Trial Outcomes & Findings for Fingolimod as a Treatment of Cerebral Edema After Intracerebral Hemorrhage (NCT NCT04088630)

NCT ID: NCT04088630

Last Updated: 2025-01-23

Results Overview

Number of participants with clinically significant cardiac events. Clinically significant cardiac events include myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack, any heart failure, bradycardia and heart block. Cardiac events were monitored with telemetry up to and after 72 hours while hospitalized. A check in was performed at 30 days with an in-person clinical or hospital visit to ascertain any cardiac events via patient discussion and medical record review.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Target enrollment

28 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 30 days post-ictus

Results posted on

2025-01-23

Participant Flow

Adult patients coming the Emergency Department or direct admitted to the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital between August 2020 and June 2023 with the diagnosis of spontaneous ICH will be identified as potentially eligible participants and screened by interview.

Consented participants who can be administered an oral drug will be allocated to Fingolimod or Placebo study groups using a computer-based random number-generating allocation. Consented participants who are unable to be administered the oral drug or placebo are assigned to the open-label group.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Fingolimod
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Open-label Fingolimod
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Overall Study
STARTED
9
8
11
Overall Study
24h Post-ictus
8
7
11
Overall Study
72h Post-ictus
9
7
10
Overall Study
5-7 Days
9
6
7
Overall Study
10-14 Days
4
2
7
Overall Study
30 Days
9
5
7
Overall Study
90 Days
9
5
8
Overall Study
180 Days
6
5
5
Overall Study
365 Days
3
4
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
4
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
4
8

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Fingolimod
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Open-label Fingolimod
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
3
2
6
Overall Study
Death
3
1
1
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Fingolimod as a Treatment of Cerebral Edema After Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Total
n=28 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
71.0 years
n=5 Participants
67.0 years
n=7 Participants
59.0 years
n=5 Participants
66.0 years
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Prior stroke
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
Hypertension
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=4 Participants
Diabetes
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Coronary Artery Disease
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Hyperlipidemia
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=4 Participants
Obesity
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Atrial Fibrillation
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
Smoking Status
Current or Former
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=4 Participants
Smoking Status
Never
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
Smoking Status
Unknown
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
Antiplatelet medication
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
Anticoagulant Medication
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 30 days post-ictus

Population: All enrolled participants

Number of participants with clinically significant cardiac events. Clinically significant cardiac events include myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack, any heart failure, bradycardia and heart block. Cardiac events were monitored with telemetry up to and after 72 hours while hospitalized. A check in was performed at 30 days with an in-person clinical or hospital visit to ascertain any cardiac events via patient discussion and medical record review.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Cardiac Events
0 Participants
3 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 90 days post-ictus

Population: All enrolled participants by group

Rate of nosocomial infections (UTI, sepsis, and pneumonia) by group

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Rate of Nosocomial Infections (UTI, Sepsis, and Pneumonia)
5 Participants
1 Participants
1 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 30 days post-ictus

Population: All three arms where data were available at 90 days

considered a change ≥ 4 points of the NIHSS between enrollment and 30 days post-ictus. A higher score indicates higher severity and poorer prognosis. Scale is 0-42.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=7 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=7 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=5 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Rate of Neurologic Decline
0 Participants
2 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment

Population: 11 subjects enrolled in open-label arm

Rate of successful administration of fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube in Open-label group only

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Rate of Successful Administration of Fingolimod Through an NGT or Dobhoff Tube
11 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment to 30 days

Population: Subjects where 30 day labs were obtained are included in this analysis

Percent Change in Lymphocyte Subpopulations of CD4+ T Cells

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Percent Change in Lymphocyte Subpopulations of CD4+ T Cells
-5.00 percent change
Interval -14.7 to 40.5
19.6 percent change
Interval -18.8 to 81.9
-2.56 percent change
Interval -10.3 to 3.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment and 30 days

Population: Subjects where 30 day labs were obtained are included in this analysis

Percent change in lymphocyte subpopulations of CD8+ T Cells

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Percent Change in Lymphocyte Subpopulations of CD8+ T Cells
21.6 percent change
Interval -61.5 to 82.9
19.3 percent change
Interval -20.4 to 59.0
21.4 percent change
Interval -6.09 to 113.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment and 30 days

Population: Subjects where 30 day labs were obtained are included in this analysis

Percent change in lymphocyte subpopulations of CD19+ B cells

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Percent Change in Lymphocyte Subpopulations of CD19+ B Cells
9.22 percent change
Interval -84.1 to 43.8
121 percent change
Interval -39.4 to 186.0
0.230 percent change
Interval -16.9 to 16.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment and 365 days

Population: All enrolled subjects included in analysis. Fingolimod group included 18 observations, placebo included 14 observations and open-label included 23 observations across the time period.

Average decrease per day by group in volumetric measurement calculations of hematoma obtained by MRI between enrollment and 365 days. All MRI imaging data obtained on hematoma volume between enrollment and 365 days were used to calculate estimates via a linear mixed effects model controlling for repeated measures within subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Change in Hematoma Volume Obtained by MRI
-210.03 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 23.81
-247.19 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 75.68
-86.29 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 17.74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment and 365 days

Population: All enrolled subjects included in analysis. Fingolimod group included 46 observations, placebo included 39 observations and open-label included 60 observations across the time period.

Average decrease per day by group in volumetric measurement calculations of hematoma obtained by CT between enrollment and 365 days. All CT imaging data obtained on hematoma volume between enrollment and 365 days were used to calculate estimates via a linear mixed effects model controlling for repeated measures within subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Change in Hematoma Volume Obtained by CT
-86.73 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 15.95
-156.84 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 46.35
-90.56 mm^3 per day
Standard Error 54.89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment to 365 days

Population: All enrolled subjects included in analysis. Fingolimod group included 46 observations, placebo included 39 observations and open-label included 60 observations across the time period.

Average decrease per day by group in volumetric measurement calculations of peri-hematomal edema volume between enrollment and 365 days. All CT imaging data obtained on peri-hematomal edema volume between enrollment and 365 days were used to calculate estimates via a linear mixed effects model controlling for repeated measures within subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Change in Peri-hematomal Edema Volume Obtained by CT
-64.93 mm^3
Standard Error 16.33
-65.85 mm^3
Standard Error 47.50
-62.21 mm^3
Standard Error 64.76

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment to 365 days

Population: All enrolled subjects included in analysis. Fingolimod group included 18 observations, placebo included 14 observations and open-label included 23 observations across the time period.

Average decrease per day by group in volumetric measurement calculations of peri-hematomal edema obtained from radiographic imaging (MRI) between enrollment and 365 days. All MRI imaging data obtained on peri-hematomal edema volume between enrollment and 365 days were used to calculate estimates via a linear mixed effects model controlling for repeated measures within subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Change in Peri-hematomal Edema Volume Obtained by MRI
-74.96 mm^3
Standard Error 55.84
-327.12 mm^3
Standard Error 89.61
-118.36 mm^3
Standard Error 31.75

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 365 days

Population: Subjects where score was collected at 365 days.

The scoring range is 0 to 42 points, with higher numbers indicating greater severity. (NIHSS)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=4 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=2 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Total Score (NIHSS)
5 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 8.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
1 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 365 days post-ictus

Population: Subjects where scores were collected at 365 days.

The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) will measure functional recovery and ability to perform activities of daily living. The mRS is a 6 point disability scale with scores ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 5 (severe disability) with 6 indicating death. Lower scores denote better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=6 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=2 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Interviewer-administered Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
2.5 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 3.0
1.5 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 2.0
1.5 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 365 days

Population: Subjects completing instrument at 365 days.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 10 questionnaire will measure patient self-reporting of physical and neurobehavioral functions. Mean T-score for general population is 50 with standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores indicate better physical and mental health. Typically, T-score ranges from 20 to 80.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=3 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=2 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information (PROMIS) 10 Questionnaire
Physical T Score
47.7 score on a scale
Interval 39.8 to 50.8
48.2 score on a scale
Interval 42.3 to 54.1
55.9 score on a scale
Interval 44.9 to 61.9
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information (PROMIS) 10 Questionnaire
Mental T Score
41.1 score on a scale
Interval 41.1 to 50.8
53.4 score on a scale
Interval 47.7 to 59.0
47.7 score on a scale
Interval 33.8 to 62.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 365 days

Population: Subjects completing instrument at 365 days.

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will measure recovery (neurocognitive). Scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores denoting better outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=3 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=2 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
20 score on a scale
Interval 17.0 to 25.0
25 score on a scale
Interval 24.0 to 26.0
24 score on a scale
Interval 21.0 to 25.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 365 days

Population: Subjects completing instrument at 365 days.

Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R) will measure recovery (neurocognitive and speech). Language and Aphasia subscale scores both range from 0 to 100. Higher scores denote better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=3 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=2 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=4 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R)
Language score
90.0 score on a scale
Interval 70.6 to 93.1
98.8 score on a scale
Interval 97.5 to 100.0
96.9 score on a scale
Interval 86.9 to 98.8
Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R)
Aphasia score
95.0 score on a scale
Interval 73.3 to 95.8
100 score on a scale
Interval 100.0 to 100.0
98.3 score on a scale
Interval 94.2 to 100.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 days

Population: All enrolled subjects

Mortality at 30 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Mortality
0 Participants
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days

Mortality at 90 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Mortality
0 Participants
1 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 365 days

Population: All enrolled subjects

All cause mortality within 365 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 Participants
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Fingolimod
n=9 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 Participants
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
All Cause Mortality
1 Participants
3 Participants
1 Participants

Adverse Events

Fingolimod

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Control

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Open-label Fingolimod

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Fingolimod
n=9 participants at risk
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the fingolimod group will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset. Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset
Control
n=8 participants at risk
In addition to Standard of care treatment, those participants randomized to the control group will receive a single dose placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset Control: A single oral placebo pill within 24 hours of symptom onset
Open-label Fingolimod
n=11 participants at risk
In addition to standard of care treatment,10 subjects will be assigned to the open-label group who will receive a single dose of 0.5 mg oral fingolimod within 24 hours of symptom onset to assess feasibility of administration through NGT or Dobhoff tube. Open-label Fingolimod: A single dose of 0.5 mg fingolimod through an NGT or Dobhoff tube within 24 hours of symptom onset
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac event
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • Enrollment to 365 days
0.00%
0/8 • Enrollment to 365 days
0.00%
0/11 • Enrollment to 365 days
Infections and infestations
Infection
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 365 days
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 365 days
45.5%
5/11 • Number of events 5 • Enrollment to 365 days

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Carol Kittel, Senior Biostatistician

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Phone: 336-399-3832

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place