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Safety and Efficiency of Method of Exosome Inhalation in COVID-19 Associated Pneumonia (COVID-19EXO2)

Primary Purpose

Covid19, SARS-CoV-2 PNEUMONIA, COVID-19

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Russian Federation
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
EXO 1 inhalation
EXO 2 inhalation
Placebo inhalation
Sponsored by
Olga Tyumina
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Covid19 focused on measuring Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, exosomes, MSC

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to understand the study objectives and risks and provide signed and dated informed consent;
  • COVID-19 infection (by PCR or antibody test or high probability of COVID-19 by CT);
  • Pneumonia requiring hospitalization, and oxygen saturation of <93%, need for noninvasive ventilation. The confirmed volume of lung damage by CT;
  • ability to proceed with inhalation by self;

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe respiratory failure at the time of screening due to COVID-19 pneumonia;
  • Known to undergo medical resuscitation for 14 days before randomization;
  • Any serious medical condition or deviation of the clinical laboratory parameter that, in the opinion of the researcher, prevents safe participation and completion of the study by the participant Confirmed uncontrolled active bacterial, fungal, viral or other infection (other than SARS-CoV-2).
  • According to the researcher, the progression to death is inevitable and will occur within the next 24 hours, regardless of the therapy.
  • The life expectancy of fewer than 28 days, taking into account a medical condition already existing that cannot be corrected, e.g. participants with the following conditions or suspicions: polyorganic insufficiency, poorly controlled neoplasms, terminal stage heart disease, cardiopulmonary cardiac arrest that required cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or electrical activity not accompanied by a pulse, or asystole within the last 30 days, terminal stage liver disease, terminal stage liver disease, or liver disease;
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
  • Liver function failure (Class C for Child-Pugh), detected within 24 hours at screening (local laboratory);
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <500 cells/µL at screening (local laboratory);
  • Platelet count <50000 cells/µL at screening (based on laboratory data);
  • Creatinine level ≥ 1.5 from the upper limit;
  • Uncontrolled or untreated arrhythmia with clinical manifestations, myocardial infarction within the last 6 weeks or congestive heart failure (NYHA Degrees 3 or 4);
  • Respiratory failure in the last 6 months or home use of oxygen in severe chronic respiratory disease (COPD);
  • Quadriplegia;
  • Primary immunodeficiency, tuberculosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, aspergillosis or other invasive mold/fungal infection in anamnesis, or internal or bone marrow transplantation for 6 months before randomization;
  • Known infection with hepatitis B or C viruses requiring therapy;

Sites / Locations

  • Medical Centre Dinasty

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

EXO-1

EXO-2

Placebo

Arm Description

Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and exosomes of the first type.

Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and exosomes of the second type.

Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and inhalation placebo solution.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of participants with non-serious and serious adverse events during trial
Safety assessment such as adverse events will be registered. Adverse events will be monitored during all trial
Number of participants with non-serious and serious adverse during inhalation procedure
Safety assessments such as adverse events during the inhalation procedures will be registered.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Time to clinical recovery (TTCR)
Measure and compare time to clinical recovery and clinical discharge compare to placebo.
SpO2 concentration changes
Concentration of SpO2 by Pulse oximetry device during procedures and compare to placebo.
Chest Imaging Changes
Chest imaging changes for 30 days compared to placebo. Information on the percent of damaged lungs will be analyzed and reported.
Blood biochemistry (CRP)
C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) concentration in the plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Procalcitonin concentration
Procalcitonin concentration in plasma (ng/mL) will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Ferritin concentration
Ferritin concentration in plasma (ng/mL) will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Creatinine concentration
Creatinine concentration (umol/L) in plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Urea concentration
Urea concentration (mmol/L) in plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.

Full Information

First Posted
October 21, 2020
Last Updated
October 23, 2020
Sponsor
Olga Tyumina
Collaborators
Clinics of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution SSMU, Samara Regional Clinical Hospital V.D. Seredavin
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04602442
Brief Title
Safety and Efficiency of Method of Exosome Inhalation in COVID-19 Associated Pneumonia
Acronym
COVID-19EXO2
Official Title
The Extended Protocol of Evaluation of Safety and Efficiency of Method of Exosome Inhalation in COVID-19 Associated Two-Sided Pneumonia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
October 1, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 1, 2021 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 30, 2021 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Olga Tyumina
Collaborators
Clinics of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution SSMU, Samara Regional Clinical Hospital V.D. Seredavin

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Coronavirus is an acute viral disease with prevailing upper respiratory tract infections caused by the RNA-containing virus of the genus Betacoronavirus of the Coronaviridae family. Most patients with severe COVID-19 develop pneumonia in the first week of the disease. As the infection progresses, the infiltration increases, and the affected areas increases. Excessive and uncontrolled immune system response with rapidly developing fatal cytokine storm plays the main role in the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. According to available data, exosomes can regulate inflammation and regenerative processes due to the change in the concentration of anti-inflammatory cytokines and switch the immune cell to regenerative secretome. Inhalation of exosomes may reduce inflammation and damage to the lung tissue and stimulate the regenerative processes. This protocol has been developed based on the literature, information about the ongoing tests NCT04276987 (A Pilot Clinical Study on Inhalation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Exosomes Treating Severe Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia) and NCT04384445 (Organicell Flow for Patients With COVID-19), Patent No 271036826 of 2019. "A method for obtaining and concentrating microRNA-containing exosomal multi-potent mesenchymal-stromal cells for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products to stimulate regenerative processes and slow down aging.
Detailed Description
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is now a pandemic affecting many countries worldwide. Globally, as of 1:09 pm CEST, 27 July 2020, there have been 16 096 741 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 646 384 deaths, reported to WHO. The main and rapidly achievable target of SARS-CoV-2 is lung type II alveolar cells (AT2), which determines the development of diffuse alveolar damage. In the pathogenesis of ARDS due to COVID-19, the main role is played by an over-response of the immune system with rapidly developing severe life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (cytokine storm). Cytokine release syndrome threatens the emergence and progression of ARDS. The key components of the pathogenesis of ARDS also include disruption of cell cytotoxicity mechanisms, excessive activation of cytotoxic lymphocytes and macrophages with a massive release of proinflammatory cytokines (FNO-α, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10), granulocytic colony-stimulating factor, monocytic chemoattractive protein 1), and inflammatory markers (CRP, serum ferritin), infiltration of internal organs and tissues by activated T-lymphocytes and macrophages, resulting in a hyperinflammatory reaction. Such severe lesions can lead to death or severe lung damage, including long rehabilitation after discharge. Experimental studies have demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may significantly reduce lung inflammation and pathological impairment resulting from different types of lung injury. Many researchers connect the anti-inflammatory effect of MSC with their secretome which includes MSC derived exosomes. It is highly likely that MSC exosomes have the same therapeutic effect on inoculation pneumonia as MSCs themselves. Moreover, exosomes show a strong effect of regenerative stimulation on different wounds so the regenerative effect can be extended on patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. The purpose of this protocol is to explore the safety and efficiency of aerosol inhalation of the exosomes in the treatment of severe patients hospitalized with novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Covid19, SARS-CoV-2 PNEUMONIA, COVID-19
Keywords
Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, exosomes, MSC

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
The trial has three groups, each with 30 subjects (n=90). All eligible study subjects will be randomized, double-blinded, to either the two treatment groups or placebo group.
Masking
ParticipantCare Provider
Masking Description
Two main groups will be provided with exosomes in a specially provided solution, the third group (control) will receive the same solution without exosomes. Due to exosomes are nanoparticles and requires special methods and devices to be detected the hospital staff and patients have no way to check which group receives exosomes.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
90 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
EXO-1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and exosomes of the first type.
Arm Title
EXO-2
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and exosomes of the second type.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Participants (n=30) in this group will receive standard therapy and inhalation placebo solution.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
EXO 1 inhalation
Intervention Description
Twice a day during 10 days inhalation of 3 ml special solution contained 0.5-2x10^10 of nanoparticles (exosomes) of the first type.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
EXO 2 inhalation
Intervention Description
Twice a day during 10 days inhalation of 3 ml special solution contained 0.5-2x10^10 of nanoparticles (exosomes) of the second type.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo inhalation
Intervention Description
Twice a day during 10 days inhalation of 3 ml special solution free of nanoparticles (exosomes).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of participants with non-serious and serious adverse events during trial
Description
Safety assessment such as adverse events will be registered. Adverse events will be monitored during all trial
Time Frame
through study, an average of 2 months
Title
Number of participants with non-serious and serious adverse during inhalation procedure
Description
Safety assessments such as adverse events during the inhalation procedures will be registered.
Time Frame
10 days during inhalation procedures
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time to clinical recovery (TTCR)
Description
Measure and compare time to clinical recovery and clinical discharge compare to placebo.
Time Frame
up to 2 months
Title
SpO2 concentration changes
Description
Concentration of SpO2 by Pulse oximetry device during procedures and compare to placebo.
Time Frame
up to 2 months
Title
Chest Imaging Changes
Description
Chest imaging changes for 30 days compared to placebo. Information on the percent of damaged lungs will be analyzed and reported.
Time Frame
Three times. At diagnosis, 10-14 days after treatment and 30 days after clinic discharge
Title
Blood biochemistry (CRP)
Description
C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) concentration in the plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Time Frame
Baseline, day 5, 10, 20
Title
Procalcitonin concentration
Description
Procalcitonin concentration in plasma (ng/mL) will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Time Frame
Baseline, day 5, 10, 20
Title
Ferritin concentration
Description
Ferritin concentration in plasma (ng/mL) will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Time Frame
Baseline, day 5, 10, 20
Title
Creatinine concentration
Description
Creatinine concentration (umol/L) in plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Time Frame
Baseline, day 5, 10, 20
Title
Urea concentration
Description
Urea concentration (mmol/L) in plasma will be measured. The result will be analyzed and compared in time.
Time Frame
Baseline, day 5, 10, 20

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ability to understand the study objectives and risks and provide signed and dated informed consent; COVID-19 infection (by PCR or antibody test or high probability of COVID-19 by CT); Pneumonia requiring hospitalization, and oxygen saturation of <93%, need for noninvasive ventilation. The confirmed volume of lung damage by CT; ability to proceed with inhalation by self; Exclusion Criteria: Severe respiratory failure at the time of screening due to COVID-19 pneumonia; Known to undergo medical resuscitation for 14 days before randomization; Any serious medical condition or deviation of the clinical laboratory parameter that, in the opinion of the researcher, prevents safe participation and completion of the study by the participant Confirmed uncontrolled active bacterial, fungal, viral or other infection (other than SARS-CoV-2). According to the researcher, the progression to death is inevitable and will occur within the next 24 hours, regardless of the therapy. The life expectancy of fewer than 28 days, taking into account a medical condition already existing that cannot be corrected, e.g. participants with the following conditions or suspicions: polyorganic insufficiency, poorly controlled neoplasms, terminal stage heart disease, cardiopulmonary cardiac arrest that required cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or electrical activity not accompanied by a pulse, or asystole within the last 30 days, terminal stage liver disease, terminal stage liver disease, or liver disease; Pregnancy or breastfeeding; Liver function failure (Class C for Child-Pugh), detected within 24 hours at screening (local laboratory); Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <500 cells/µL at screening (local laboratory); Platelet count <50000 cells/µL at screening (based on laboratory data); Creatinine level ≥ 1.5 from the upper limit; Uncontrolled or untreated arrhythmia with clinical manifestations, myocardial infarction within the last 6 weeks or congestive heart failure (NYHA Degrees 3 or 4); Respiratory failure in the last 6 months or home use of oxygen in severe chronic respiratory disease (COPD); Quadriplegia; Primary immunodeficiency, tuberculosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, aspergillosis or other invasive mold/fungal infection in anamnesis, or internal or bone marrow transplantation for 6 months before randomization; Known infection with hepatitis B or C viruses requiring therapy;
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Medical Centre Dinasty
City
Samara
ZIP/Postal Code
443095
Country
Russian Federation

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