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ImmunoCARE: Rapid, Accurate COVID Testing to Reduce Hospitalization of Immunocompromised Individuals

Primary Purpose

Immunodeficiency, Immunosuppression, HIV Infections

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Access to Cue Health COVID-19 Remote testing and treatment for COVID-19
Sponsored by
Scripps Translational Science Institute
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Immunodeficiency focused on measuring COVID-19, Immunocompromised, Advanced Age, Medicare, Medicaid

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 120 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Living in the United States 18 years or older Can read and understand English Use of smartphone with bluetooth, a camera and a compatible operating system (Android OS 9.0 or higher, Apple iOS 13.0 or higher) Vaccinated against COVID-19 (completed at least the initial course, e.g. at least 2 doses of -Moderna or Pfizer, one dose of J&J) Willing and able to participate in study interventions including: Use of smartphone, including camera and bluetooth Upload verification of diagnosis, if needed Completing Surveys Use of Cue Health App Use of MyDataHelps Web or App Immunocompromised due to disease or therapy, including: Symptomatic HIV Graft versus host disease Immunoglobulin deficiency/Immunodeficiency Immunosuppressive therapy Leukemia Lymphoma (Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin) Metastatic Cancer Multiple Myeloma Solid organ malignancy Transplant, hematopoietic stem cell Transplant, solid organ Age 1. 65 years and older Able to share claims data as a member of one of the following insurance providers: Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield Anthem BlueCross Empire BlueCross BlueShield Empire BlueCross Wellpoint Carelon Unicare Simply Healthcare Plans National Government Services, Inc. MMM Health Sun HealthLink Amerigroup Medicare Medicaid Or another partner that can provide claims data on participant's behalf Exclusion Criteria: Unable to meet inclusion criteria

Sites / Locations

  • Scripps ResearchRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Other

No Intervention

Arm Label

Intervention Arm

Control Arm

Arm Description

Participants in this group will complete the baseline study activities, as described above. Additionally, participants will be instructed to create a Cue Health account and download the Cue Health App. Using the app and the 10 Cue Health COVID-19 molecular tests that are provided (or Cue Health Flu+COVID molecular tests if available and FDA authorized), the participant will perform tests after exposure or if symptoms arise. Participants can also use the test for close contacts who are exposed to COVID-19 and/or have symptoms. If COVID-19 infection occurs, participants will have access to telemedicine to discuss further with a healthcare professional. When clinically indicated, medication for the treatment of COVID-19 (and/or Influenza in case of Cue Health Flu+COVID test availability) will be prescribed and delivered to the participants' delivery address. Participants can also seek care through other healthcare providers or not seek care, at their discretion.

Participants in the control group will complete the baseline study activities, as described above. If symptoms arise or COVID-19 infection occurs, participants will test and seek care as they normally would.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of hospitalizations
Investigators will compare the number of hospitalizations between the control and intervention arms.
Cost of care
Investigators will compare the cost of care for COVID-19 infections between the control and intervention arms.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
December 9, 2022
Last Updated
March 9, 2023
Sponsor
Scripps Translational Science Institute
Collaborators
Cue Health
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05655546
Brief Title
ImmunoCARE: Rapid, Accurate COVID Testing to Reduce Hospitalization of Immunocompromised Individuals
Official Title
ImmunoCARE: Rapid, Accurate COVID Testing to Reduce Hospitalization of Immunocompromised Individuals
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
December 22, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Scripps Translational Science Institute
Collaborators
Cue Health

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
The investigators will examine whether a combination of at-home nucleic acid amplification tests, on-demand telemedicine, and delivery of prescriptions such as Paxlovid quickly after testing positive for COVID-19, can reduce severe outcomes and hospitalization of immunocompromised patients and those who are 65 years and older. They will also analyze whether these efforts lower the cost of care compared to standard of care.
Detailed Description
This study is a randomized control trial with 10,000 participants. Participation will last for a minimum of 3 months and maximum of 8 months, depending upon COVID-19 case rates. Half of participants will be randomized to the control group and continue their existing testing and healthcare practices. The remaining participants will be randomized into the intervention arm. Participants in the intervention will receive one Cue Cartridge Reader for the duration of the study and up to 10 Cue COVID Molecular tests per month for their own use and to share with others in their household. In the case that a Cue Flu+COVID Molecular Test is available through FDA EUA or other authorization, participants may be provided this multiplex test in lieu of the Cue COVID Molecular Test. All intervention participants will be asked to test themselves if they are exposed or when symptoms arise and share tests with members of their household who are exposed to COVID or symptoms arise. The primary outcome will be the number of hospitalizations. This study will also compare infection rates, ICU admissions, deaths, and cost of care between the control and intervention group. The hypothesis is that access to high sensitivity portable molecular testing and subsequent telemedicine and prescription delivery can significantly decrease hospitalization and thereby the cost of care. Interested individuals will access the study via the MyDataHelps platform by web or app to complete the eligibility and informed consent process. Within the MyDataHelps experience, participants will complete study activities such as surveys and sharing of claims data. Participants who are randomized to the intervention group will have the option to use Cue Care should they test positive for COVID-19. Cue Care contracts licensed Healthcare providers to deliver telemedicine and treatment for COVID-19. In the case that the COVID Flu+COVID test is available, the intervention group will also have the option to use Cue Care should they test positive for Influenza. To learn more and take the eligibility survey, visit https://ImmunoCARE.scripps.edu/

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Immunodeficiency, Immunosuppression, HIV Infections, Graft Versus Host Disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Transplant, Age-Related Immunodeficiency
Keywords
COVID-19, Immunocompromised, Advanced Age, Medicare, Medicaid

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
10000 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intervention Arm
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Participants in this group will complete the baseline study activities, as described above. Additionally, participants will be instructed to create a Cue Health account and download the Cue Health App. Using the app and the 10 Cue Health COVID-19 molecular tests that are provided (or Cue Health Flu+COVID molecular tests if available and FDA authorized), the participant will perform tests after exposure or if symptoms arise. Participants can also use the test for close contacts who are exposed to COVID-19 and/or have symptoms. If COVID-19 infection occurs, participants will have access to telemedicine to discuss further with a healthcare professional. When clinically indicated, medication for the treatment of COVID-19 (and/or Influenza in case of Cue Health Flu+COVID test availability) will be prescribed and delivered to the participants' delivery address. Participants can also seek care through other healthcare providers or not seek care, at their discretion.
Arm Title
Control Arm
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants in the control group will complete the baseline study activities, as described above. If symptoms arise or COVID-19 infection occurs, participants will test and seek care as they normally would.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Access to Cue Health COVID-19 Remote testing and treatment for COVID-19
Intervention Description
Participants will receive at home COVID-19 test for themselves and others in their household.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of hospitalizations
Description
Investigators will compare the number of hospitalizations between the control and intervention arms.
Time Frame
8 months
Title
Cost of care
Description
Investigators will compare the cost of care for COVID-19 infections between the control and intervention arms.
Time Frame
8 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
120 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Living in the United States 18 years or older Can read and understand English Use of smartphone with bluetooth, a camera and a compatible operating system (Android OS 9.0 or higher, Apple iOS 13.0 or higher) Vaccinated against COVID-19 (completed at least the initial course, e.g. at least 2 doses of -Moderna or Pfizer, one dose of J&J) Willing and able to participate in study interventions including: Use of smartphone, including camera and bluetooth Upload verification of diagnosis, if needed Completing Surveys Use of Cue Health App Use of MyDataHelps Web or App Immunocompromised due to disease or therapy, including: Symptomatic HIV Graft versus host disease Immunoglobulin deficiency/Immunodeficiency Immunosuppressive therapy Leukemia Lymphoma (Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin) Metastatic Cancer Multiple Myeloma Solid organ malignancy Transplant, hematopoietic stem cell Transplant, solid organ Age 1. 65 years and older Able to share claims data as a member of one of the following insurance providers: Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield Anthem BlueCross Empire BlueCross BlueShield Empire BlueCross Wellpoint Carelon Unicare Simply Healthcare Plans National Government Services, Inc. MMM Health Sun HealthLink Amerigroup Medicare Medicaid Or another partner that can provide claims data on participant's behalf Exclusion Criteria: Unable to meet inclusion criteria
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Erin Coughlin
Phone
18007274777
Email
ImmunoCARE@scripps.edu
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Scripps Research
City
La Jolla
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92037
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Erin Coughlin
Email
ImmunoCARE@scripps.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Links:
URL
https://immunocare.scripps.edu/
Description
Study website

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