.

  16. Participants of child-bearing potential must agree to use medically acceptable contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy. All participants of childbearing potential (defined as sexually mature participants who have had menses within the preceding 24 months and have not undergone permanent sterilization methods such as hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, etc.) must have a negative serum pregnancy test performed locally at screening. Participants of childbearing potential must agree not to attempt to become pregnant or undergo in vitro fertilization. If participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy, participants must use 2 reliable methods (1 per partner is acceptable) of contraception simultaneously while receiving protocol-specified medication and during the study follow-up period.

    Participants participating in sexual activity must agree to use, or for their partner to use highly effective birth control methods (those with a failure rate of less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly) until they have completed the study (after the Day 90 visit). Such methods include:

    • Combined (estrogen and progesterone containing) hormonal oral, intravaginal, or transdermal contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation
    • Progesterone-only oral, injectable, or implantable hormonal contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation
    • Intrauterine device (IUD)
    • Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS)
    • Bilateral tubal occlusion
    • Vasectomized partner
    • Sexual abstinence Participants who are not of reproductive potential (who have been postmenopausal for more than 24 consecutive months or have undergone hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, etc.) are not required to use contraception.

    Participants are prohibited from sperm donation. NOTE: A negative serum pregnancy test will be documented during screening if a participant is of child-bearing potential.

  17. Participant is currently participating in or has participated in a study using an investigational device or drug or received an investigational drug or investigational use of a licensed drug within 30 days prior to screening.

  18. Participant does not have sufficient venous access for infusion of study treatment or blood sampling.

  19. Participant is unable or unwilling to comply with protocol requirements, including assessments, tests, and follow-up visits.

  20. Participant has any other medical condition which in the opinion of the Investigator will make participation medically unsafe or interfere with the study results.

Sources for eligibility

  • Gulf Health Hospitals d/b/a Thomas HospitalFairhope, United StatesRecruiting
  • USC Arcadia HospitalArcadia, United StatesRecruiting
  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center d/b/a Adventist Health GlendaleGlendale, United StatesRecruiting
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical CenterLos Angeles, United StatesRecruiting
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, United StatesRecruiting
  • Stanford Health CareStanford, United StatesRecruiting
  • The Lundquist Institute at Harbor UCLA Medical CenterTorrance, United StatesRecruiting
  • Memorialcare Long Beach Medical CenterTorrance, United StatesRecruiting
  • HCA Florida - JFK Medical CenterAtlantis, United StatesRecruiting
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital Marcus Neuroscience InstituteBoca Raton, United StatesRecruiting
  • Holy Cross HealthFort Lauderdale, United StatesRecruiting
  • University of Florida JacksonvilleJacksonville, United StatesRecruiting
  • Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, United StatesRecruiting
  • Tampa General Hospital (TGH) - The Stroke CenterTampa, United StatesRecruiting
  • Emory University/Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, United StatesRecruiting
  • OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, United StatesRecruiting
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc.Wichita, United StatesRecruiting
  • Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew Orleans, United StatesRecruiting
  • UMASS Chan Medical SchoolWorcester, United StatesRecruiting
  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids HospitalGrand Rapids, United StatesRecruiting
  • Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, United StatesRecruiting
  • University Medical Center of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, United StatesRecruiting
  • The University of New Mexico - School of MedicineAlbuquerque, United StatesRecruiting
  • Northwell Health Physician Partners - Neurology at Lenox HillNew York, United StatesRecruiting
  • Summa Health Clinical Research CenterAkron, United StatesRecruiting

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