TRACK-TBI Precision Medicine Part 3 - Option II

Open to people ages 18-65

1. Adults (18-65 years of age, inclusive)
2. Presents to a participating enrollment site and is able to receive treatment within 24 hours of head injury warranting clinical evaluation with a non- contrast cranial CT based on American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clinical policy for TBI imaging.
3. Closest, prior to randomization GCS score of 3 to 8
4. Evidence of TBI on cranial CT, confirmed by:
   • Evidence of contusion and/or
   • Evidence of traumatic axonal microvascular injury (TAMVI)
5. Initial GFAP blood level >1000 pg/mL ≤ 15000 pg/mL determined using a for Research Use Only (RUO) assay(s) or an Investigation Use Only (IUO) assay(s)
6. Participants able to undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, no contraindications
7. Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) willing and able to provide informed consent
8. Participant/LAR able to read, speak, and understand English or Spanish (participating site dependent, where available), including the Informed Consent Form (ICF)

1. Isolated epidural hematoma
2. Bilaterally fixed dilated pupils in the absence of paralytic medications, or evidence of herniation on cranial CT
3. Pre-existing conditions including disabling developmental, neurologic, psychiatric, medical disorder that continues to produce functional disability up to the time of injury; or imminent death based on clinical judgement
4. Order for comfort care placed prior to enrollment
5. Current enrollment in another interventional study
6. Currently pregnant or currently breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6M
7. Current incarceration or in custody
8. On psychiatric hold (e.g. Codes 5150, 5250)
9. Ongoing pre-injury therapy with the Investigational Product (IP), currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy or any contraindicated medications (see CsA Drug contraindications/caution table in Manual of Procedures)
10. Current or medical history of any allergic reactions and/or anaphylactic reactions towards CsA and cremophor (also known as kolliphor®)
11. Severe polytrauma or previous conditions that would preclude conducting any study activities
12. Any spinal cord injury of grade A to D on the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale
13. Primary diagnosis at the enrolling facility of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
14. Body Mass Index (BMI) >35
15. Hemodynamic instability, per participating site physician investigator clinical judgement
16. Current or medical history of renal dysfunction, significant renal failure, or high-risk for renal failure, defined as:
    • Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) or estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) (<60 mL/minute/1.73 m2)
    • Major rhabdomyolysis with creatine kinase > 5,000 IU/L
17. Current or medical history of hepatic disease or serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) value >3 times the upper limit of normal lab value at the screening/baseline visit
18. Current or medical history of serious chronic viral or fungal infection
19. Current or medical history of active mycobacterial infection or anti- tuberculous treatment
20. Medical history of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C virus antibody
21. Any significant disease or disorder (including abnormal laboratory tests) which, in the opinion of the participating site investigator, may either put the patient at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the results of the study
22. Low likelihood of follow up or study compliance, or any other reason, in the opinion of the participating site investigator, the participants should not participate in the study