Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) for COVID-19

Children's National Hospital, Washington, United States
COVID-19Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) - Biological
Eligibility
12 - 80
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test if a coronavirus-specific T cell therapy is safe for people who are immunocompromised and have had a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The trial will have two parts, one for adults and one for children, testing different doses of the therapy. The goal is to see if the therapy can help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Eligible Conditions
  • COVID-19

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

4 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Within 45 days of CST infusion

Day 45
COVID-19 antiviral immunity using intracellular ELIspot assays
COVID-19 antiviral immunity using intracellular flow cytometry
Within 12 months
Antiviral Activity
Persistence of infused CSTs
Day 45
Incidence of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS)
Incidence of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) or CRS
Incidence of acute Graft Vs Host Disease (aGVHD) grade ≥3
Incidence of grade ≥3 infusion-related Adverse Events (AEs)

Trial Safety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised pediatric patients
1 of 2
Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised adult patients
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

24 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) · No Placebo Group · Phase 1

Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised pediatric patients
Biological
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) · Intervention Types: Biological
Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised adult patients
Biological
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) · Intervention Types: Biological

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: within 45 days of cst infusion

Who is running the clinical trial?

Children's National Research InstituteLead Sponsor
195 Previous Clinical Trials
206,483 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying COVID-19
5,000 Patients Enrolled for COVID-19

Eligibility Criteria

Age 12 - 80 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have had or currently have severe complications from COVID-19 according to the doctor's assessment.
Donating cells may harm the donor's physical or mental health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this research project accepting new participants at present?

"According to the latest information gleaned from clinicaltrials.gov, this research is recruiting participants with its initial appearance on October 19th 2021 and last edited on September 1st 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How hazardous is the Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) for human health?

"The safety of Coronavirus-specific T cell (CST) is estimated to be a 1 as this is a Phase 1 trial, reflecting the limited information available in regards to saftey and efficacy." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the cap on participants for this scientific investigation?

"Affirmative, the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov states that this medical investigation is presently recruiting volunteers. The trial was originally advertised on October 19th 2021 and its most recent update occurred on September 1st 2022. Two locations need to enrol 24 participants in total." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the underlying aim of this clinical experiment?

"The primary outcome over the 45 day period will be an assessment of grade ≥3 infusion-related Adverse Events (AEs). Secondary outcomes include a tracking of infused T-Cell Receptor Beta repertoire with deep sequencing, COVID-19 antiviral immunity evaluation through ELIspot assays and other phenotypic/functional studies, as well as measurement of SARS-CoV-2 viral load from oral/salivary or respiratory samples." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are there any opportunities to partake in this trial?

"This clinical trial is enrolling 24 individuals of ages 12-80 who are suffering from infections. To be eligible, patients must meet the following prerequisites: have a Karnofsky/Lansky score greater than 70, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) more than 500/ul and hemoglobin more than 8g/dl; additionally any steroids treatment given to treat GVHD or other reasons should not exceed 0.5 mg per kg per day prednisone in equivalent dosage at least 7 days prior to infusion; platelets also need to be 20k/ul before enrollment. Furthermore, participants aged 18 years up until 80 with" - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Does this research include elderly participants?

"According to the research protocol, participants must be between 12 and 80 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
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