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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Efficacy and Safety Study of Desmoteplase to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke (DIAS-4)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2008-005539-14
    Trial protocol
    BE   SE   FI   IE   DK   GB   IT   EE   ES  
    Global end of trial date
    07 Oct 2014

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    09 Jul 2016
    First version publication date
    09 Jul 2016
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    012649A
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT00856661
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    H. Lundbeck A/S
    Sponsor organisation address
    Ottiliavej 9, Valby, Denmark, 2500
    Public contact
    LundbeckClinicalTrials@lundbeck.com , H. Lundbeck A/S, LundbeckClinicalTrials@lundbeck.com
    Scientific contact
    LundbeckClinicalTrials@lundbeck.com , H. Lundbeck A/S, LundbeckClinicalTrials@lundbeck.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    07 Oct 2014
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    07 Oct 2014
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    07 Oct 2014
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    Yes
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To determine whether desmoteplase is effective and safe in the treatment of patients with acute ischaemic stroke when given within 3 to 9 hours from onset of stroke symptoms.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The trial was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (2008) and ICH Good Clinical Practice (1996)
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    30 Mar 2009
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Safety
    Long term follow-up duration
    2 Years
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 45
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Estonia: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Finland: 12
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Ireland: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 51
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Brazil: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 19
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Chile: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Mexico: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Thailand: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Taiwan: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 86
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Vietnam: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    South Africa: 1
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    270
    EEA total number of subjects
    123
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    84
    From 65 to 84 years
    182
    85 years and over
    4

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Subjects who met each of the inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were eligible to participate in the study

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Period
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Desmoteplase
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Desmoteplase
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Powder for solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous bolus use
    Dosage and administration details
    90 μg/kg bodyweight, IV, single bolus over 1 to 2 minutes on 1st day

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Powder for solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous bolus use
    Dosage and administration details
    IV, single bolus over 1 to 2 minutes on 1st day

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Desmoteplase Placebo
    Started
    135
    135
    Treated
    126
    131
    Completed
    108
    106
    Not completed
    27
    29
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    1
    2
         Physician decision
    8
    5
         Death
    15
    18
         Lost to follow-up
    1
    3
         Protocol deviation
    2
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Desmoteplase
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group values
    Desmoteplase Placebo Total
    Number of subjects
    135 135 270
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    42 42 84
        From 65-84 years
    90 92 182
        85 years and over
    3 1 4
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    69.1 ( 11.1 ) 68.2 ( 12.5 ) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    72 69 141
        Male
    63 66 129
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        Black or African American
    11 9 20
        White
    111 115 226
        Asian
    7 6 13
        Other
    6 5 11

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Desmoteplase
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Primary: Modified Rankin Scale Score (mRS) (Percentage of Participants With mRS Scores 0-2)

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    End point title
    Modified Rankin Scale Score (mRS) (Percentage of Participants With mRS Scores 0-2)
    End point description
    The mRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to provide a global assessment of the patients' dependency after stroke. The scale consists of a single item measuring the patient’s function based on the ability to perform daily activities. The patient is rated on a 7-point scale from 0 to 6, where a score of 5 corresponds to severe disability, and 6 to death. Assessment of a pre-stroke mRS score is based on an interview addressing the status of the patient prior to the stroke
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 90
    End point values
    Desmoteplase Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    124
    128
    Units: percentage
        number (not applicable)
    41.9
    35.9
    Statistical analysis title
    Modified Rankin Scale Score (mRS)
    Statistical analysis description
    Statistical Analysis 1 for Modified Rankin Scale Score (mRS) (Percentage of Participants With mRS Scores 0-2). All patients who were treated and had at least one valid post-baseline assessment of the mRS. As death is a valid outcome on the mRS, patients who died within 90 days after IMP administration were included. If no assessment was available for last observation carried forward after baseline, the mRS score was set to 5 if alive, or 6, if otherwise = death
    Comparison groups
    Desmoteplase v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    252
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.229
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    1.45
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.79
         upper limit
    2.64

    Secondary: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Score

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    End point title
    National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Score
    End point description
    The NIHSS is a clinician-rated, 15-item scale designed to assess the severity of stroke-related neurological deficits: level of consciousness, eye movements, visual fields, facial symmetry, motor strength (arm and leg), coordination, sensation, language (aphasia and dysarthria), and neglect. Each item is rated on a 3-, 4-, or 5-point scale ranging from 0 (normal) to the maximum score (extremely severe symptoms). The total score of the 15 items ranges from 0 to 42, where lower scores indicate less impairment. Results are shown as percentage of participants with NIHSS Score <=1 or NIHSS Decrease >=8
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    90 days
    End point values
    Desmoteplase Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    124
    128
    Units: percent
        number (not applicable)
    49.2
    50.8
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis for NIHSS Score
    Statistical analysis description
    Statistical Analysis for National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Score. (Percentage of Participants With NIHSS Score <=1 or NIHSS Decrease >=8. Two and three patients from the desmoteplase and placebo group, respectively, had no valid functional assessment done. Hence, the full analysis set consisted of 124 and 128 patients, respectively.
    Comparison groups
    Desmoteplase v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    252
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.9401
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    0.98
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.59
         upper limit
    1.62

    Secondary: Composite of mRS & NIHSS Response

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    End point title
    Composite of mRS & NIHSS Response
    End point description
    Percentage of Participants With mRS Scores 0-2 and NIHSS score <= 1 or NIHSS Decrease >= 8.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 90
    End point values
    Desmoteplase Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    124
    128
    Units: percent
        number (not applicable)
    32.3
    28.9
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis for Composite of mRS & NIHSS
    Statistical analysis description
    Percentage of Participants With mRS Scores 0-2 and NIHSS score <= 1 or NIHSS score Decrease >= 8. All patients treated, who had at least one valid post-baseline assessment of the mRS and with a baseline NIHSS score of 8 to 24. If no assessment was available for last observation carried forward after baseline, the mRS score was set to 5 if the patient was known to be alive, or 6, if otherwise = dead.
    Comparison groups
    Desmoteplase v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    252
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.5076
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Log odds ratio
    Point estimate
    1.22
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.68
         upper limit
    2.18

    Secondary: Modified Ranking Scale Score (Using the Ordinal Scale)

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    End point title
    Modified Ranking Scale Score (Using the Ordinal Scale)
    End point description
    The mRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to provide a global assessment of the patients' dependency after stroke. The scale consists of a single item measuring the patient’s function based on the ability to perform daily activities. The patient is rated on a 7-point scale from 0 to 6, where a score of 5 corresponds to severe disability, and 6 to death. Assessment of a pre-stroke mRS score is based on an interview addressing the status of the patient prior to the stroke
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 90
    End point values
    Desmoteplase Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    124
    128
    Units: Scores on a scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    3.02 ( 0.14 )
    3.12 ( 0.15 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis for Modified Ranking Scale
    Statistical analysis description
    Statistical Analysis for Modified Ranking Scale Score (Using the Ordinal Scale). All patients treated, who had at least one valid post-baseline assessment of the mRS. As death is a valid outcome on the mRS, patients who died within 90 days after IMP administration were included
    Comparison groups
    Desmoteplase v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    252
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.6146
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Log odds ratio
    Point estimate
    1.12
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.72
         upper limit
    1.75

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    First dose to follow-up
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    16.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    IV, single bolus over 1 to 2 minutes 3-9 hours after symptoms onset

    Reporting group title
    Desmoteplase
    Reporting group description
    90 ug/kg, IV, single bolus over 1 to 2 minutes 3-9 hours after symptoms onset

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo Desmoteplase
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    56 / 131 (42.75%)
    61 / 126 (48.41%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    18
    14
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    3
    2
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Cardiac valve fibroelastoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Colorectal cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatocellular carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung adenocarcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metastases to central nervous system
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Catheter site phlebitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Death
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Multi-organ failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Aspiration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Pneumonia aspiration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumothorax
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 131 (2.29%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory acidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory distress
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Psychiatric disorders
    Agitation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Major depression
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Suicidal ideation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood culture positive
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Electrocardiogram abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemoglobin decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nih stroke scale score increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oxygen saturation decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Platelet count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory rate increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Hip fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Acute myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    4 / 126 (3.17%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Bradycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Cardiac failure congestive
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac tamponade
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Cardiomyopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Left ventricular dysfunction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Mitral valve incompetence
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sick sinus syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ventricular tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Basal ganglia haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Brain oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 131 (4.58%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 6
    1 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    Brain stem stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Carotid artery stenosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebral artery occlusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebral haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Depressed level of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Embolic stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Grand mal convulsion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhage intracranial
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
    Haemorrhagic transformation stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    4 / 126 (3.17%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intracranial pressure increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Ischaemic cerebral infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemic stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 131 (3.82%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    Loss of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neurological decompensation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Stroke in evolution
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 131 (4.58%)
    10 / 126 (7.94%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 6
    3 / 11
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    1 / 3
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Transient ischaemic attack
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia of chronic disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Coagulopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Deficiency anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Iron deficiency anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Normochromic normocytic anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pernicious anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Pupils unequal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haematochezia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholangitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cholelithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal failure acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Bacterial sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchopneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Endocarditis bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    Pneumonia bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    5 / 126 (3.97%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    Pulmonary sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Pyelonephritis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 131 (1.53%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Staphylococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    2 / 126 (1.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urosepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    0 / 126 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypoglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 131 (0.00%)
    1 / 126 (0.79%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo Desmoteplase
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    107 / 131 (81.68%)
    98 / 126 (77.78%)
    Investigations
    Blood potassium decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    8 / 126 (6.35%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    Nih stroke scale score increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 131 (7.63%)
    8 / 126 (6.35%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    9
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 131 (6.87%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    3
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 131 (10.69%)
    16 / 126 (12.70%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    16
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    4 / 126 (3.17%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    4
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 131 (9.92%)
    11 / 126 (8.73%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    11
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 131 (16.79%)
    22 / 126 (17.46%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    26
    Stroke in evolution
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    7 / 126 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    7
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    11 / 126 (8.73%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    12
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    7 / 126 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    7
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 131 (8.40%)
    8 / 126 (6.35%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    8
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    32 / 131 (24.43%)
    30 / 126 (23.81%)
         occurrences all number
    32
    30
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 131 (6.11%)
    6 / 126 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    6
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 131 (10.69%)
    12 / 126 (9.52%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    12
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 131 (9.92%)
    7 / 126 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    8
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 131 (6.11%)
    11 / 126 (8.73%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    11
    Depressive symptom
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 131 (9.92%)
    13 / 126 (10.32%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    13
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 131 (8.40%)
    15 / 126 (11.90%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    15
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    6 / 126 (4.76%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    6
    Urinary retention
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 131 (6.11%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    5
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    9 / 126 (7.14%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    9
    Infections and infestations
    Pneumonia bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 131 (5.34%)
    3 / 126 (2.38%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    3
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 131 (3.05%)
    8 / 126 (6.35%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    Urinary tract infection bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 131 (19.85%)
    22 / 126 (17.46%)
         occurrences all number
    30
    27
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypercholesterolaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 131 (9.16%)
    9 / 126 (7.14%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    9
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 131 (0.76%)
    7 / 126 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 131 (15.27%)
    18 / 126 (14.29%)
         occurrences all number
    21
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    09 May 2012
    The main rationale for the protocol amendment was the introduction of the Post-follow-up visits, up to 2 years after IMP administration. Also, the timing of the post-dose ECG was moved from 24 hours after IMP administration to be done within 4 hours after IMP administration
    18 Oct 2013
    The main rationale for the protocol amendment was adding reads to study design: "...At each site, two consecutive subjects with a baseline NIHSS score of 4-10 cannot be randomised. Hence, one or more subject(s) with a baseline NIHSS score of 11-24 must be randomised following each subject randomised with a baseline NIHSS score of 4-10." Also, the primary and secondary endpoints were additionally analyzed in the subgroup of subjects with a baseline NIHSS score of 8-24. The exploratory analysis of the primary outcome measure, mRS using ordinal logistic regression, was changed to a secondary analysis. The primary outcome measure, mRS, was also analyzed in the subgroup of subjects with time from stroke onset to treatment ≤7hours and >7 hours

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    The study was terminated October 2014. The recruitment into DIAS4 was stopped as the result of DIAS 3 indicated that the study was unlikely to reach its primary endpoint with the current protocol
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