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Aneurysmal Subarachnoid HemorrhagePhase 2NCT03209830

Pharmaceutical Treatment of Fatigue After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

A Phase 2 study testing OSU 6162 in people with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, run by Oslo University Hospital at 1 site in Norway.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

Many people who have undergone subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm (an artery of a vein in the brain) struggle with a pronounced fatigue as well as a number of other sequelae such as impaired concentration, memory deficits and emotional problems. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
What is being tested?
OSU 6162
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteNorway
Study dates
5 Sep 2017to 13 Sep 2019
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed written informed consent
  • > 18 years old
  • Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage >12 months prior to the start of the study.
  • Diagnosed with post SAH syndrome/fatigue at ≥12 months after their hemorrhage
  • Post-menopausal or using adequate contraceptive measures
  • Female patients of childbearing potential using a highly efficient method of contraception (i.e. a method with a failure rate of less than 1% [e.g. sterilisation, hormone implants, hormone injections, some intrauterine devices, or vasectomy in partner])
  • Male patients agreeing to use condoms during the study and for 3 months after the end of the study/last dose of the investigational medicinal product, or male patients with a partner who is using a highly efficient method of contraception (as described above)

Who cannot join

  • Residual symptoms following other pathologies than aSAH
  • Not adequately treated hydrocephalus secondary to aSAH
  • Diagnosed with epilepsy, neurodegenerative disease, cerebral paresis, tumor cerebri, cerebral arterio-venous malformations
  • Patients that have undergone brain surgery, have been hospitalized for head trauma, or suffered intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, or infectious brain diseases within the last 12 months
  • Active substance abuse (drug screen taken at baseline)
  • Current pregnancy or breast-feeding, or intention to become pregnant within 3 months after the last dose
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  • Women of childbearing age not using contraceptives
  • Pathologic ECG, as assessed by the investigator. Max QTc-time on ECG in excess of 480 ms or any of these conditions that can increase QT related incidences: long QT syndrome or family history of long QT syndrome, hypothyreoidism, hypocalcemia, significant potassium deviations, type 1 diabetes with prolonged QT, and cardiac insufficiency
  • Abnormal laboratory values of such severity that participation in the study, in the opinion of the investigator, is questionable
  • Patients who are so debilitated by their disease that they are not assumed to be able to perform the assessments or handle the instruments used for evaluation of effect and/or are not able to consent
  • Patients that speak so poorly Norwegian that they are not able to answer the questionnaires or undergo neuropsychological testing
  • Previous treatment with OSU6162
  • Clinically significant liver disease which may prevent the patient from completing the study and/or an elevation in either total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, LDH, SGOT of >2 times the laboratory reference
  • Clinically significant renal disease which may prevent the patient from completing the study and/or an elevation in serum creatinine of >1.5 times the laboratory reference.
  • Any surgical or medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of OSU6162
  • Patients treated with Modiodal, Xyrem, Mirtazapine, Mianserin or metabolic enzyme inhibitors or inducers, or drugs with a narrow treatment window (e.g. warfarin, antiepileptics, cyclosporine) and individually modelled drugs such as lithium
  • Use of drugs capable of inducing hepatic enzyme metabolism (e.g., barbiturates, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone) within 30 days prior to the start of the study (or 5 half-lives of the inducing agent, whichever is longer)
  • Antipsychotic treatment
  • Patients treated with "unstable therapies", i.e., treatments that have not been at the same dose for at least 6 weeks prior to inclusion in this study. The treatment must also remain unchanged during the study period. Insomnia medication and other PRN medications are allowed.
  • Use of acute or chronic medications for other medical conditions are allowed based on the investigator's judgement. Occasional use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is not allowed during the study or one month prior to inclusion.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Norway1 site
  • Oslo University Hospital

    Oslo, 0027

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About this study

Official title: OSU6162 in the Treatment of Fatigue and Other Neuropsychological Sequelae After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - A Double-blind, Randomised, Placebo-controlled Study

Many people who have undergone subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm (an artery of a vein in the brain) struggle with a pronounced fatigue as well as a number of other sequelae such as impaired concentration, memory deficits and emotional problems. Exhaustion is often permanent and can lead to a significant worsening of quality of life and be the cause of disability. This condition does not only have major consequences for the individual who is affected, but also for their families and for society. So far no effective treatment for fatigue has been found. The drug OSU6162 has shown a beneficial effect on fatigue and other impairments after stroke and after traumatic brain injury. There is good reason to believe that OSU6162 can also improve fatigue and other impairments after aneurysm bleeding and thus increase the chance of returning to the level of daily function they had before the bleeding. The study is double blinded and measures the effect of OSU6162 and placebo on fatigue and neuropsychological function.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of OSU6162 with respect to sequela after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage with special emphasis on fatigue. The eventual aim is to find a cure for the debilitating fatigue, cognitive and emotional problems arising in many of the individuals that have suffered aSAH. Until now, no effective treatment exists and the final goal is to provide a medical treatment that alleviates these symptoms to such an extend that aSAH patients can regain a normal quality of live and resume their pre-morbid occupational status and level of social participation.

The study is a phase II, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study.

Patients that have undergone aSAH from Health-region South-East. All aSAH patients in Health-region South-East are treated at Oslo University Hospital, Neuroclinic, at the Departments of Neurosurgery and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and will be recruited from there. 100 patients will be included in this trial (50 in each group).

All patients will receive a dose of OSU6162 15 mg or placebo BID. The expected duration of therapy is 12 weeks.

The primary endpoint will be change from baseline in Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) after 12 weeks of treatment with OSU6162 or placebo, with data collection at weeks 1, 4, 12, and 20 (20=8 weeks after treatment).

The secondary endpoints include change from baseline in total score on a number of questionnaires, with data collection at week 4, 12, and 20 (i.e. at 8 weeks after treatment).

Secondary endpoints include change from baseline in vital signs, adverse events (+ week 4), physical examinations, blood and urine samples at week 1 and 12.

Secondary endpoints include change from baseline on a number of neuropsychological tests, with data collection at week 12.

Statistical analyses will be based on linear mixed models. A mixed model analysis uses all the available data to compensate for the data missing on a particular patient. Thus any imputation techniques for missing data points are not necessary.

Adverse events (AEs) will be coded using Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) and tabulated by System Organ Class (SOC) and preferred term.

A data monitoring committee (DMC) will be established in order to enhance the safety aspect of the study and its primary function will be to review all registered side-effects at various points of time along the study and consider if there are indications for early stopping (either for futility or for positive efficacy).

The study will be conducted in accordance with ethical principles that have their origin in the Declaration of Helsinki and are consistent with ICH/Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulatory requirements. Registration of patient data will be carried out in accordance with national personal data laws.

Being tested
OSU 6162, Placebo Oral Tablet
Keywords
mental fatigue, drug therapy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke
Medical subject headings
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Mental Fatigue, Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • OSU 6162Drug

    Also called PNU-9639

    All patients will receive a dose of OSU6162 15 mg BID x 2 per day. The expected duration of therapy is 12 weeks. After 1 week of treatment, patients who do not respond to treatment will have their dose increased to maximum 30 mg BID x 2 per day.

  • Placebo Oral TabletDrug

    All patients will receive a dose of placebo 15 mg BID x 2 per day. The expected duration of therapy is 12 weeks. After 1 week of treatment, patients who do not respond to treatment will have their dose increased to maximum 30 mg BID x 2 per day.

Study groups in NCT03209830
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm AExperimentalOSU6162, drug given to half of the patients after randomization
Receives: Drug: OSU 6162
Arm BPlacebo comparatorPlacebo oral tablet, drug given to halv of the patients after randomization
Receives: Drug: Placebo Oral Tablet

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Fatigue Severity Scale over time

    FSS - change

    Measured: Baseline, week 1, 4 12, and 20.

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Beck Depression Inventory

    BDI

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  2. Beck Anxiety Inventory

    BAI

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  3. Mental Fatigue Scale

    MFS

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  4. Situational fatigue scale

    SFS

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  5. Short Form 36

    SF-36

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  6. Resilience Scale for Adults

    RSA

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  7. Brief COPE

    B-COPE

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  8. Symptom Checklist 90 Revised

    SCL-90-R

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  9. Post-traumatic stress symptom scale

    PTSS-10

    Measured: Baseline, week 4, 12, and 20.

  10. Connors Performance Test Version 3

    CPT-III

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  11. Trail making Test (D-KEFS)

    TMT

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  12. Color-Word Interference Test (D-KEFS)

    CWIT

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  13. California Verbal Learning Test Version 2

    CVLT-II

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  14. Digit Span (WAIS-IV)

    DS

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  15. Grooved Pegboard (Halstead-Reitan Battery)

    PEG

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

Timeline

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

  1. First posted6 Jul 2017
  2. Study start5 Sep 2017
  3. Primary completion13 Sep 2019
  4. Study completion13 Sep 2019

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
Model description
Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03209830
Sponsor's protocol ID
2016/2214
Status last verified
Nov 2019
First submitted
28 Jun 2017
Last updated
22 Nov 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing OSU 6162 in people with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, run by Oslo University Hospital at 1 site in Norway.

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 7 inclusion and 20 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 22 Nov 2019. 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 Norway. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Change in Fatigue Severity Scale over time (time frame: Baseline, week 1, 4 12, and 20.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 22 Nov 2019.

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