Title
Controlled Trial of ABELADRUG200 in Closed, Severe Head Injury
Phase 1/2 Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial of ABELADRUG200 in Closed, Severe Head Injury
Phase
Phase 1/Phase 2Lead Sponsor
Abela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Study Type
InterventionalStatus
Unknown statusIndication/Condition
Severe Head TraumaIntervention/Treatment
mannitol abeladrug200 ...Study Participants
30This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial at three sites to determine the safety and preliminary efficacy of the study drug to treat severe head trauma (GCS 4-8). It is hypothesized that the drug may lower pressure in the brain, reduce mortality and the patient may have improved neurological function following treatment.
IV 200 ml 28%drug in D5W every six hours, 10 min. duration, until ICP < 20 mmHg, then IV 100 ml same schedule for 24 hours
mannitol plus standard treatment
Control: Standard treatment for severe head trauma including mannitol
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis TBI GCS 4-8 Age 16-70 Exclusion Criteria: Multiple trauma resulting in shock Bilateral absent pupil response Time from injury > 6 hours Brain tumor or mass effect secondary to hemorrhage or brain surgery Pregnancy Confounding condition or injury Spinal cord injury Sustained high blood pressure or arterial oxygen saturation