Clinical trial • Phase II • Infectious Disease

PLITIDEPSIN for Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC) | Post-COVID-19 syndrome

Phase II trial of PLITIDEPSIN for Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC) | Post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Infectious Disease
Trial Disease
Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC) | Post-COVID-19 syndrome
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme | Other

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
03-09-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
05-12-2024

Trial design

Randomised, placebo comparator: 1h-iv placebo 1 vial/day during treatment periods (arm c: placebo in all four treatment periods; arm b: placebo during first two treatment periods then plitidepsin during last two). active comparator: plitidepsin 1.5 mg administered as 1-hour iv infusion during treatment periods (arm a: plitidepsin during all four treatment periods; arm b: plitidepsin during last two periods). treatment periods occur days 1-3, 16-18, 31-33 and 46-48.-controlled Phase II trial in Spain.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo comparator: 1h-IV placebo 1 vial/day during treatment periods (Arm C: placebo in all four treatment periods; Arm B: placebo during first two treatment periods then plitidepsin during last two). Active comparator: Plitidepsin 1.5 mg administered as 1-hour IV infusion during treatment periods (Arm A: plitidepsin during all four treatment periods; Arm B: plitidepsin during last two periods). Treatment periods occur Days 1-3, 16-18, 31-33 and 46-48.
Target Sample Size
90
Trial Duration For Participant
90

Eligibility

Recruits 90 No vulnerable population selected. Participants must be ≥18 years and 'Having understood the information provided and capable of providing informed consent.' The protocol excludes those 'Unable to consent and/or comply with study requirements, in the opinion of the investigator.' No assent process for minors is provided (minors excluded)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Females who are pregnant (negative serum or urine pregnancy test required for all females of childbearing potential at screening) or breast-feeding.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected. Participants must be ≥18 years and 'Having understood the information provided and capable of providing informed consent.' The protocol excludes those 'Unable to consent and/or comply with study requirements, in the opinion of the investigator.' No assent process for minors is provided (minors excluded).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Male or female individuals 18 years old or older.\n- Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection at least 90 days prior to study recruitment, defined by either (a) nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test [polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or transcription mediated amplification (TMA)], (b) validated Nasopharyngeal Lateral Flow Assay rapid antigen test (RAT), or (c) or positive serology against SARS-CoV-2 N protein regardless vaccination status.\n- 3 or more symptoms of PCC affecting at least two organs, after 90 days from the onset of SARS-CoV2 infection and that last for at least 2 months and cannot explained by an alternative diagnosis. Symptoms may be new onset following initial recovery from an acute COVID-19 episode or persist from the initial illness. Symptoms may also fluctuate or relapse over time.\n- Unable to perform all usual duties/activities, defined as grades 3 or 4 in PCFS\n- Willing to comply with the requirements of the protocol and available for follow-up for the planned duration of the study.\n- Having understood the information provided and capable of providing informed consent."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Last SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose during the previous 30 days\n- Females of childbearing potential (females who are not surgically sterile or postmenopausal defined as amenorrhea for >12 months) who are not using highly effective contraceptive methods, while on study treatment and for 6 months after last dose of plitidepsin. Fertile males with partners of childbearing potential must use condom during treatment and for 6 months after last dose of plitidepsin. Refer to Protocol's Annex 2 for contraception requirements.\n- Unable to consent and/or comply with study requirements, in the opinion of the investigator\n- Currently participating or participated in a clinical trial within the prior 30 days, or a planned participation in any other clinical trial within the next 138 days.\n- Patients with active uncontrolled infections.\n- Patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 virus in the last 90 days prior to the screening visit.\n- Patients receiving treatment with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors or inducers (Protocol's Annex 1) throughout plitidepsin treatment period and until 24-h washout period.\n- Pacients receiving chronic glucocorticoid therapy (. high-dose corticosteroids [ie, 20 mg of prednisone daily or equivalent for ≥2 weeks)\n- Any of the following cardiac conditions or risk factors: •\tCardiac infarction or cardiac surgery episode within the last six months; •\tHistory of known congenital QT prolongation; •\tKnown structural cardiomyopathy with abnormal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50%; •\tCurrent clinical evidence of heart failure or acute cardiac ischaemia (New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III-IV).\n- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of the excipients (mannitol, macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, and ethanol) or contraindication to receive systemic glucocorticoids, antihistamine H1/H2 receptor agents, or antiserotonine 5HT3 receptors drugs.\n- Mast cell activation syndrome.\n- Females who are pregnant (negative serum or urine pregnancy test required for all females of childbearing potential at screening) or breast-feeding."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Difference between groups on the PROMIS-29® health scale measured by T- Score on day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period* (after the intervention period).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured using the PROMIS-29® health scale reported as T-Score on Day 90 (±5) of follow-up (after intervention period)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of adverse events (AE, coded by MedDRA) comparing between groups at day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period, considering: 1) All AEs. 2) AEs grade 3 and 4 leading to discontinuation from the study. 3) AEs of special interest (AESI): cardiac, liver, acute-infusional reactions.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"AE incidence coded by MedDRA and compared between groups at Day 90 (±5); includes overall AEs, grade 3-4 leading to discontinuation, and AESIs (cardiac, liver, acute-infusional reactions)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage of TEAEs detected on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) measured as percentage at Days 10 (±2), 30 (±2) and 90 (±5)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage of TEAEs detected on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Duplicate entry in source; measurement as above."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Difference between groups on the PROMIS-29® health scale measured by T-Score on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"PROMIS-29® T-Score differences assessed at Days 10 (±2), 30 (±2) and 90 (±5)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Difference between groups in functional capacity on the PCFS scale on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Functional capacity measured by the Post-COVID-19 Functional State (PCFS) scale at Days 10 (±2), 30 (±2), and 90 (±5)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of subjects with ≥10 points reduction in the Can Ruti Questionnaire scale on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of subjects achieving ≥10 point reduction in Can Ruti Questionnaire at Days 10, 30 and 90 (with specified windows)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Difference between groups according to the EuroQoL-5D questionnaire on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) a of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Quality of life measured by EuroQoL-5D at Days 10, 30 and 90 (± windows)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in neuropsychological symptoms to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period, measured using the following questionnaires: Neu Screen (psychomotor speed and executive function); PHQ-9 (depressive symptoms); GAD-7 (anxiety symptoms); PSQI (Sleep quality); and WHODAS 2.0 (disability).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Neuropsychological symptom changes measured by Neu Screen, PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSQI and WHODAS 2.0 at Days 10, 30 and 90 (± windows)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in physical activity to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period, assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Physical activity assessed by IPAQ at Days 10, 30 and 90 (± windows)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in physical activity to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period, evaluated using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5xSTS).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Fatigue and physical performance measured by FSS and 5xSTS at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in inflammation markers on day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Inflammatory biomarkers measured and compared at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in immunological assessments (including autoimmunity) to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Immunological assessments including autoimmunity markers measured at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in viral components in plasma to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Viral components in plasma measured at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in thromboinflammatory and complement activation components in plasma to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Thromboinflammatory and complement activation markers measured at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in hormonal component alterations in plasma to day 10 (±2), day 30 (±2), and day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Hormonal component alterations measured at Days 10, 30 and 90."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Exploratory Endpoint for future investigations: Change from baseline in intestinal microbiota in stool samples at Day 10 (±2), Day 30 (±2), and Day 90 (±5) of the follow-up period.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Exploratory analysis of intestinal microbiota in stool samples at Days 10, 30 and 90."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
90
Recruitment Window Months
24
Consent Approach
Informed consent must be provided by participants capable of providing consent; inclusion criteria require 'Having understood the information provided and capable of providing informed consent.' Subject information and informed consent form documents exist for adults (L1_SIS and ICF_Adults) and a document for Pregnant Partner ICF is present. Participants are adults (≥18); no assent process described. Languages of documents not specified in the available data.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
90

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
31-10-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
05-12-2024
Processing Time Days
35
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
90

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Germans Trias I Pujol
Department Name
Infectious Disease, Long Covid Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Lourdes Mateu
Principal Investigator Email
lmateu@lluita.org
Contact Person Name
Lourdes Mateu
Contact Person Email
lmateu@lluita.org

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Fundacion Fls De Lucha Contra El Sida Las Enfermedades Infecciosas Y La Promocion De La Salud Y La Ciencia
Organisation Type
Patient organisation/association
Country Of Registered Address
Spain

Third parties

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Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Plitidepsin
Active Substance
PLITIDEPSIN
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous infusion
Route
Intravenous infusion
Starting Dose
1.5 mg (IV)
Dose Levels
1.5 mg
Frequency
Administered as 1-hour IV infusion during treatment periods on Days 1-3, Days 16-18, Days 31-33 and Days 46-48
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose 1.5 mg; max total dose amount 18 mg
Investigational Product Name
PLACEBO
Active Substance
PLACEBO
Modality
Other
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous administration
Route
Intravenous (1-hour administration described for placebo vials)
Starting Dose
Placebo 1 vial (IV)
Frequency
Placebo administered 1 vial/day during treatment periods (per arm schedule)
Combination Treatment
Yes

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