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COVID-19Phase 3PassItOnNCT04362176

Passive Immunity Trial for Our Nation to Treat COVID-19 in Hospitalized Adults

A Phase 3 study testing pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma in people with COVID-19 and Coronavirus, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 26 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of convalescent donor plasma to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized adults in a randomized, placebo-controlled setting. The effect of convalescent plasma will be compared to placebo on clinical outcomes, measured using the COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
COVID-19, Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2
What is being tested?
pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
974 participants
Where
26 sitesUnited States
Study dates
24 Apr 2020to 6 Aug 2021
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years
  • Currently hospitalized or in an emergency department with anticipated hospitalization
  • Symptoms of acute respiratory infection, defined as one or more of the following:
  • Cough
  • Chills, or a fever (greater than 37.5° C or 99.5° F)
  • Shortness of breath, operationalized as a patient having any of the following:
  • Subjective shortness of breath reported by a patient or surrogate. ii. Tachypnea with respiratory rate of greater than 22 breaths per minute iii. Hypoxemia, defined as SpO2 less than 92% on room air, new receipt of supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 greater than or equal to 92%, or increased supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 greater than or equal to 92% for a patient on chronic oxygen therapy
  • Laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection within the past 14 days

Who cannot join

  • Prisoner
  • Unable to randomize within 14 days after onset of acute respiratory infection symptoms
  • Patient, legal representative, or physician not committed to full support (Exception: a patient who will receive all supportive care except for attempts at resuscitation from cardiac arrest will not be excluded.)
  • Inability to be contacted on Day 29-36 for clinical outcome assessment
  • Receipt of any SARS-CoV-2 passive immunity therapy, such as convalescent plasma, monoclonal antibodies, or pooled immunoglobulin, in the past 30 days
  • Contraindications to transfusion or history of prior reactions to transfused blood products
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  • Plan for hospital discharge within 24 hours of enrollment
  • Previous enrollment in this trial
  • Previous laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection before the current illness
  • Enrollment in another clinical trial evaluating monoclonal antibodies, convalescent plasma, or another passive immunity therapy
  • Prior receipt of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Trial locations and contacts

26 sites in 1 country.

26 sites in 1 country

United States26 sites
  • University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131

  • University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • University of Maryland, Baltimore (University of Maryland Medical Center)

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • University at Buffalo/Buffalo General Medical Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • Cleveland Clinic Ohio

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216

  • The University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • Scripps Health

    La Jolla, California, 92037

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Maywood, Illinois, 60153

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Meharry Medical College

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37208

  • Newton-Wellelsey Hospital

    Newton, Massachusetts, 012462

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • Utah Valley Hospital

    Provo, Utah, 84604

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

  • Rochester General Hospital

    Rochester, New York, 14621

  • University of Utah Health

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

  • MedStar Health Research Institute/MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010

  • Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Weston, Florida, 33331

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About this study

Official title: Passive Immunity Trial for Our Nation (PassItOn)

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of convalescent donor plasma to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized adults in a randomized, placebo-controlled setting. The effect of convalescent plasma will be compared to placebo on clinical outcomes, measured using the COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale at Day 15, among adults with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.

Read the detailed description

After being informed about the study and potential risks, participants confirmed to meet all eligibility criteria who have provided informed consent will be randomized 1:1 to convalescent plasma versus placebo. Transfusion of convalescent plasma or placebo will be administered by clinical or research personnel while the patient is hospitalized on Study Day 1. On Study Days 1-7, participants will be monitored for adverse reactions to the transfusion. Research personnel will also assess patients at Day 14 and Day 28; these assessments will be completed by phone if the participant has been discharged from the hospital.

Being tested
pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma, Placebo
Keywords
COVID-19 drug treatment, convalescent plasma
Medical subject headings
COVID-19, Coronavirus Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasmaBiological

    Convalescent COVID-19 donor plasma is the liquid part of blood that is collected from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection. This plasma contains SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies that may help fight the infection.

  • PlaceboBiological

    Lactated Ringer's solution with multivitamins

Study groups in NCT04362176
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasmaExperimentalTransfusion of convalescent plasma will be administered by clinical or research personnel while the participant is hospitalized on Study Day 0. Plasma will be administered at a rate of 500 mL/hour and will be administered within 12 hours of randomization.
Receives: Biological: pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants randomized to the control group will receive 250mL of Lactate Ringers containing multivitamins intravenously on Day 1 as a placebo.
Receives: Biological: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale Score

    Outcome measured clinical status of the participant defined by the Covid-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale: This scale reflects a range from baseline to death as follows:

    1. Not hospitalized with resumption of normal activities.
    2. Not hospitalized, but unable to resume normal activities.
    3. Hospitalized, not on supplemental oxygen.
    4. Hospitalized, on supplemental oxygen.
    5. Hospitalized, on nasal high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, or both
    6. Hospitalized, on ECMO, invasive mechanical ventilation, or both.
    7. Death

    Measured: Study Day 15

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. All-location, All-cause 14-day Mortality

    All-location, all-cause 14-day mortality; mortality was assessed via EHR review, phone call, social media review

    Measured: Baseline to Study Day 14

  2. All-location, All-cause 28-day Mortality

    All-location, all-cause 28-day mortality

    Measured: Baseline to Study Day 28

  3. Survival Through 28 Days

    Number of participants survived through Day 28

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28 (assessed on Study Day 29)

  4. COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale on Study Day 3

    Outcome measured clinical status of the participant defined by the Covid-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale: This scale reflects a range from baseline to death as follows:

    1. Not hospitalized with resumption of normal activities.
    2. Not hospitalized, but unable to resume normal activities.
    3. Hospitalized, not on supplemental oxygen.
    4. Hospitalized, on supplemental oxygen.
    5. Hospitalized, on nasal high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, or both
    6. Hospitalized, on ECMO, invasive mechanical ventilation, or both.
    7. Death

    Measured: Baseline to Study Day 3

  5. COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale on Study Day 8

    Outcome measured clinical status of the participant defined by the Covid-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale: This scale reflects a range from baseline to death as follows:

    1. Not hospitalized with resumption of normal activities.
    2. Not hospitalized, but unable to resume normal activities.
    3. Hospitalized, not on supplemental oxygen.
    4. Hospitalized, on supplemental oxygen.
    5. Hospitalized, on nasal high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, or both
    6. Hospitalized, on ECMO, invasive mechanical ventilation, or both.
    7. Death

    Measured: Study Day 8

  6. COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale on Study Day 29

    Outcome measured clinical status of the participant defined by the Covid-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale: This scale reflects a range from baseline to death as follows:

    1. Not hospitalized with resumption of normal activities.
    2. Not hospitalized, but unable to resume normal activities.
    3. Hospitalized, not on supplemental oxygen.
    4. Hospitalized, on supplemental oxygen.
    5. Hospitalized, on nasal high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, or both
    6. Hospitalized, on ECMO, invasive mechanical ventilation, or both.
    7. Death

    Measured: Study Day 29

  7. Oxygen-free Days Through Day 28

    Number of days without use of oxygen

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28

  8. Ventilator-free Days Through Day 28

    Number of days without use of a ventilator

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28

  9. Vasopressor-free Days Through Day 28

    Number of days without use of vasopressors

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28

  10. ICU-free Days Through Day 28

    Number of days outside of ICU

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28

  11. Hospital-free Days Through Day 28

    Number of days outside of the hospital

    Measured: Baseline to Day 28

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Apr 2020
  2. Study start24 Apr 2020
  3. Primary completion6 Jul 2021
  4. Study completion6 Aug 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1 to convalescent plasma versus lactated Ringer's solution with multivitamins. Randomization will be completed in permuted blocks and stratified by site, gender, and age. Participants, treating clinicians and outcomes assessors will all be blinded to study group assignment. Study personnel will not be blinded to the study group assignment.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
974 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04362176
Sponsor's protocol ID
200738
Other IDs
3UL1TR002243-04S3
Acronym
PassItOn
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
21 Apr 2020
Last updated
3 Nov 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Del Rio C, Malani PN. COVID-19-New Insights on a Rapidly Changing Epidemic. JAMA. 2020 Apr 14;323(14):1339-1340. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.3072. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32108857
  • Fauci AS, Lane HC, Redfield RR. Covid-19 - Navigating the Uncharted. N Engl J Med. 2020 Mar 26;382(13):1268-1269. doi: 10.1056/NEJMe2002387. Epub 2020 Feb 28. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32109011
  • Cao B, Wang Y, Wen D, Liu W, Wang J, Fan G, Ruan L, Song B, Cai Y, Wei M, Li X, Xia J, Chen N, Xiang J, Yu T, Bai T, Xie X, Zhang L, Li C, Yuan Y, Chen H, Li H, Huang H, Tu S, Gong F, Liu Y, Wei Y, Dong C, Zhou F, Gu X, Xu J, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Li H, Shang L, Wang K, Li K, Zhou X, Dong X, Qu Z, Lu S, Hu X, Ruan S, Luo S, Wu J, Peng L, Cheng F, Pan L, Zou J, Jia C, Wang J, Liu X, Wang S, Wu X, Ge Q, He J, Zhan H, Qiu F, Guo L, Huang C, Jaki T, Hayden FG, Horby PW, Zhang D, Wang C. A Trial of Lopinavir-Ritonavir in Adults Hospitalized with Severe Covid-19. N Engl J Med. 2020 May 7;382(19):1787-1799. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2001282. Epub 2020 Mar 18.

    PubMed 32187464
  • Casadevall A, Scharff MD. Return to the past: the case for antibody-based therapies in infectious diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 1995 Jul;21(1):150-61. doi: 10.1093/clinids/21.1.150.

    PubMed 7578724
  • Casadevall A, Dadachova E, Pirofski LA. Passive antibody therapy for infectious diseases. Nat Rev Microbiol. 2004 Sep;2(9):695-703. doi: 10.1038/nrmicro974.

    PubMed 15372080
  • Sahr F, Ansumana R, Massaquoi TA, Idriss BR, Sesay FR, Lamin JM, Baker S, Nicol S, Conton B, Johnson W, Abiri OT, Kargbo O, Kamara P, Goba A, Russell JB, Gevao SM. Evaluation of convalescent whole blood for treating Ebola Virus Disease in Freetown, Sierra Leone. J Infect. 2017 Mar;74(3):302-309. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2016.11.009. Epub 2016 Nov 17.

    PubMed 27867062
  • Arabi YM, Hajeer AH, Luke T, Raviprakash K, Balkhy H, Johani S, Al-Dawood A, Al-Qahtani S, Al-Omari A, Al-Hameed F, Hayden FG, Fowler R, Bouchama A, Shindo N, Al-Khairy K, Carson G, Taha Y, Sadat M, Alahmadi M. Feasibility of Using Convalescent Plasma Immunotherapy for MERS-CoV Infection, Saudi Arabia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 Sep;22(9):1554-61. doi: 10.3201/eid2209.151164.

    PubMed 27532807
  • Zhang JS, Chen JT, Liu YX, Zhang ZS, Gao H, Liu Y, Wang X, Ning Y, Liu YF, Gao Q, Xu JG, Qin C, Dong XP, Yin WD. A serological survey on neutralizing antibody titer of SARS convalescent sera. J Med Virol. 2005 Oct;77(2):147-50. doi: 10.1002/jmv.20431.

    PubMed 16121363
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    PubMed 31995857
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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing pathogen reduced SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma in people with COVID-19 and Coronavirus, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 26 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 26 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Nov 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

COVID-19 7-point Ordinal Clinical Progression Outcomes Scale Score (time frame: Study Day 15). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04362176, which also lists 53 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2022.

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