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Tofacitinib for Treatment of Moderate COVID-19 (I-TOMIC)

Primary Purpose

COVID-19 Pneumonia

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Tofacitinib 10 mg
Placebo
Sponsored by
Yale University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for COVID-19 Pneumonia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 99 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.
  2. Participants with laboratory-confirmed novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection as determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or other commercially available or public health assay prior to Day 1.
  3. Participants with evidence of pneumonia assessed by radiographic imaging (chest x ray or chest CT scan) AND Requiring ≥ 3L O2 OR ≥ 2L O2 and hsCRP > 70 mg/L
  4. Participants who are hospitalized and receiving supportive care for COVID-19.
  5. Participant (or legally authorized representative/surrogate) capable of giving signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Medical Conditions:

  1. Require mechanical ventilation or ECMO on Day 1 at the time of randomization.
  2. Have current, or history of, venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism).
  3. Have a personal or first-degree family history of blood clotting disorders.
  4. Participants who are immunocompromised, with known immunodeficiencies, or taking potent immunosuppressive agents (eg, azathioprine, cyclosporine).
  5. Participants with any current malignancy or lymphoproliferative disorders that requires active treatment
  6. Females of child bearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  7. Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study.
  8. Anticipated survival < 72 hours as assessed by the Investigator.

Infection History:

• Suspected or known active systemic bacterial, fungal, or viral infections (with the exception of COVID-19) including but not limited to:

  • Secondary bacterial pneumonia;
  • Active herpes zoster infection;
  • Known active tuberculosis or history of inadequately treated tuberculosis;
  • Known HBV, HCV, or HIV.

Prior/Concomitant Therapy:

Have received any of the following treatment regimens specified in the timeframes outlined below:

Within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention:

  • Prior treatment with any JAK inhibitors, potent immunosuppressants, or any biologic agents including IL-6 inhibitors (eg, tocilizumab) or IL-1 inhibitors (eg, anakinra);
  • Prior treatment with any potent cytochrome P450 inducer, such as rifampin, within the past 28 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer.

Within 48 hours prior to the first dose of study intervention:

o Treatment with herbal supplements.

Received >/= 20 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent for >/=14 consecutive days in the 4 weeks prior to screening.

Diagnostic Assessments:

  • Severe hepatic impairment, defined as Child-Pugh class C.
  • Severe anemia (hemoglobin <8 g/dL).
  • ANY of the following abnormalities in clinical laboratory tests at screening, confirmed by a single repeat, if deemed necessary:
  • WBC <1000/mm3
  • Absolute lymphocyte count <500 cells/mm3;
  • Absolute neutrophil count <1000 cells/mm3.
  • Alanine transaminase/aspartate transaminase (ALT/AST) > 5 times the upper limit of normal;
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 40 mL/min/1.73 m2);

Other Exclusions:

  • Known allergy to tofacitinib.
  • Investigator site staff or Pfizer employees directly involved in the conduct of the study, site staff otherwise supervised by the investigator, and their respective family members.

Sites / Locations

  • Yale New Haven Health System

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Tofacitinib

Placebo

Arm Description

Tofacitinib will be administered in a dose of 10 mg PO BID until return to their clinical baseline (as defined by supplementary oxygen requirement), and then will continue to be administered at 5 mg PO BID for a total treatment duration of 14 days.

Matching placebo will be administered.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Disease Severity
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether tofacitinib improves the clinical outcomes of patients with moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection as determined by the primary outcome measure: Proportion of subjects alive and not needing any form of mechanical ventilation, high flow oxygen, or ECMO by day 14.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Clinical improvement
Clinical improvement as measured by NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities) at day 14. The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Clinical improvement
Clinical improvement as measured by NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities) (days 3 through day 14): The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time to recovery
Time to recovery [ Time Frame: Day 1 through Day 14] (Day of recovery is defined as the first day on which the subject satisfies one of the following three categories from the ordinal scale: Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities)
Time to clinical improvement
Time to clinical improvement (defined as a 2-point increase on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities). The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Clinical status
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 30 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Clinical status
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 60 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Clinical status
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 90 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Mortality
Mortality rate at day 30
Mortality
Mortality rate at day 60
Mortality
Mortality rate at day 90
Mechanical Ventilatory Support
Proportion of patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support.
Mechanical Ventilatory Support Duration
Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation (days).
Freedom from mechanical ventilation
Invasive mechanical ventilation free days.
Adverse events
Adverse events reported for the first time or worsening of a pre-existing event after first dose of study drug/treatment.
Additional intervention
Did the patient receive an intervention with additional immunomodulatory agent (i.e. IL-6 targeting therapy)? (y/n)
Viral titer
Change in SARS-CoV-2 viral titers during intervention.

Full Information

First Posted
June 2, 2020
Last Updated
August 26, 2022
Sponsor
Yale University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04415151
Brief Title
Tofacitinib for Treatment of Moderate COVID-19
Acronym
I-TOMIC
Official Title
Investigation of Tofacitinib to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 (I-TOMIC) in Moderate SARS-CoV-2 (MODERATE I-TOMIC)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Study terminated due to lack of enrollment reflecting the decrease in number of COVID infections. There were no safety and/or efficacy concerns involved in the decision to stop enrollment.
Study Start Date
October 14, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 28, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 28, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Yale University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled study is to assess the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in hospitalized adult (18-99 years old) patients with SARS-CoV-2 and pneumonia who require supplemental oxygen and have serologic markers of inflammation but do not need mechanical ventilation.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled Phase 2b study is to assess the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in hospitalized adult (18-99 years old) male and female patients with SARS-CoV-2 and pneumonia who require supplemental oxygen and have serologic markers of inflammation but do not need mechanical ventilation (see Inclusion criteria). Sixty patients will be recruited to receive tofacitinib or placebo in addition to standard of care (SOC) in a 1:1 ratio. Subjects will be screened during hospitalization. Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, and meeting all other Inclusion and Exclusion criteria, will be randomized to either treatment with tofacitinib or placebo in addition to SOC during hospitalization (dose adjusted, if required), with the exception of pre-specified immunomodulatory agents (as documented in the inclusion/exclusion criteria). Tofacitinib will be administered in a dose of 10 mg PO BID until return to their clinical baseline (as defined by need for supplementary oxygen), and will continue to be administered at 5 mg PO BID for a total duration of therapy of 14 days; follow-up off tofacitinib will continue up to Day 90. We anticipate completion of subject recruitment in 6 months.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
COVID-19 Pneumonia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
24 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Tofacitinib
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Tofacitinib will be administered in a dose of 10 mg PO BID until return to their clinical baseline (as defined by supplementary oxygen requirement), and then will continue to be administered at 5 mg PO BID for a total treatment duration of 14 days.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Matching placebo will be administered.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Tofacitinib 10 mg
Intervention Description
Tofacitinib will be administered in a dose of 10 mg twice daily by mouth (PO BID) until return to their clinical baseline (as defined by supplementary oxygen requirement), and then will continue to be administered at 5 mg PO BID for a total treatment duration of 14 days.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Matching placebo tablets will be administered.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Disease Severity
Description
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether tofacitinib improves the clinical outcomes of patients with moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection as determined by the primary outcome measure: Proportion of subjects alive and not needing any form of mechanical ventilation, high flow oxygen, or ECMO by day 14.
Time Frame
14 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Clinical improvement
Description
Clinical improvement as measured by NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities) at day 14. The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
14 days
Title
Clinical improvement
Description
Clinical improvement as measured by NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities) (days 3 through day 14): The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
Up to 14 days
Title
Time to recovery
Description
Time to recovery [ Time Frame: Day 1 through Day 14] (Day of recovery is defined as the first day on which the subject satisfies one of the following three categories from the ordinal scale: Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities)
Time Frame
Up to 14 days
Title
Time to clinical improvement
Description
Time to clinical improvement (defined as a 2-point increase on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale (i.e., 1 = death and 8 = Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities). The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
30 days
Title
Clinical status
Description
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 30 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
30 Days
Title
Clinical status
Description
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 60 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
60 Days
Title
Clinical status
Description
Clinical status on the NIAID 8-point ordinal scale at day 90 The scale is as follows: Death Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - requiring ongoing medical care (COVID-19 related or otherwise) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen - no longer requires ongoing medical care Not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities.
Time Frame
90 Days
Title
Mortality
Description
Mortality rate at day 30
Time Frame
30 Days
Title
Mortality
Description
Mortality rate at day 60
Time Frame
60 Days
Title
Mortality
Description
Mortality rate at day 90
Time Frame
90 Days
Title
Mechanical Ventilatory Support
Description
Proportion of patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support.
Time Frame
Up to 14 Days
Title
Mechanical Ventilatory Support Duration
Description
Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation (days).
Time Frame
Up to 14 Days
Title
Freedom from mechanical ventilation
Description
Invasive mechanical ventilation free days.
Time Frame
Up to 14 Days
Title
Adverse events
Description
Adverse events reported for the first time or worsening of a pre-existing event after first dose of study drug/treatment.
Time Frame
Up to 14 days
Title
Additional intervention
Description
Did the patient receive an intervention with additional immunomodulatory agent (i.e. IL-6 targeting therapy)? (y/n)
Time Frame
Up to 14 days
Title
Viral titer
Description
Change in SARS-CoV-2 viral titers during intervention.
Time Frame
Up to 14 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
99 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures. Participants with laboratory-confirmed novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection as determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or other commercially available or public health assay prior to Day 1. Participants with evidence of pneumonia assessed by radiographic imaging (chest x ray or chest CT scan) AND Requiring ≥ 3L O2 OR ≥ 2L O2 and hsCRP > 70 mg/L Participants who are hospitalized and receiving supportive care for COVID-19. Participant (or legally authorized representative/surrogate) capable of giving signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Medical Conditions: Require mechanical ventilation or ECMO on Day 1 at the time of randomization. Have current, or history of, venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Have a personal or first-degree family history of blood clotting disorders. Participants who are immunocompromised, with known immunodeficiencies, or taking potent immunosuppressive agents (eg, azathioprine, cyclosporine). Participants with any current malignancy or lymphoproliferative disorders that requires active treatment Females of child bearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study. Anticipated survival < 72 hours as assessed by the Investigator. Infection History: • Suspected or known active systemic bacterial, fungal, or viral infections (with the exception of COVID-19) including but not limited to: Secondary bacterial pneumonia; Active herpes zoster infection; Known active tuberculosis or history of inadequately treated tuberculosis; Known HBV, HCV, or HIV. Prior/Concomitant Therapy: Have received any of the following treatment regimens specified in the timeframes outlined below: Within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention: Prior treatment with any JAK inhibitors, potent immunosuppressants, or any biologic agents including IL-6 inhibitors (eg, tocilizumab) or IL-1 inhibitors (eg, anakinra); Prior treatment with any potent cytochrome P450 inducer, such as rifampin, within the past 28 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer. Within 48 hours prior to the first dose of study intervention: o Treatment with herbal supplements. Received >/= 20 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent for >/=14 consecutive days in the 4 weeks prior to screening. Diagnostic Assessments: Severe hepatic impairment, defined as Child-Pugh class C. Severe anemia (hemoglobin <8 g/dL). ANY of the following abnormalities in clinical laboratory tests at screening, confirmed by a single repeat, if deemed necessary: WBC <1000/mm3 Absolute lymphocyte count <500 cells/mm3; Absolute neutrophil count <1000 cells/mm3. Alanine transaminase/aspartate transaminase (ALT/AST) > 5 times the upper limit of normal; Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 40 mL/min/1.73 m2); Other Exclusions: Known allergy to tofacitinib. Investigator site staff or Pfizer employees directly involved in the conduct of the study, site staff otherwise supervised by the investigator, and their respective family members.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Hyung Chun, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Yale School of Medicine
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Yale New Haven Health System
City
New Haven
State/Province
Connecticut
ZIP/Postal Code
06511
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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