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NCT03557333

Safety and Tolerability of POD-DHE (INP104) in Migraine (STOP 301)

Completed Phase 3 Results posted Last updated 11 March 2021
What this trial tests

Phase 3 trial testing INP104 in Migraine Headache in 360 participants. Completed in 17 March 2020.

Timeline
13 July 2018
Primary endpoint
17 March 2020
17 March 2020

Quick facts

Lead sponsorImpel Pharmaceuticals
PhasePhase 3
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationna
Designsingle group
Maskingnone
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment360
Start date13 July 2018
Primary completion17 March 2020
Estimated completion17 March 2020
Sites36 locations across United States

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Impel Pharmaceuticals — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 18 to 65, any sex, with Migraine Headache. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) Primary · From study enrollment up to Week 26 (for the 24-Week Treatment Group) and up to Week 54 (for the 52-WeekTreatment Group)

Number of participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) whether or not related to study drug.

GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group5
52-Week Treatment Group3
Number of Participants With Non-serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) Primary · From first use of INP104 up to Week 26 (for the 24-Week Treatment Group) and up to Week 54 (for the 52-WeekTreatment Group)

Number of participants with non-serious treatment emergent adverse events (AEs), whether or not related to study drug.

GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group241
52-Week Treatment Group61
Change in Nasal Mucosa Primary · Baseline up to Week 24 (for the 24-Week Treatment Group) and Baseline up to Week 52 (for the 52-WeekTreatment Group)

Mean change from baseline in Quantitative Scoring Scale for Evaluation of the Nasal Mucosa (QSS-NM) score, reported at designated intervals on study. This scale was scored by otolaryngologists during routine endoscopy of the upper nasal cavity of participants. A minimum score of 0 means no issues were detected. A maximum score of 34 indicates severe issues (worse outcome).

Week 4
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group0.2± 1.26
52-Week Treatment Group0.0± 0.62
Week 8
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group0.2± 1.43
52-Week Treatment Group0.1± 0.91
Week 12
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group0.1± 0.93
52-Week Treatment Group0.1± 0.78
Week 24
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group0.1± 0.88
52-Week Treatment Group0.0± 0.79
Week 36
GroupValue95% CI
52-Week Treatment Group-0.1± 0.68
Week 52
GroupValue95% CI
52-Week Treatment Group-0.1± 0.61
Change in Olfactory Function Primary · Baseline up to Week 24 (for the 24-Week Treatment Group) and Baseline up to Week 52 (for the 52-WeekTreatment Group)

Mean change from baseline in olfactory function score, assessed using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), and reported at designated intervals on study. The UPSIT is a 40 question scratch and sniff test of olfactory function. The minimum score of 0 indicates worst olfactory function, and the maximum score of 40 indicates the highest level of olfactory function detectable by the test.

Week 12
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group-0.48± 2.690
52-Week Treatment Group-0.18± 2.573
Week 24
GroupValue95% CI
24-Week Treatment Group-0.22± 2.270
52-Week Treatment Group0.03± 2.373
Week 36
GroupValue95% CI
52-Week Treatment Group-0.13± 2.930
Week 52
GroupValue95% CI
52-Week Treatment Group-0.80± 2.710

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Week 0 to Week 24 (for the 24-Week Treatment Group) and Week 0 to Week 52 (for the 52-Week Treatment Group). Reporting threshold: 2%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

24-Week Treatment Group
Serious: 5/354 (1%)
Deaths: 0/354
52-Week Treatment Group
Serious: 3/73 (4%)
Deaths: 0/73

Serious adverse events (8 terms)

ReactionSystem24-Week Treatment Group52-Week Treatment Group
Visual impairmentEye disorders
Intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders
Clavicle fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Rib fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Status migrainosusNervous system disorders
Abortion spontaneousPregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Ovarian massReproductive system and breast disorders
Pulmonary embolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Other adverse events (31 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystem24-Week Treatment Group52-Week Treatment Group
Nasal congestionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
Nasal discomfortRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Product taste abnormalProduct Issues
SinusitisInfections and infestations
Sinus congestionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
EpistaxisRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations
Olfactory test abnormalInvestigations
DizzinessNervous system disorders
Pharyngitis streptococcalInfections and infestations
Viral upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
Product package associated injuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Nasal mucosal disorderRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
BronchitisInfections and infestations
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
HypertensionVascular disorders
Ear discomfortEar and labyrinth disorders
Foot fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
MyalgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ParaesthesiaNervous system disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute sinusitisInfections and infestations
Procedural painInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Neck painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
SomnolenceNervous system disorders
MenopauseSocial circumstances

Most-reported serious reactions: Visual impairment, Intestinal obstruction, Clavicle fracture, Rib fracture, Status migrainosus, Abortion spontaneous, Ovarian mass, Pulmonary embolism.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03557333 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

This study consists of a 4-week screening period, a 24-week treatment period for all participants, followed by a 28-week treatment period extension (to 52 weeks in total) for a subset of at least 60 and up to 80 participants, and a 2-week post-treatment follow-up period.

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Non-Invasive Strategies for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery.
    Trevino JT, Quispe RC, Khan F, Novak V. · · 2020 · cited 59× · PMID 33505777
  2. Recent Advances in Intranasal Administration for Brain-Targeting Delivery: A Comprehensive Review of Lipid-Based Nanoparticles and Stimuli-Responsive Gel Formulations.
    Koo J, Lim C, Oh KT. · · 2024 · cited 57× · PMID 38414526 · DOI 10.2147/ijn.s439181
  3. Dihydroergotamine (DHE) - Then and Now: A Narrative Review.
    Silberstein SD, Shrewsbury SB, Hoekman J. · · 2020 · cited 47× · PMID 31737909 · DOI 10.1111/head.13700
  4. STOP 301: A Phase 3, open-label study of safety, tolerability, and exploratory efficacy of INP104, Precision Olfactory Delivery (POD<sup>®</sup> ) of dihydroergotamine mesylate, over 24/52 weeks in acute treatment of migraine attacks in adult patients.
    Smith TR, Winner P, Aurora SK, Jeleva M, et al · · 2021 · cited 19× · PMID 34363701 · DOI 10.1111/head.14184
  5. Advancements in Nanocarrier Systems for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery.
    Nguyen TT, Duong VA. · · 2025 · cited 17× · PMID 40430435 · DOI 10.3390/ph18050615
  6. Variability in recurrence rates with acute treatments for migraine: why recurrence is not an appropriate outcome measure.
    Tepper SJ, Ailani J, Ray S, Hirman J, et al · · 2022 · cited 4× · PMID 36414952 · DOI 10.1186/s10194-022-01519-4
  7. The Pharmacokinetics of Drugs Delivered to the Upper Nasal Space.
    Shrewsbury SB. · · 2023 · cited 3× · PMID 37537422 · DOI 10.1007/s40290-023-00495-7
  8. Neuro-Immune Crosstalk: Molecular Mechanisms, Biological Functions, Diseases, and Therapeutic Targets.
    Guo X, Liu H, Song YJ, Wang JH, et al · · 2026 · cited 2× · PMID 41583906 · DOI 10.1002/mco2.70497

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