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Novaferon in Non-hospitalized Adult Patients With Mild COVID-19

Primary Purpose

Covid19

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Japan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Novaferon
Placebo
Sponsored by
Genova Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Covid19 focused on measuring antiviral, SARS-CoV-2, COVID19

Eligibility Criteria

20 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Written informed consent has been obtained from the participants with an age of over 20 years at the time of signing the informed consent.
  2. SARS-CoV-2 infection is diagnosed by RT-PCR within 72 hours before starting drug administration.
  3. Less than six days from onset of COVID-19-related symptoms below to starting the administration of the investigational drug with at least one of the following symptoms observed at the time of enrollment : fever (37.5C or higher), respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, etc.), headache, myalgia, malaise, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dysosmia, dysgeusia, or other COVID-19 symptoms defined by investigators or coinvestigators investigators.
  4. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) measured by pulse oximeter is more than 95%.
  5. Require no supplemental oxygen.
  6. Women (less than 12 months after the last menstrual period) who have a negative pregnancy test (urine hCG qualification) and agree to use highly effective contraceptive methods (taking oral contraceptives or use of condom by male partner) during the study period. Investigators or coinvestigators investigators will provide guidance on contraceptive methods.
  7. Women who are not breast-feeding.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of hypersensitivity to interferon or JH509 or any excipients of interferon or JH509.
  2. Have received antiviral treatments and drugs expected to have antiviral effects (Favipiravir, Remdesivir, Interferon, Nafamostat mesilate, and Basiliximab/Imdevimab, including drugs that are being newly developed and that have been approved) in the past or having had it considered necessary to receive these treatments during the study period.
  3. Having had it considered necessary to receive treatments, such as drugs containing corticosteroids (excluding topical drugs), antimicrobial agents, and inhalants other than the investigational drug during the study period.
  4. Taking "Shosaikoto," an herbal medicine.
  5. Neuropsychiatric disorder and autoimmune disorder.
  6. CTCAE Grade 3 or higher liver dysfunction (ALT/AST > 5ULN) or renal dysfunction (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2).
  7. Active infections or other medical conditions that contraindicate inhalation therapy.
  8. Having the complication of malignant tumor or a history of malignant tumor within 1 year before consent acquisition.
  9. Inappropriate for inclusion in the clinical trial as determined by investigators or coinvestigators investigators.

Sites / Locations

  • Tokyo Shinagawa HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Novaferon

Placebo

Arm Description

Inhaled Novaferon, given 20 ug BID, daily for 7 days

Inhaled saline (placebo), given BID, daily for 7 days

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Rate of severe conditions with Score 3 or more serious on a seven-point ordinal scale from the start date of investigational drug administration (Day 1) to Day 28.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
December 26, 2021
Last Updated
February 15, 2022
Sponsor
Genova Inc.
Collaborators
Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05172037
Brief Title
Novaferon in Non-hospitalized Adult Patients With Mild COVID-19
Official Title
An Adaptive, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aerosolized JH509 vs. Placebo in Non-hospitalized Adult Patients With Mild COVID-19
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
October 28, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 2022 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 2022 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Genova Inc.
Collaborators
Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital

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
An Adaptive, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aerosolized JH509 vs. Placebo in Non-hospitalized Adult Patients with Mild COVID-19

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Covid19
Keywords
antiviral, SARS-CoV-2, COVID19

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
222 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Novaferon
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Inhaled Novaferon, given 20 ug BID, daily for 7 days
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Inhaled saline (placebo), given BID, daily for 7 days
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Novaferon
Intervention Description
a novel recombinant antiviral protein drug
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Saline
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Rate of severe conditions with Score 3 or more serious on a seven-point ordinal scale from the start date of investigational drug administration (Day 1) to Day 28.
Time Frame
28 day

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Gender Based
Yes
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Written informed consent has been obtained from the participants with an age of over 20 years at the time of signing the informed consent. SARS-CoV-2 infection is diagnosed by RT-PCR within 72 hours before starting drug administration. Less than six days from onset of COVID-19-related symptoms below to starting the administration of the investigational drug with at least one of the following symptoms observed at the time of enrollment : fever (37.5C or higher), respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, etc.), headache, myalgia, malaise, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dysosmia, dysgeusia, or other COVID-19 symptoms defined by investigators or coinvestigators investigators. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) measured by pulse oximeter is more than 95%. Require no supplemental oxygen. Women (less than 12 months after the last menstrual period) who have a negative pregnancy test (urine hCG qualification) and agree to use highly effective contraceptive methods (taking oral contraceptives or use of condom by male partner) during the study period. Investigators or coinvestigators investigators will provide guidance on contraceptive methods. Women who are not breast-feeding. Exclusion Criteria: History of hypersensitivity to interferon or JH509 or any excipients of interferon or JH509. Have received antiviral treatments and drugs expected to have antiviral effects (Favipiravir, Remdesivir, Interferon, Nafamostat mesilate, and Basiliximab/Imdevimab, including drugs that are being newly developed and that have been approved) in the past or having had it considered necessary to receive these treatments during the study period. Having had it considered necessary to receive treatments, such as drugs containing corticosteroids (excluding topical drugs), antimicrobial agents, and inhalants other than the investigational drug during the study period. Taking "Shosaikoto," an herbal medicine. Neuropsychiatric disorder and autoimmune disorder. CTCAE Grade 3 or higher liver dysfunction (ALT/AST > 5ULN) or renal dysfunction (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). Active infections or other medical conditions that contraindicate inhalation therapy. Having the complication of malignant tumor or a history of malignant tumor within 1 year before consent acquisition. Inappropriate for inclusion in the clinical trial as determined by investigators or coinvestigators investigators.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Masaharu Shinkai
Phone
+81337640511
Email
shikai050169@gmail.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Haifeng Jin
Phone
+81366616198
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital
City
Tokyo
Country
Japan
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Masaharu Shinkai
Phone
+81337640511

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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