SC IL-1Ra in SAH - Phase III Trial (SCIL) (NCT03249207) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 3
SC IL-1Ra in SAH - Phase III Trial (SCIL)
United Kingdom612 participantsStarted 2018-10-11
Plain-language summary
This phase III trial will establish whether IL-1Ra, with sub-cutaneous (SC) administration twice daily for up to 21 days post aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH), improves clinical outcome as measured by ordinal shift in mRS at 6 months.
Patients with SAH transferred to a neurosurgical centre will be identified and approached for study participation. Following consent, patients will be randomised to receive either IL-1Ra or placebo for a maximum of 21 days from onset of symptoms. Patients who are found to be non-aneurysmal following randomisation will be withdrawn from the study treatment. Blood samples for plasma IL-6 will be obtained prior to randomisation and at day 3-5 post randomisation for IL-6 \& IL-1 measurement. Safety will be measured at 30 days post randomisation and outcome assessed at 6 months post randomisation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with CT positive spontaneous SAH admitted to a participating neurosurgical centre where written informed consent can be obtained and study drug can be administered within 72 hours of ictus.
. No concomitant health problems that, in the opinion of the PI or designee, would interfere with participation, administration of study drug or assessment of outcomes including safety.
. Willing and able to give informed consent or consent available from a patient representative for trial inclusion including agreement in principle to receive study drug and undergo all study assessments.
. Male or female aged 18 years or above.
Exclusion criteria
. Unconfirmed or uncertain diagnosis of spontaneous SAH.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Abnormal renal function (creatinine clearance or estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \< 30 ml/minute) documented in the last 3 months prior to this SAH.
. Live vaccinations within the last 10 days of this SAH.
. Previous or concurrent treatment with IL-1Ra known at the time of trial entry or previous participation in this trial.