Charité Trial of Cenicriviroc (CVC) Treatment for COVID-19 Patients (NCT04500418) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 2
Charité Trial of Cenicriviroc (CVC) Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
Stopped: Despite multiple efforts, no further patient could be enrolled since 03/05/2021. A continuation of the study is therefore no longer justified
Germany45 participantsStarted 2020-08-25
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to test Cenicriviroc (CVC) as a means to reduce the severity of the lung disease COVID-19 caused by an infection with SARS-CoV-2. The safety of CVC, when administered to COVID-19 patients, will also be assessed. Furthermore, the clinical trial aims to answer the question of whether patients with pre-existing conditions, who have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 progression, benefit more and particularly from CVC. CVC is an orally available dual inhibitor of the chemokine receptors CCR2 and CCR5, which is expected to reduce (hyper-) inflammation in COVID-19.
The main goal of the study is to determine whether CVC helps increase the number of patients who are symptom-free and not hospitalized after 14 days compared to a placebo. Approximately 66.7% of the patients enrolled in the study will receive CVC and 33.3% will get an optically identical pill (placebo).
Subjects will be assessed daily while hospitalized. Discharged patients will be asked to attend study visits at Days 8, 15, 22, and 29 and 85. All subjects will undergo a series of clinical, safety, and laboratory assessments. Blood samples and oropharyngeal (OP) swabs will be obtained on Day 1; 3, 5 (while hospitalized); and Day 8, 15 and 29 (if able to return to clinic or still hospitalized). The presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies will be determined on Days 29 and 85.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject provides written informed consent prior to initiation of any study procedures. Understands and agrees to comply with planned study procedures.
* Male or non-pregnant female adult ≥18 years of age at time of enrolment.
* Has laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection as determined by PCR and fulfils the case criteria of COVID-19 (One or more of the following must be met in lieu of a positive PCR test: fever \[defined as a temperature ≥ 100.0°F / 37.8°C documented within 24 hr. of randomization\] , absolute and relative lymphopenia and leukopenia, new typical infiltrates in x-ray of the chest or chest CT scan \[only if obtained for clinical reasons; not required by study\], no improvement on antibiotics).
* Scoring a "3" or "4" (or "5", at the Investigator's discretion) on the 7-Point Ordinal Scale (see Outcome Measures) at enrolment. Note, if scoring a "2" at screening, inclusion will be met if the patient is in the process of being hospitalized or admitted to an inpatient setting. Such a patient would be assigned a "3" at enrolment for Baseline assessment purposes.
* No participation in other clinical trials according to the German Medicines Act (AMG) (3 months before) at the time of this trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ALT/AST \> 5 times the upper limit of normal.
* Patients with severe hepatic impairment (defined as liver cirrhosis Child stage B or C)
* Stage 4 chronic kidney disease or requiring dialysis (i.e. eGFR \< 30 ml/min)
* Advanced card…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Subject´s Responder status (score on the 7-point ordinal scale on Day 15)