GM-CSF for Reversal of Immunoparalysis in Pediatric Sepsis-induced MODS (NCT05266001) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
GM-CSF for Reversal of Immunoparalysis in Pediatric Sepsis-induced MODS
United States141 participantsStarted 2022-06-14
Plain-language summary
The GRACE-2 study is a prospective, multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of the drug GM-CSF vs placebo in children with sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) who have immunoparalysis with mild to moderate inflammation.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 40 weeks corrected gestational age to \< 18 years; AND
* Admission to the PICU or CICU; AND
* Onset of ≥ 2 new organ dysfunctions within the last 3 calendar days (compared to pre-sepsis baseline) as measured by the modified Proulx criteria; AND
* Documented or suspected infection as the MODS inciting event.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Weight \<3kg; OR
* Limitation of care order at the time of screening; OR
* Patients at high likelihood of progression to brain death in opinion of the clinical team; OR
* Moribund condition in which the patient is unlikely to survive the next 48 hours in opinion of the clinical team; OR
* History of myeloid leukemia, myelodysplasia, or autoimmune thrombocytopenia; OR
* Current or prior diagnosis of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or macrophage activation syndrome; OR
* Peripheral white blood cell count \< 1,000 cells/mm3 as the result of myeloablative therapy OR receipt of myeloablative therapy within the previous 14 days; OR
* Known allergy to GM-CSF; OR
* Known pregnancy; OR
* Lactating females; OR
* Receipt of anakinra or GM-CSF within the previous 28 days; OR
* Resolution of MODS by MODS Day 2; OR
* Previous enrollment in the GRACE-2 study.
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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Cumulative 28-day Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction (PELOD)-2 score