Status:

TERMINATED

Radiation Eliminates Storming Cytokines and Unchecked Edema as a 1-Day Treatment for COVID-19

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Pneumonia

Coronavirus Infection in 2019 (COVID-19)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This phase I/II trial studies low-dose radiation therapy as a focal anti-inflammatory treatment for patients with pneumonia or SARS associated with COVID-19 infection.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To compare treatment of COVID-19 between best supportive care plus provider's treatment choice versus best supportive care plus low-dose, whole-lung radiation therapy OUTLINE: ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have had a positive test confirming the diagnosis of COVID-19
  • Have had clinical signs of severe acute respiratory syndrome or pneumonia (dyspnea, cough, with need for oxygen support at the time of enrollment)
  • Have visible consolidations/ground glass opacities on chest x-ray or computed tomography
  • Have received pre-intubation respiratory support or undergone endotracheal intubation and have been on ventilator support for no longer than 5 (five) calendar days prior to the schedule date of delivery of low-dose radiation therapy.
  • Willingness and ability of the subject to comply with scheduled visits, protocol-specified laboratory tests, other study procedures, and study restrictions
  • Evidence of a signed informed consent/assent indicating that the subject is aware of the infectious nature of the disease and has been informed of the procedures to be followed, potential risks and discomforts, potential benefits, and other pertinent aspects of study participation

Exclusion

  • No use of disallowed medications 1 day prior to delivery of LDRT: Azithromycin, chloroquine, hydrochloroquine, COVID-targeted antiviral medications
  • Pregnant and/or planned to be pregnant within in next 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 24 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 11 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

47 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04366791

Start Date

April 24 2020

End Date

March 11 2022

Last Update

March 29 2022

Active Locations (2)

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1

Emory University Hospital Midtown/Winship Cancer Institute

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30308

2

Emory Saint Joseph's Hosptial

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30342