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Efficacy and Safety of Ryanodex® (EGL-4104) as Adjuvant Treatment in Subjects With Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS)

Phase 2, Single-Site, Open-Label, Randomized, 2-Arm Parallel Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ryanodex® (EGL-4104) as Adjuvant Treatment in Subjects With Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02513095
Enrollment
34
Registered
2015-07-31
Start date
2015-09-30
Completion date
2015-10-31
Last updated
2021-06-29

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Conditions

Heat Stroke

Brief summary

Study EGL-4104-C-1502 is a phase 2, single-site, open-label, randomized, 2-arm parallel study of Ryanodex for the adjuvant treatment of exertional heat stroke (EHS) administered intravenously (IV), to current standard of care (SOC). SOC for the treatment of EHS is defined as effective body cooling, which should be implemented as quickly as available after diagnosis of exertional heat stroke.

Detailed description

The study will take place at emergency medical facilities. Due to the life-threatening nature of exertional heat stroke (EHS), rapid assessment for inclusion into the study and subsequent immediate treatment must occur. Following initial triage and primary assessment of a subject, the subject's baseline status should be documented, and once a diagnosis of EHS is obtained, SOC treatment will be initiated immediately, the subject will be randomized to one of two treatment arms (SOC only or SOC plus Ryanodex). Patients will be remain hospitalized for up to 72 hours after administration of the first dose of study drug and implemented SOC and will receive all necessary supportive measures until resolution of symptoms. Study duration: 72 hours

Interventions

DRUGDantrolene sodium for injectable suspension

Ryanodex will be administered as a rapid IV push as a single doses of 2 mg/kg or as 1 mg/kg.

Sponsors

Quintiles, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects may be entered in the study if they have a core body temperature obtained rectally of ≥ 40.0°C (104°F) * Recent history or suspected recent history (prior 24 hours) of performing intense physical activity (exertional activity) * The subject has an impaired consciousness level as evidenced by a GCS score \< 13 * The subject has tachycardia (heart rate ≥ 100 bpm)

Exclusion criteria

* The subject is diagnosed with or is suspected of having an acute clinically severe infection, which in the opinion of the Investigator may increase the subject's risk for participating in the study and/or may impair the ability of performing and/or interpreting study assessments * The subject has severe hyperthermia secondary to a condition other than heat stroke (e.g., serotonin syndrome, thyrotoxicosis, pheochromocytoma, or brain hemorrhage) * There is likelihood of head trauma in the past 6 months, or other significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, endocrine, or renal illness that in the opinion of the Investigator may increase the subject's risk for participating in the study and/or may impair the ability of performing and/or interpreting study assessments * A female subject has a positive pregnancy test (urine) or evidence of active lactation * Reported known use of potent CYP3A4 inhibitors * A known history of allergy or hypersensitivity to dantrolene * A history of chronic and ongoing assisted mechanical ventilation prior to the onset of EHS via an established artificial or supported airway (e.g., for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease \[COPD\], upper airway disease, impaired respiratory function). Note: Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation as part of supportive measures for the treatment of EHS are allowed

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects Achieving Recovery of Level of Consciousness Defined as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) GCS ≥ 1390 minutes post-randomizationNumber of subjects achieving a Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS) ≥ 13 at or prior to 90 minutes post-randomization. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a reliable and objective way of recording the initial and subsequent level of consciousness in a person after a brain injury. The range of total GCS score is 3 to15 where a higher GCS score represents a better outcome. The scores of subscales are summed to determine the total score\*. A GCS score of 13-15 is considered Mild impairment of consciousness; a GCS score of 9-12 is considered Moderate impairment of consciousness; and a GCS score of 3-8 is considered Severe. \*Subscales: Eyes Response -Spontaneous=4; To sound =3; To Pressure=2; None=1; not tested. Verbal Response- Oriented=5; Confused=4; Words=3; Sounds=2; None-1; Not tested. Motor Response: Obeys Commands=6; Localizes=5; Normal Flexion=4; Abnormal Flexion=3; Extension=2; None=1; Not tested.

Countries

Saudi Arabia

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Due to the life-threatening nature of EHS, eligible subjects were immediately randomized to enter the study Treatment Phase (up to 120 minutes duration)

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ryanodex Plus Standard of Care
Ryanodex (dantrolene sodium) for injectable suspension administered as an IV bolus, in addition to standard of care (SOC) treatment. Dantrolene sodium for injectable suspension: Ryanodex will be administered as a rapid IV push as a single doses of 2 mg/kg or as 1 mg/kg.
17
Standard of Care Only (SOC)
Standard of Care (SOC) treatment only, consisting of body cooling and supportive measures implemented immediately.
17
Total34

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRyanodex Plus Standard of CareStandard of Care Only (SOC)Total
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
17 Participants17 Participants34 Participants
Glasgow Coma Scale6.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.98
5.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.18
6.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.55
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants3 Participants9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants2 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
8 Participants10 Participants18 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants5 Participants13 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants12 Participants21 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 170 / 17
other
Total, other adverse events
17 / 1717 / 17
serious
Total, serious adverse events
4 / 173 / 17

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Subjects Achieving Recovery of Level of Consciousness Defined as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) GCS ≥ 13

Number of subjects achieving a Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS) ≥ 13 at or prior to 90 minutes post-randomization. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a reliable and objective way of recording the initial and subsequent level of consciousness in a person after a brain injury. The range of total GCS score is 3 to15 where a higher GCS score represents a better outcome. The scores of subscales are summed to determine the total score\*. A GCS score of 13-15 is considered Mild impairment of consciousness; a GCS score of 9-12 is considered Moderate impairment of consciousness; and a GCS score of 3-8 is considered Severe. \*Subscales: Eyes Response -Spontaneous=4; To sound =3; To Pressure=2; None=1; not tested. Verbal Response- Oriented=5; Confused=4; Words=3; Sounds=2; None-1; Not tested. Motor Response: Obeys Commands=6; Localizes=5; Normal Flexion=4; Abnormal Flexion=3; Extension=2; None=1; Not tested.

Time frame: 90 minutes post-randomization

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Ryanodex Plus Standard of CareNumber of Subjects Achieving Recovery of Level of Consciousness Defined as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) GCS ≥ 135 Participants
Standard of CareNumber of Subjects Achieving Recovery of Level of Consciousness Defined as a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) GCS ≥ 132 Participants
p-value: 0.39695% CI: [0.6, 76.8]Chi-squared, Corrected

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026