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SARS-CoV 2Phase 3DORNASESARS2NCT04402970

Dornase Alfa for ARDS in Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)

A Phase 3 study testing Dornase Alfa Inhalation Solution in people with SARS-CoV 2 and ARDS, run by University of Missouri-Columbia at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is designed to evaluate a potential mechanism by which a hyperactive immune response may contribute to death from SARS-CoV-2; by an excessive neutrophil-mediated deposition of cell-free DNA in neutrophil extracellular traps (NET). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
SARS-CoV 2, ARDS
What is being tested?
Dornase Alfa Inhalation Solution
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
19 Jun 2020to 31 Dec 2020
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • Age > 18 years
  • Hospitalized and mechanically ventilated for illness related to SARS-CoV-2
  • Confirmed positive SARS-CoV-2 infection by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • individual or surrogate ability to sign informed consent
  • negative, urine-based pregnancy test in females

Who cannot join

  • contraindication or intolerance to dornase alfa
  • mechanical ventilation expected to be less than 48 hours
  • life expectancy less than 24 hours based upon judgement of treating physician
  • pregnant
  • inability to obtain informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics

    Columbia, Missouri, 65212

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About this study

Official title: Inhaled Dornase Alfa for Treatment of ARDS in Patients With SARS-CoV-2

This study is designed to evaluate a potential mechanism by which a hyperactive immune response may contribute to death from SARS-CoV-2; by an excessive neutrophil-mediated deposition of cell-free DNA in neutrophil extracellular traps (NET). Excessive amounts of NETs can increase rigidity of mucus, clog airways, and be agents for the development of acute respiratory distress (Narasaraju et al., Am J Pathol. 2011). Many aspects of this pathway have been observed in severe SARS-CoV-2 (Zhang et al., Respiratory research. 2020). Dornase alfa (DNAse I; Pulmozyme (Genentech) is a nebulized drug that works by degrading cell-free DNA and thus promoting airway clearance and recovery. The investigators hypothesize that by thinning mucus and degrading these NETs further lung damage may be prevented and a reduction in time to recovery may occur. The two aims of the study are to see if inhaled/nebulized dornase alfa will improve clinical outcome measures in SARS-CoV-2 related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and to see if dornase alfa reduces the amount of bronchoalveolar lavage and blood markers of NET activity.

The study will recruit patients who are on mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure related to SARS-CoV-2 positive infection and have ARDS based upon Berlin criteria.

The investigators aim to recruit 10-20 patients for this study.

Read the detailed description

Severe cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection have shown an inflammatory neutrophil and mucus-mediated airway exclusion pathway similar to previously described acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in other viral syndromes (Narasaraju et al., Am J Pathol. 2011). Lung neutrophilia in ARDS is related to significant neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) production and formation. Thus, NET production is likely contributing to the severe lung pathology in SARS-CoV-2 (Yu Zuo et al. Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight. 2020). Recent connections have been made between NET formation in SARS-CoV-2 patients and excessive thrombosis and the development of cytokine storm further warranting evaluation as a potential site for consideration of treatment (Barnes, Betsy et al. J exp Med. 2020). Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I, that acts as a mucolytic by cleaving extracellular chromosomal DNA from NETs and other cell-free DNA. Unknown are the effects of dornase alfa therapy on SARS-CoV-2 related ARDS and if therapy with dornase alfa truly reduces the amount of NETs in the severely damaged lungs.

This study is a non-randomized, single-center, open-label clinical trial to evaluate the potential benefit and cellular mechanism of nebulized dornase alfa administration in mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 related ARDS. Evaluation of dornase alfa effects at a cellular level will be measured by analysis of blood samples before and after the 3 days of therapy for cell-free DNA, quantification of citrullinated histone H3, quantification of Myeloperoxidase-DNA complexes and analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage samples for quantification of NETs and cell count and differential.

Conditions
SARS-CoV 2, ARDS
Being tested
Dornase Alfa Inhalation Solution

What participants receive

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

  • Dornase Alfa Inhalation SolutionDrug

    Also called Pulmozyme

    Nebulized dornase alfa

Study groups in NCT04402970
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Inhaled/nebulized dornase alfaExperimentalPatient to receive inhaled/nebulized dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) 2.5 mg twice daily in the ventilator circuit for 3 days, along with standard of care for ARDS.
Receives: Drug: Dornase Alfa Inhalation Solution
Standard of careNo interventionStandard of care provided for ARDS.

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Arterial Blood Oxygen Content to Fraction of Inspired Oxygen Ratio (PaO2/FiO2)

    Daily evaluation of PaO2/FiO2 ratio at baseline prior to starting therapy and on days 1,2,3,4,5 and 14 if applicable

    Measured: 14 days

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change in Static Lung Compliance

    Daily evaluation of static lung compliance, measured by change in driving pressure over volume delivered, at baseline prior to starting therapy and on days 1,2,3,4,5 and 14 if applicable

    Measured: 14 days

  2. Duration of Mechanical Ventilation

    Number of days on mechanical ventilation

    Measured: From start of mechanical ventilation until extubation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

  3. Length of ICU Stay

    Number of days in the medical intensive care unit

    Measured: From date of first admission to intensive care unit until discharge/transfer out of the ICU or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

  4. Length of Hospitalization

    Number of days as an inpatient at the University of Missouri

    Measured: From date of hospital admission until discharge from acute care hospital or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

  5. Secondary Bacterial Infections

    Determination of secondary bacterial infections based upon positive culture results and clinical diagnosis by treating physician.

    Measured: From date of randomization until first positive culture or clinical diagnosis of infection if occurs, assessed up to 3 months

  6. Mortality

    All cause mortality

    Measured: 28 and 90 day evaluation

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 May 2020
  2. Study start19 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2020
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2020

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Nebulized dornase alfa will be administered through the ventilator circuit at a dose of 2.5 mg, 12 hours apart, for 3 consecutive days. Patients will also receive lung protective ventilation (VC 6-8 ml/kg predicted body weight), plateau pressure \< 30 centimeters of water pressure (cmH2O), targeted driving pressure \< 15, neuromuscular blockade if indicated, and prone positioning based upon arterial blood content to fraction of inspired oxygen ratio (PaO2/FiO2) \< 150 or upon treating physician decision; along with all other ICU care based upon best practice standards and evidence based medicine.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04402970
Sponsor's protocol ID
2022206
Acronym
DORNASESARS2
Status last verified
Apr 2021
First submitted
20 May 2020
Last updated
14 Apr 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Barnes BJ, Adrover JM, Baxter-Stoltzfus A, Borczuk A, Cools-Lartigue J, Crawford JM, Dassler-Plenker J, Guerci P, Huynh C, Knight JS, Loda M, Looney MR, McAllister F, Rayes R, Renaud S, Rousseau S, Salvatore S, Schwartz RE, Spicer JD, Yost CC, Weber A, Zuo Y, Egeblad M. Targeting potential drivers of COVID-19: Neutrophil extracellular traps. J Exp Med. 2020 Jun 1;217(6):e20200652. doi: 10.1084/jem.20200652.

    PubMed 32302401
  • Narasaraju T, Yang E, Samy RP, Ng HH, Poh WP, Liew AA, Phoon MC, van Rooijen N, Chow VT. Excessive neutrophils and neutrophil extracellular traps contribute to acute lung injury of influenza pneumonitis. Am J Pathol. 2011 Jul;179(1):199-210. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2011.03.013. Epub 2011 May 7.

    PubMed 21703402
  • Zhang G, Zhang J, Wang B, Zhu X, Wang Q, Qiu S. Analysis of clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of 95 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, China: a retrospective analysis. Respir Res. 2020 Mar 26;21(1):74. doi: 10.1186/s12931-020-01338-8.

    PubMed 32216803
  • Earhart AP, Holliday ZM, Hofmann HV, Schrum AG. Consideration of dornase alfa for the treatment of severe COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome. New Microbes New Infect. 2020 Apr 30;35:100689. doi: 10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100689. eCollection 2020 May.

    PubMed 32355564
  • Zuo Y, Yalavarthi S, Shi H, Gockman K, Zuo M, Madison JA, Blair C, Weber A, Barnes BJ, Egeblad M, Woods RJ, Kanthi Y, Knight JS. Neutrophil extracellular traps in COVID-19. JCI Insight. 2020 Jun 4;5(11):e138999. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.138999.

    PubMed 32329756
  • Holliday ZM, Earhart AP, Alnijoumi MM, Krvavac A, Allen LH, Schrum AG. Non-Randomized Trial of Dornase Alfa for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Covid-19. Front Immunol. 2021 Oct 20;12:714833. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.714833. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34745093

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Dornase Alfa Inhalation Solution in people with SARS-CoV 2 and ARDS, run by University of Missouri-Columbia at 1 site in United States.

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 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Apr 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Apr 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Arterial Blood Oxygen Content to Fraction of Inspired Oxygen Ratio (PaO2/FiO2) (time frame: 14 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 NCT04402970, which also lists 6 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 14 Apr 2021.

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