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Biomarker and Edema Attenuation in IntraCerebral Hemorrhage (BEACH)

Biomarker and Edema Attenuation in IntraCerebral Hemorrhage (BEACH) Phase 2a Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05020535
Acronym
BEACH
Enrollment
120
Registered
2021-08-25
Start date
2022-10-10
Completion date
2027-10-01
Last updated
2026-04-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Keywords

Intracerebral hemorrhage, MW01-6-189WH, MW189, Radiographic perihematomal edema, Neuroinflammation, Cerebral edema

Brief summary

This first-in-patient phase 2a pilot study will assess the safety and tolerability of MW01-6-189WH (hereafter called MW189) in patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).

Detailed description

This first-in-patient phase 2a pilot study will assess the safety and tolerability of MW01-6-189WH (hereafter called MW189) in patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH). This study will monitor exploratory radiographic and clinical endpoints, explore the use of biochemical biomarkers to demonstrate target engagement and biological response to a potential new therapy targeted to neuroinflammation and synaptic dysfunction mechanisms. MW189 is a novel small molecule drug candidate developed as a selective suppressor of disease-and injury-induced proinflammatory cytokine overproduction associated with destructive neuroinflammation/synaptic dysfunction cycles. In animal models of acute brain injuries such as ICH and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), MW189 attenuates neuroinflammation, reduces cerebral edema, and improves functional and cognitive performance. The investigators seek to establish if these targets are modified in humans with ICH.

Interventions

DRUGMW189

MW189 (0.25 mg/kg) is administered within 24 hours of symptom onset and every 12 hours for up to 5 days (10 total doses) or until discharge (if earlier than 5 days)

OTHERSaline

Administration of saline within 24 hours of symptom onset and every 12 hours for up to 5 days (10 total doses) or until discharge (if earlier than 5 days)

Sponsors

Johns Hopkins University
Lead SponsorOTHER
University of Kentucky
CollaboratorOTHER
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
CollaboratorNIH

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Participants, study staff, analytic staff (to patient identifiers), sponsor staff (only to treatment allocation, unblinded to enable handling and review of data and drug accountability prior to database lock)

Intervention model description

Parallel 1:1

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Confirmed diagnosis of spontaneous, non-traumatic ICH. * 10 mL ≤ ICH ≤ 60 mL (confirmed via diagnostic and stability CT scans utilizing volumetric assessment) * Participants receiving anticoagulants are eligible upon reversal and stability within 24hrs after onset of ICH symptoms * Age ≥ 18 years * Able to receive first dose of test article ≤ 24h after onset of ICH symptoms * NIHSS score ≥ 2 at randomization or Glasgow Coma Scale ≥ 5 at randomization * Controlled blood pressure (systolic BP \< 180 mm Hg) at randomization. * Premorbid magnetic resonance spectroscopy (mRS) of 0-2 * Has adequate venous access * No planned surgical intervention except EVD * Written informed consent from the patient or legally authorized representative (LAR)

Exclusion criteria

* Unstable hematoma defined as \> 6 mL increase as compared to previous CT volume taken at least 6 hours apart within 24 hrs after onset of ICH symptoms. * Anticipated neurosurgical evacuation by open surgery or minimally invasive surgery with or without Alteplase (EVD allowed). * Uncontrolled temp \>38.5˚C at enrollment. * Signs of intracranial infection or emergence of a systemic infection * Is pregnant or lactating * Signs of liver and kidney chronic disease (i.e. creatinine \>2, bilirubin \> 3, receiving dialysis) * Non-reversible bleeding diathesis * Used any chronic immunosuppressants or chronic anti-inflammatory drugs (excluding low-dose aspirin), by any route of administration within the past 7 days. * Anticipated withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies within the first week after admission. * In the opinion of the investigator, patient has any contraindication to the planned study assessments. * In the opinion of the investigator, patient has a condition that could interfere with the proposed treatment or unacceptably increase the individual's risk by participating in the study. * Concomitant enrollment in another acute interventional study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in the proportion of all cause-morality between arms7 days post-randomizationAssess the safety and tolerability of MW189 for patients as determined by the rate of death during the treatment period.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORLinda Van Eldik

University of Kentucky

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026