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Ruxolitinib for Acute Respiratory Disorder Syndrome Due to COVID-19

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
SARS-CoV2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Interventions
Drug: Janus Kinase Inhibitor (ruxolitinib)
Other: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT04477993
Lead Sponsor
Vanderson Geraldo Rocha
Brief Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect in public health worldwide. In Brazil, there have been more than 2 million confirmed cases and over 75,000 deaths since February 26, 2020. Based on reports of a hyperinflammatory state associated with COVID-19, the use of immunosuppressive drugs may be efficacious in the treatment of this disease. JAK inhibitors have been shown to harness inflammation in a number of different pathologic conditions. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia confirmed by RT-PCR or serology (IgA);
  • PaO2/FiO2 < 300 (not fully explained by heart failure or volume overload) or SpO2 < 90% on room air.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Symptom onset > 14 days;
  • Neutrophil count < 1,000/mm3;
  • Platelets < 50,000/mm3;
  • ICU care at enrollment;
  • On invasive mechanical ventilation at enrollment;
  • Current use of experimental therapy for COVID-19 (except: azithromycin or corticosteroids)
  • Uncontrolled arterial hypertension;
  • Current or previous use of systemic immunosuppressive therapy in the last 30 days;
  • Pregnancy or lactation;
  • Estimated creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min or receiving CRRT or intermittent hemodialysis;
  • Allergy to ruxolitinib;
  • Active tuberculosis;
  • HIV seropositivity;
  • Prior history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy;
  • Use of any JAK inhibitor in the last 30 days before study enrollment;
  • Not qualifying according to investigators' perception.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Experimental Group - ruxolitinibJanus Kinase Inhibitor (ruxolitinib)Ruxolitinib 5 mg PO b.i.d. for 14 days
Placebo GroupPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
A composite outcome of death or ICU admission or mechanical ventilation at day 14.14 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in CPK-MB [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in von Willebrand factor antigen level (VWF:Ag) [%] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in absolute neutrophil count [x10ˆ3/mmˆ3] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in absolute lymphocyte count [/mmˆ3] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in E-selectin levels [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in P-selectin levels [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in absolute neutrophil count [/mmˆ3] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in circulating microparticles from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in endothelin [fmol/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in thromboelastography from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in ADAMTS-13 [%] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Time to treatment failure28 days

ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, death or consent withdrawal

Overall survival at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in ferritin levels [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in von Willebrand factor activity (ristocetin cofactor) [%] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Secondary hemophagocytic syndrome rate28 days
Change in C reactive protein levels [mg/L] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in glucose levels [mg/dL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in platelet count [x10ˆ3/mmˆ3] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Cumulative incidence of mechanical ventilation at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Duration of hospital stay28 days
Duration of mechanical ventilation28 days
Duration of non-invasive ventilation28 days
Incidence of discontinuation of oxygen supplementation at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Rate of grade 1-2 and 3-5 emerging adverse events at day 2828 days
Change in d-dimer levels [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in prothrombin time ratio from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in lactate dehydrogenase [U/L] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
A composite outcome of death or ICU admission or mechanical ventilation at day 2828 days
Cumulative incidence of ICU admission rate at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Duration of ICU stay28 days
Cumulative incidence nosocomial infection rate at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Cumulative dose of methylprednisolone at days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in PaO2/FiO2 ratio from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in interleukin 6 levels [pg/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in fibrinogen levels [mg/dL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in alanine aminotransferase [U/L] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in aspartate aminotransferase [U/L] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in creatinine levels [mg/dL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in bilirubin [mg/dl] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in von Willebrand multimeters from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in hemoglobin levels [g/dL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in partial thromboplastin time ratio from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days
Change in troponin [ng/mL] from baseline to days 14 and 2814 and 28 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital das Clínicas

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

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