Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Febuxostat for conservatively managed intracranial hemorrhage

Official title: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Febuxostat in the Treatment of Conservatively Managed Intracranial Hemorrhage Patients

Run by Tanta University · NCT07701512 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether febuxostat can improve outcomes for adults with intracranial hemorrhage who are managed without surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment46 (estimated)
SponsorTanta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 20, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 30, 2026
Study endsJanuary 30, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07701512 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with CT-confirmed intracranial hemorrhage managed conservatively, able to provide consent or have a representative consent on their behalf.

Probably not a fit

Patients needing surgical hematoma evacuation or with major organ dysfunction may not benefit and are excluded.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase 2 interventional trial evaluates the effect of febuxostat 40 mg alongside standard medical care in adults with conservatively managed intracranial hemorrhage. Participants will be assessed for clinical outcomes and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation to see if febuxostat can help reduce secondary brain injury. The study targets patients identified by CT imaging and managed according to clinical guidelines, with informed consent obtained from the patient or a legal representative. Primary safety and exploratory efficacy signals will guide future research on uric acid modulation in this condition.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, febuxostat could reduce secondary brain injury and improve recovery after intracranial hemorrhage.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in related cerebrovascular conditions suggest uric acid pathway modulation may influence oxidative stress, but data in conservatively managed ICH are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* • Age ≥ 18 years old.

  * Diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage confirmed by CT scan.
  * Managed conservatively regarding clinical guidelines.
  * Able to provide informed consent or have a legal representative provide consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patients with a history of previous brain surgery or significant neurological disorders.

  * Severe comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiac disease).
  * Allergy or contraindication to febuxostat.
  * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  * Patients requiring surgical intervention for hematoma evacuation.
  * Renal impairment with SCr \> 4
  * Liver impairment with INR \> 5
  * Significant deterioration ( GCS \< 8 )

Where it's running

  • Neurosurgery department Mansoura university hospitals
    Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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