Status:

UNKNOWN

Convalescent Plasma in the Treatment of Covid-19

Lead Sponsor:

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Finnish Red Cross Blood Service

Conditions:

Covid19

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study investigates the possible adverse effects and effectiveness of convalescent plasma for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Following provision of informed consent, patients will be randomize...

Detailed Description

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presents a serious global public health threat urgently requiring both prophylactic and therapeutic interventions. The entry of SARS-CoV-2 into human cells involves a binding betwe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Acute Covid-19 disease at the time of recruitment laboratory-confirmed by upper respiratory tract PCR
  • Patient recently (0-4 days earlier) admitted to hospital due to Covid-19 infection
  • Symptom onset 10 days before recruitment (if symptom onset unknown the duration is calculated from positive PCR-test)
  • the day should be recorded from the duration of the Covid-19 symptoms/positive test result
  • The dose of LMWH thromboprofylaxis should be recorded
  • Written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Chronic (longer than 14 days) administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within 6 months before the first dose of IMP; oral corticosteroids in dosages of ≥0.5 mg/kg/d prednisolone or equivalent are excluded ( inhaled or topical steroids allowed)
  • Regular (daily), systemic administration of corticosteroids at the time on inclusion (inhaled or topical corticosteroids are allowed)
  • Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Alcohol or drug abuse.
  • Suspected non-compliance.
  • Presence of VTE, including pulmonary embolism or other manifestations of thrombosis
  • Use of any investigational drug (other than hydroxychloroquine) or vaccine within 30 days prior to first dose of study vaccine or planned use during study period.
  • Any clinically significant history of known or suspected anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity reaction as judged by investigator.
  • Known immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency
  • Existing treatment limitations: do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order or withholding treatment in ICU
  • Any other criteria which, as judged by investigator, might compromise a patient's well-being or ability to participate in the study or its outcome.
  • Active malignant disease
  • CP not available for patients blood type
  • Patient cannot assign written consent
  • No personnel available for CP of placebo transfusion

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 27 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 30 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

390 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04730401

Start Date

January 27 2021

End Date

January 30 2023

Last Update

July 7 2022

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Helsinki University Central Hospital

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, 00270