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Infections, CoronavirusPhase 2NCT04385186

Inactivated Convalescent Plasma as a Therapeutic Alternative in Patients CoViD-19

A Phase 2 study testing Inactivated convalescent plasma and Support treatment in people with Infections, Coronavirus, run by National Blood Center Foundation, Hemolife at 10 sites in Colombia.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Convalescent plasma is a way to provide passive immunity to a person exposed to an infectious agent. It has been used as a therapeutic tool for emerging viral infections without specific treatment and with high morbidity and mortality, such as Influenza H1N1, H5N1, H7N9, Ebola, MERS, SARS-CoV1, and even SARS-Cov2… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Infections, Coronavirus
What is being tested?
Inactivated convalescent plasma and Support treatment
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
10 sitesColombia
Study dates
20 Jun 2020to 30 Dec 2020
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Over 18 years old
  • Confirmed laboratory diagnosis for qRT-PCR to SARS-CoV-2
  • Meet any of the following medical criteria (Defined by WHO): Be currently hospitalized with: Pneumonia, Severe pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (moderate or severe), Sepsis or Septic shock
  • The patient, or his representative, must sign an informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Participate in another clinical trial for CoViD- 19
  • History of acute allergic transfusion reactions due to transfusion of blood or other components, especially plasma components (fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate and platelets),
  • History of allergic reaction due to IgA deficiency
  • Allergic reaction to sodium citrate or riboflavin (vitamin B2)
  • History of immunosuppression

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 1 country.

Andrés F Zuluaga, MD, MSc, MeH contact

3014020291

andres.zuluaga@udea.edu.co

Ana L Muñoz, MSc, PhD contact

ana.munoz@hemolifeamerica.org

10 sites in 1 country

Colombia10 sites
  • National Blood Center Foundation, Hemolife/Fundación Banco Nacional de Sangre Hemolife

    Bogotá, Cundinamarca, 1101

    Ana L Muñoz, MSc, PhD, +573128879089, ana.munoz@hemolifeamerica.org

    Ana L Muñoz, MSc, PhD

  • Clínica Corpas

    Bogotá

  • Clinica Nuestra

    Cali, Valle del Cauca Department

    Diego Gómez, MD, Msc, diego.gomez@clinicanuestra.com

  • E.S.E Hospital San Rafael Facatativa

    Facatativá

    Fernando J Charries, MD, MSc

    José R Almarales, MD, MSc

  • Clínica Antioquía

    Medellín, Antioquía, 0500

    Diego Gómez, MD. MSc, diego.gomez@clinicanuestra.com

  • Clínica Sagrado Corazón

    Medellín, Antioquía, 0500

  • IPS Universitaria

    Medellín, Antioquía, 0500

  • Universidad de Antioquía

    Medellín, Antioquía, 0500

    Andrés F Zuluaga, MD, MSc, MeH, 3014020291, andres.zuluaga@udea.edu.co

    Amanda E Maestre, MD, PhD

  • Clínica Rosales

    Pereira, Risaralda Department

    Diego Gómez, MD, MSc, diego.gomez@clinicanuestra.com

  • Clínica la Estancia

    Popayán

    Diego Gómez, MD, MSc, diego.gomez@clinicanuestra.com

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About this study

Official title: Inactivated Convalescent Plasma as a Therapeutic Alternative in Hospitalized Patients CoViD-19

Convalescent plasma is a way to provide passive immunity to a person exposed to an infectious agent. It has been used as a therapeutic tool for emerging viral infections without specific treatment and with high morbidity and mortality, such as Influenza H1N1, H5N1, H7N9, Ebola, MERS, SARS-CoV1, and even SARS-Cov2, with satisfactory results regarding evolution clinic of patients treated and without significant adverse events reported. One of its main advantages of convalescent plasma is to generate a rapid immune response (even faster than a vaccine), against a pathogen that circulates in a specific geographic area, probably common for both donor and recipient.

Read the detailed description

This study consists of obtaining convalescent plasma by means of apheresis, from recovered donors, who meet the eligibility criteria to donate. Then this plasma will be inactivated by riboflavin and UV based photochemical treatment (Mirasol technology - Terumo BCT®), in order to add more transfusion security to the procedure. Finally, it will be transfused to CoViD-19 patients hospitalized in any of the participating clinics. There are currently no reported significant adverse events associated with this therapy. Have been published two serial cases reports,more evidence is necessary to standardize the treatment.

Being tested
Inactivated convalescent plasma, Support treatment
Keywords
CoViD-19, Pathogen inactivation, Apheresis, Convalescent plasma
Medical subject headings
Coronavirus Infections, COVID-19

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Inactivated convalescent plasmaDrug

    Also called Inactivated convalescent plasma SARS-Cov-2 + Support treatment

    Day 0: Transfusion of 200mL of ABO -Rh compatible inactivated convalescent plasma, Start of support treatment selected by medical staff according to each institutional protocol

    Day 1: Transfusion of 200mL of ABO -Rh compatible inactivated convalescent plasma

  • Support treatmentDrug

    Also called Support treatment under medical decision

    Day 0: Start of support treatment selected by medical staff according to each each institutional protocol

Study groups in NCT04385186
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Convalescent plasma+Support treatment selected by the hospitalExperimentalParticipants will receive two doses of ABO - Rh compatible inactivated convalescent plasma, each one of 200 mililiters (mL), with a 24-hour interval via transfusion, for a final volume of 400 mL, meanwhile they continue to receive the supportive treatment chosen by the hospitals, according to each institutional protocol.
Receives: Drug: Inactivated convalescent plasma; Drug: Support treatment
Support treatment selected by the hospitalActive comparatorThe best support treatment selected by the hospital, according to each institutional protocol. Due to the ongoing development of knowledge of pathophysiology and scientific evidence of the available alternatives, it will be selected at the time of treatment.
Receives: Drug: Support treatment

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mortality reduction in CoViD-19 patients treated with inactivated convalescent plasma + support treatment

    To assess the efficacy in reducing mortality in CoViD-19 patients treated with inactivated convalescent plasma together with the support treatment selected by the respective hospital

    Measured: Over a period of 28 days

Secondary outcomes (25)
  1. Clinical evolution

    Number of Participants with resolution of fever (<38ºC temperature)

    Measured: Over a period of 28 days

  2. Clinical evolution by seven-parameter ordinal scale

    The clinical improvement will be established with a two-point improvement within this seven categories (recommended by World Organization Health-WHO): 1) Not hospitalized, with resumption of normal activities 2) Not hospitalized, but unable to resume normal activities 3) Hospitalized that does not require supplemental oxygen 4) Hospitalized requiring supplemental oxygen 5) Hospitalized requiring high-flow nasal oxygen therapy, non-invasive mechanical ventilation, or both 6) Hospitalized requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, invasive mechanical ventilation, or both 7) death

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  3. Multi-organ failure progression

    Evolution by SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment), The range is between 0 and 24 points, with the highest scores being indicators of a more serious illness

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  4. Change in hemoglobin concentration

    Compare the change in hemoglobin concentration at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  5. Change in blood cell count

    Compare the change in blood cell count at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  6. Change in serum creatinine level

    Compare the change in Serum creatinine concentration at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  7. Change in aspartate aminotransferase level

    Compare the change in aspartate aminotransferase level at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  8. Change in alanin aminotransferase level

    Compare the change in Alanine aminotransferase levels at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  9. Change in bilirubin level

    Compare the change in bilirubin levels at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  10. Change in lactate dehydrogenase level

    Compare the change in lactate dehydrogenase levels at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  11. Change in creatine kinase level

    Compare the change in creatine kinase levels at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  12. Change in creatine kinase MB level

    Compare the change in creatine kinase MB levels at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  13. Change in C reactive protein concentration

    Compare the change in C reactive protein concentration at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment, in mg/L

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  14. Change in D Dimer concentration

    Compare the change in D Dimer concentration at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  15. Change in Procalcitonin concentration

    Compare the change in procalcitonin concentration at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  16. Change in IL6 level

    Compare the change in IL6 level at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after treatment

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  17. Radiography imaging

    Resolution of chest radiography imaging findings (example, bilateral, peripheral and basal predominant ground-glass opacity, consolidation, or both)

    Measured: Over a period of 60 days

  18. Tomography imaging

    Resolution of tomography imaging (example, patches located in the subpleural regions of the lung)

    Measured: Over a period of 60 days

  19. Assessment of oxygenation

    Arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) in mmHg / Inspired fraction of oxygen (FIO2) ratio

    Measured: 3, 7, 14 and 28 days

  20. Viral Load

    Viral Load Quantification

    Measured: 0, 3, 7 days and until hospital discharge or a maximum of 60 days whichever comes first

  21. Antibody titer

    Neutralizing antibody anti SARS-CoV-2 titer evolution

    Measured: Day 0, Day 3 and Day 7

  22. Oxygen-free days through Day 60

    Number of days without use of Oxygen

    Measured: Until hospital discharge or a maximum of 60 days whichever comes first

  23. Mechanical ventilation-free days through Day 28

    Number of days without use of mechanical ventilation

    Measured: Until hospital discharge or a maximum of 28 days whichever comes first

  24. Intensive Care Unit (ICU)-free days through Day 28

    Time outside of ICU, in days

    Measured: Until hospital discharge or a maximum of 28 days whichever comes first

  25. Hospital-free days through Day 60

    Time outside of the hospital, in days

    Measured: Until hospital discharge or a maximum of 60 days whichever comes first

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 May 2020
  2. Study start20 Jun 2020 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2020 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2020 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
MULTICENTER, CONTROLLED, RANDOMIZED, SIMPLE BLIND, CLINICAL TRIAL
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04385186
Sponsor's protocol ID
CT01
Status last verified
May 2020
First submitted
6 May 2020
Last updated
2 Jun 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Epstein J, Burnouf T. Points to consider in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma. Vox Sang. 2020 Aug;115(6):485-487. doi: 10.1111/vox.12939. Epub 2020 May 14. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32319102
  • Shen C, Wang Z, Zhao F, Yang Y, Li J, Yuan J, Wang F, Li D, Yang M, Xing L, Wei J, Xiao H, Yang Y, Qu J, Qing L, Chen L, Xu Z, Peng L, Li Y, Zheng H, Chen F, Huang K, Jiang Y, Liu D, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Liu L. Treatment of 5 Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 With Convalescent Plasma. JAMA. 2020 Apr 28;323(16):1582-1589. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.4783.

    PubMed 32219428
  • Casadevall A, Pirofski LA. The convalescent sera option for containing COVID-19. J Clin Invest. 2020 Apr 1;130(4):1545-1548. doi: 10.1172/JCI138003. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32167489

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Inactivated convalescent plasma and Support treatment in people with Infections, Coronavirus, run by National Blood Center Foundation, Hemolife at 10 sites in Colombia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in Colombia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Andrés F Zuluaga, MD, MSc, MeH (3014020291, andres.zuluaga@udea.edu.co), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mortality reduction in CoViD-19 patients treated with inactivated convalescent plasma + support treatment (time frame: Over a period of 28 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04385186, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jun 2020.

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