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NCT07275515
PHASE2

DIROXIMEL FUMARATE TO REDUCE PERIHAEMATOMAL OEDEMA IN INTRACEREBRAL HAEMORRHAGE: DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille

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Summary

Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is a life-threatening condition, still devoided of specific treatment. Peri-haematomal oedema (PHO) develops in the ensuing days after ICH onset and worsens functional outcome. Hence, PHO is a promising therapeutic target but until now there is no specific treatment for PHO. The occurrence and growth of PHO is mainly mediated by inflammation. We hypothesize that a modulation of inflammation is effective in reducing PHO growth, therefore improving the functional outcome of ICH patients. From animal studies to human post-mortem studies, our team has demonstrated a key role for erythroid-related nuclear factor 2 (Nrf2) in PHO. Indeed, this transcription factor promotes the protective effect of inflammation: Nrf2 activation enhances antioxidant defenses and increases rates of blood resorption. Therefore, Nrf2 emerges as a promising and innovative therapeutic target. Taking into account the prolonged time interval between de novo drug discovery and use in clinical practice, drug repurposing is an interesting option for the unmet clinical need of reducing PHO. We chose Diroximel Fumarate (DRF) which is a safe and effective Nrf2 activator widely used in multiple sclerosis (dimethyl fumarate is on the market since 2013, and DRF since 2019) to modulate inflammation and to establish the efficacy of Nrf2 activation in reducing PHO growth and, ultimately, in improving the functional prognosis after ICH.

Official title: DIROXIMEL FUMARATE TO REDUCE PERIHAEMATOMAL OEDEMA IN INTRACEREBRAL HAEMORRHAGE: A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL (DARLENE)

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

192

Start Date

2026-02-01

Completion Date

2029-03

Last Updated

2025-12-18

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

DRF

2\*231 mg of Diroximel Fumarate (DRF) per day for 7 days then 4\*231 mg per day for 14 days.

DRUG

Placebo

2 capsules of matching placebo per day for 7 days than 4 capsules of matching placebo per day for 14 days.

Locations (1)

CHU de Lille

Lille, France