Identification and Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Specific CD8 T Cells in Humans
- Conditions
- COVID-19
- Registration Number
- NCT04565067
- Lead Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Brief Summary
Background:
The higher death rate from COVID-19 in the older population is associated with low CD8 T cell counts in the blood. Researchers want to learn the status of CD8 T cells specific to SARS-CoV-2 and their changes with aging and in COVID-19. This may help to identify why COVID-19 is particularly lethal in the elderly and help to create an effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly.
Objective:
To identify SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in humans, and to determine their quantity and quality in people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Eligibility:
Maryland residents age 18 and older who have tested positive for and recovered from COVID-19.
Design:
Participants will be screened by phone. They must be able to provide a copy of their positive COVID-19 test result.
Participants will visit the NIA/Clinical Research Unit. The visit will take about 1 hour.
Laboratory tests showing a positive COVID-19 result will be verified.
Participants vital signs will be checked. This will include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Height and weight will be measured.
Participants will have a medical history and medicine review. They will complete a COVID-19 questionnaire.
Participants will have blood drawn. They will give a urine sample.
Participants will give a saliva sample. They will rinse their mouth with water. After about 3 minutes, they will let saliva pool in the base of their mouth and then spit into a sterile container.
Participants may be asked if they would be willing to return for optional visits at about 4 months and 1 year later. They will repeat the same laboratory sampling performed at the first visit.
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- Detailed Description
Study Description:
This study is to identify epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 that are recognized by CD8 T cells in the blood of healthy young and old participants as well as COVID-19 recovered. We will also measure general health factors using blood, saliva and urine samples. By analyzing the frequency, differentiation, and expansion of these SARS-CoV-2 recognizing CD8 T cells, we hope to shed light into the T cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its change with age and post-infection.
Objective:
To identify SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in humans, and to determine their quantity and quality in recovered COVID-19 patients.
Endpoints:
Primary Endpoint: We are investigating the presence or absence of various SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in healthy adults and in COVID-19 recovered patients to understand the composition of CD8 T cell immunity in COVID-19 pathogenesis. We plan to determine CD8 T cells that are responsive to SARS-CoV-2.
Secondary Endpoint: To determine the number and quality of SARSCoV-2 specific CD8
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 83
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Determine CD8 T cells that are responsive to SARS-CoV-2. 4 month and 1 year data We are investigating the presence or absence of various SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in healthy adults and in COVID-19 recovered patients to understand the composition of CD8 T cell immunity in COVID-19 pathogenesis.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Determine CD8 T cells that are responsive to SARS-CoV-2. Ongoing To determine the number and quality of SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in relationship with the severity of COVID-19 disease.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States