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Virus Therapy

RG-RV for Cat Allergy (VMR Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By William J. Calhoun, MD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age: 18-60 inclusive
No history of asthma, COPD, rhinitis, or other clinically important respiratory disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediate and 48hrs post rv16 inoculation
Awards & highlights

VMR Trial Summary

This trial studies the effects of an inoculation on airway gene expression and remodeling in people with/without allergies to cat dander. Screening, blood draws, and pulmonary testing will be done to determine eligibility.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy adults, allergic rhinitis sufferers, and mild-moderate asthmatics aged 18-60 with cat dander allergy. Participants must be non-smokers or long-term ex-smokers without serious respiratory diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or immune system issues. Pregnant women and those unable to follow the protocol are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests RG-RV16's impact on airway genes and remodeling in three groups: healthy individuals (HC), people with allergic rhinitis (AR), and asthmatics (AA) - all sensitive to cat dander. It involves clinical history review, lung function tests, blood work for allergies and antibodies against RV16.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects aren't specified but may include typical responses to inoculations such as local reactions at the injection site, flu-like symptoms or exacerbation of asthma/allergy symptoms due to immune response.

VMR Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 60 years old.
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I have no history of asthma, COPD, or significant respiratory issues.

VMR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediate
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediate for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
PD-L1 Expression
RV16 Viral Titer
Type III Interferon
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Secondary outcome measures
Airway Remodeling
CD8 T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
URI Cold Symptoms

VMR Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: HealthyActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects without asthma, COPD, rhinitis and with negative allergen test
Group II: Allergic RhinitisActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects without asthma, COPD and with positive allergen test
Group III: Allergic AshthmaActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects with asthma and positive allergen test

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mohammad Zaidan, MDUNKNOWN
The University of Texas Medical Branch, GalvestonLead Sponsor
243 Previous Clinical Trials
56,596 Total Patients Enrolled
William J. Calhoun, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas
4 Previous Clinical Trials
651 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Research Grade RG-RV (Virus Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05331170 — Phase 2
Cat Allergy Research Study Groups: Healthy, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Ashthma
Cat Allergy Clinical Trial 2023: Research Grade RG-RV Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05331170 — Phase 2
Research Grade RG-RV (Virus Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05331170 — Phase 2
Cat Allergy Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05331170 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this trial accommodate seniors aged 75 and above?

"This trial only accepts participants aged 18 to 60; however, there are 212 studies for minors and 611 trials specifically targeting seniors."

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Does Allergic Rhinitis present any appreciable health risks to those affected?

"This medication is fairly safe, as indicated by its rating of 2. Although there have been trials that demonstrate some safety data, efficacy has not yet been proven in any studies."

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Are there vacancies open to participants in this research effort?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this trial is actively enrolling patients and was initially posted on April 27th 2023 with a recent amendment made on May 5th 2023. The study requires 75 participants from 1 centre."

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How many participants have enrolled in this research experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this clinical trial, first posted on April 27th 2023, is actively recruiting individuals for the study. Just 75 patients are needed from 1 medical facility."

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To whom does this research study appeal most?

"This medical trial is actively recruiting 75 individuals aged 18-60 with asthma. To qualify, participants need to be able to read and accept the terms of informed consent; they must not have a history of other respiratory diseases like COPD or rhinitis; if applicable, ex-smokers must have smoked less than 10 pack years within last 5 years prior to joining the study; they cannot suffer from diabetes or cardiovascular disease either. Furthermore, those in allergic rhinitis group are required to hold negative immunology tests for regionally relevant allergens taken at screening, or provide documentation of past 12 months' skin test results proving their aller"

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What site did they apply to?
University of Texas Medical Branch
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I'm a healthy patient. Im interested in healthy studies to help research.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of Texas Medical Branch: < 48 hours
~50 spots leftby May 2027