Neurophyxia BV

In case of insufficient oxygen supply to the brain of a newborn child (perinatal asphyxia), toxic compounds will be formed. These toxic compounds will damage the cells of the brain. 2 Iminobiotin (2 IB) is an investigational medicinal product that is related to vitamin B7. From studies in animals it has been shown that 2-IB may prevent the formation of the toxic compounds. Also it has been shown to be safe in in studies in juvenile animals and in healthy, adult male volunteers. The doctors hope that this will prevent (part of) the potential brain damage that may result from lack of oxygen to the brain.
This study is the first study in the target population: newborn with moderate to severe oxygen shortage during birth. In this study the investigators evaluate short term efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of 2-Iminobiotin. In the follow-up phase the investigators evaluate the long term efficacy and safety.
The study hypothesis is that 2-Iminobiotin will help to decrease the brain damage after oxygen shortage and is indeed safe. The brain damage will be measured both in the first week and during the first two years of life. The study was designed as a study with two parts an open label pilot part (6 patients) and a double-blind randomised part (60 patients). Due to lack of recruitment it was decided in September2014 to stop recruitment after the open label pilot part of the study (6 patients).