Around the world, researchers are working extremely hard to develop new treatments and interventions for COVID-19 with new clinical trials opening nearly every day. This directory provides you with information, including enrollment detail, about these trials. In some cases, researchers are able to offer expanded access (sometimes called compassionate use) to an investigational drug when a patient cannot participate in a clinical trial.
The information provided here is drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. If you do not find a satisfactory expanded access program here, please search in our COVID Company Directory. Some companies consider expanded access requests for single patients, even if they do not show an active expanded access listing in this database. Please contact the company directly to explore the possibility of expanded access.
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To learn how to apply for expanded access, please visit our Guides designed to walk healthcare providers, patients and/or caregivers through the process of applying for expanded access. Please note that given the situation with COVID-19 and the need to move as fast as possible, many physicians are requesting expanded access for emergency use. In these cases, FDA will authorize treatment by telephone and treatment can start immediately. For more details, consult FDA guidance. Emergency IND is the common route that patients are receiving convalescent plasma.
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Management of known patients with cardiovascular disease (in particular the whole spectrum of atherosclerotic ischaemic coronary artery disease, essential hypertension under treatment, and also patients with chronic heart failure under medication) and with other associated chronic pathologies, with obvious effects on the management of the pandemic with modern / distance means (e-Health) of patients at high risk of mortality in contact with coronavirus. Given the Covid-19 Pandemic, all the above complex cardiovascular patients are under the obligation to stay in the house isolated and can no longer come to standard clinical and paraclinical monitoring and control visits. Therefore, a remote management solution (tele-medicine) of these patients must be found. The Investigators endeavour is to create an electronic platform to communicate with these patients and offer solutions for their cardiovascular health issues (including psychological and religious problems due to isolation). The Investigators intend to create this platform for communicating with a patient and stratify their complaints in risk levels. A given specialist will sort and classify their needs on a scale, based on specific algorithms (derived from the clinical European Cardiovascular Guidelines), and generate specific protocols varying from 911 like emergencies to cardiological advices or psychological sessions. These could include medication changing of doses, dietary advices or exercise restrictions. Moreover, in those patients suspected of COVID infection, special assistance should be provided per protocol.
Chongqing Public Health Medical Center
SARS-CoV-2 infection mainly leads to interstitial pneumonia. The patients with low immunity have more serious conditions. At present, there is no specific drug/therapy available for COVID-19. NK cells are the major cells of the natural immune system, which are essential for innate immunity and adaptive immunity, and are indispensable in the defense of virus infection. NKG2D is an activating receptor of NK cells, which can recognize and thus clear virus infected cells. NK cells modified by CAR play a role in targeted cell therapy, and have benn demonstrated very safe without severe side effects such as cytokine releasing syndromes. The survival time of NK cells will be very short if there is no IL-15-sustained support after adoptive transfer into the body. In comparison with natural IL-15 in vivo, IL-15 superagonist (sIL-15/IL-15Rɑ chimeric protein) has increased the activity by nearly 20 times and as well as improved pharmacokinetic characteristics with longer persistence and enhanced target cytotoxicity. CAR-T cell-mediated cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity have been shown to be abrogated through GM-CSF neutralization. ACE2 is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 and binds to S protein of the virus envelope. We have constructed and prepared the universal off-the-shelf IL15 superagonist- and GM-CSF neutralizing scFv-secreting NKG2D-ACE2 CAR-NK derived from cord blood. By targeting the S protein of SARS-CoV-2 and NKG2DL on the surface of infected cells with ACE2 and NKG2D, respectively, and with the strong synergistic effect of IL15 superagonist and CRS prevention through GM-CSF neutralizing scFv, we hope that the SARS-CoV-2 virus particles and their infected cells can be safely and effectively removed, thus providing a safe and effective cell therapy for COVID-19. In addition, ACE2 CAR-NK cells can competitively inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection of type II alveolar epithelial cells and other important organ or tissue cells through ACE2 so as to make SARS-CoV-2 abortive infection (i.e., no production of infectious virus particles). This project is an open, randomized, parallel, multicenter phase I/II clinical trial. The NKG2D-ACE2 CAR-NK cells secreting super IL15 superagonist and GM-CSF neutralizing scFv are going to be give by intravenous infusion (108 cells per kilogram of body weight, once a week) for the treatment of 30 patients with each common, severe and critical type COVID-19, respectively.
Selfapy GmbH
The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a greatly increased risk of substantial psychological stress worldwide. We intend to evaluate an online support program aiming at reducing stress in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program consists of twelve modules that participants undergo, covering a broad range of topics related to stress in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been developed together with and is provided by Selfapy GmbH, Berlin. The aim of this randomised clinical trial with observational components is to estimate the effects of the intervention as a whole, as well as individual modules and selected chapters. Further, follow-up assessments as well as information on risks and the long-term course of COVID pandemic-related stress may help to elucidate COVID-19 pandemic stress across time and what we can do to prevent long-term negative consequences.
Misr University for Science and Technology
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) has been discovered recently in December 2019 from wuhan city in China to spread in more than 40 countries allover the world. This disease has gain the attention of all nations after it has been stated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 12, 2020. Currently no treatment has been proved to be efficient in the treatment of infected patients by COVID-19. Natural honey has been demonstrated as potent antimicrobial in many research investigations and has been considered a good alternative for antiviral drugs for the treatment of some viral infections. The investigators aim to study the efficacy of natural honey in the treatment of COVID-19 patients in this randomized , multicenter, controlled trial, comparing honey in one arm to standard care in the other arm.
CanSino Biologics Inc.
This study is a phase I /II adaptive clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and the Immunogenicity of Ad5-nCoV in healthy adults from 18 to
Kent State University
During the current COVID-19 Pandemic, all communities are relying heavily on medical personnel and first-responders to maintain high levels of psychological and occupational functioning. However, during times of persistent high levels of stress, many individuals experience depletion in psychological resources, suffering intense distress that can make daily occupational and interpersonal functioning difficult. In order to assist with this immense challenge, this research team has developed a brief daily intervention based on decades of stress and trauma research that may help to support psychological health in individuals on the frontlines who are most essential to society. Considerable evidence supports the role of attention to and conceptualization of emotional experience in psychological resilience. This project tests a highly innovative combination of interventions targeting these processes in a brief, daily activity. The primary project aim is to investigate the Daily Coping Toolkit for medical personnel and first responders to determine efficacy over time, to test relative dosing, and to explicate the underlying therapeutic processes. The toolkit consists of 3 activities, administered one time each day, taking minutes to complete and will be administered to n=1000 personnel. Data analysis will test the impact of the toolkit on momentary affective processes and on symptoms and wellbeing over 9 months. The impact of this research will be evidence to support the further use of this novel tool to assist essential front-line personnel during this ongoing crisis helping to mitigate the psychological toll and also support occupational functioning now and in the future.
Aspire Health Science
The primary objective of this study is determine the safety and efficacy of ACT-20-MSC (allogenic human umbilical derived mesenchymal stem cells) and ACT-20-CM (allogenic human umbilical derived mesenchymal stem cells in conditioned media) in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
University Hospital, Toulouse
COVID-19 pandemic is a severe viral sepsis characterized by the occurrence of Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) whose pathophysiology is little described
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
In this study, the content and results of the psychiatric consultation on patients in Corona Care Ward were verified retroactively, and the effects of COVID-19 patients' emotional state and psychological support and crisis intervention were assessed on their emotional state. Patients who are admitted to the COVID-19 care unit of the Catholic University of Daegu Hospital are subject to consultation with the psychiatrist. By retrospectively reviewing the medical records of the request and the results of the subjects, We collected Socio-demographic information, medical severity (oxygen saturation, chest x-ray readings, medication being administered), clinical psychological scale (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AIS, P4, SF-36, SCL-90-R) This study evaluates whether there is a difference in psychological scale according to differences in socio-demographic status and medical severity, and compares psychological measures before and after referral to mental health medicine to evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric counseling.
Damietta University
Aerosol Combination therapy of All-trans retinoic acid and Isotretinoin as A novel Treatment for Inducing Neutralizing Antibodies in COVID -19 Infected Patients better than vaccine : An innovative Treatment Mahmoud ELkazzaz(1),Tamer Haydara(2), Mohamed Abdelaal(3), Ahmed M. Kabel(4), Abedelaziz Elsayed(5) ,Yousry Abo-amer(6) ,Hesham Attia(7) 1. Department of chemistry and biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University,Egypt. 2. Department of Internal Medicine,Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt 3. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt 4. Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine , Tanta University,Egypt. 5. Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy,Tanta University,Egypt. 6. Hepatology,Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases Department, Mahala Hepatology Teaching Hospital,Egypt 7. Department of Immunology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt. - Study Chair ((( Dr.Tamer Hydara))), Department of Internal Medicine,Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt Contact: Dr.Tamer Hydara-Tel: 00201142233340 Mail: tamerhydara@yahoo.com - Principal Investigator ((( Mahmoud Elkazzaz))), Faculty of Science, Damietta University,GOEIC,Egypt Contact:Tel: 00201090302015 Mail: mahmoudramadan2051@yahoo.com - Study coordinator ((Prof/Dr Mohamed Abdelaal)), Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt Contact:Tel: 00201001422577 Mail: Malaal2@hotmail.com Abstract The pandemic of COVID-19 which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) has infected over 20,000,000 people causing over 700,000 deaths .It has no currently approved treatments. In this clinical study we confirm that combination of isotretinoin and All trans retinoic acid can be used in the treatment of SARS-COV-2 better than vaccine according to the findings of previous studies and researches. Retenoic acid can induce neutralizing antibodies in case of corona virus (COVID-19) by restoring inhebited and exhausted T cells via inhebiting both CD13 and Angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2). CD13 amyloid receptor which abundantly overexpressed on cell surface of lymphocyte, Dentritic cell, Macrophage, granulocytes and monocytes and is ubiquitous in respiratory tract epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts, epithelial cells in the kidneys and small intestine, activated endothelial cells, and platelets In addition inhibing of Angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) , Angiotensin T1 protein and Angiotensin II-mediated intracellular calcium release pathway which is responsible for COVID-19 cell fusion and entry.ACE2-expressing cells are prone to SARS-CoV-2 infection as ACE2 receptor facilitates cellular viral entry and replication. A study demonestrated that patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus may be at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as these patients are often treated with ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II type-I receptor blockers (ARBs), which have been previously suggested to increase ACE2 expression.Butisotretinoin was found to be the strongest down-regulator of ACE 2 receptors.and this will give hope for diabetic patients or patients with hypertension infected with COVID-19.Therefore we suggest that Retinoic Acid will help in inhabiting factors which may enhance antibody dependent enhancement (ADE), A phenomenon caused by covid-19 which expected to lead to failure of vaccination specially in case of corona virus (covid-19) as a hyper mutatated COVID-19 antigens can lead to (ADE) phenomenon in which IgG antibodies facilitate viral entry and fusion with infected cell through uptake of the virus-IgG complex via the Fc receptors and later viral fusion with antigen presenting cells like Dentric cells, macrophages and B cells via FcR , through the neonatal FcR instead of antibodies induced viral agglutination and this is known as antibody dependent enhancement (ADE)(2) ADE can hamper vaccine development, as a vaccine may cause the production of antibodies which, via ADE, worsen the disease the vaccine is designed to protect against. ADE in COVID-19 infection can be caused by high mutation rate of the gene that encodes spike (S) protein. In this clinical study we suggest that Hyper mutated spike protein ,lymphopenia, and impaired dentreic cells all these factors can help in and lead to delayed antibodies response and appearing after a period of covid -19 symptoms onset and this may be responsible for antibody dependent enhancement (ADE) Keywords: COVID 2019 , Retinoic acid, Lymphopenia ,T Cells, Dentric cells , ADE, Vaccine