NCT05074875

Brief Summary

This is a 48-week, observational study looking to see if the inflammatory process of hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 leads to progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Inpatient, as well as outpatient adults with recent COVID-19 hospitalization will be recruited. Data from hospitalization will be collected and subjects will return to the center for follow-up visits. Subjects will undergo the following procedures: High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) of the chest, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), Muscle Strength Measurement, and blood draw for biomolecular data such as biomarkers found in ribonucleic acid (RNA), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), serum, and plasma. Quality of Life (QoL) measurements will also be collected through the study.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
37

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2021

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 15, 2021

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 6, 2021

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 12, 2021

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 9, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 9, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

July 27, 2023

Status Verified

July 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

April 6, 2021

Last Update Submit

July 25, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in fibrotic and non-fibrotic interstitial opacities on chest HRCT at 48 weeks after hospitalization for COVID-19 or outpatient COVID-19 infections which require treatment with supplemental oxygen

    Categorized after exploratory analysis as improved, stable or worsened fibrotic changes seen on chest HRCT.

    48 Weeks

Secondary Outcomes (15)

  • Changes from baseline and evidence of disease progression seen on high resolution computed tomography

    72 Weeks

  • Changes from baseline and evidence of disease progression on pulmonary function testing

    72 weeks

  • Changes from baseline and evidence of disease progression seen on pulmonary function testing

    72 weeks

  • Changes from baseline and evidence of disease progression see on pulmonary function testing

    72 weeks

  • Changes from baseline and evidence of disease progression via 6 Minute Walk Test

    72 weeks

  • +10 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Cohort 1

Subjects with a diagnosis of hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for participation in this study. Cohort 1 subjects will undergo Visit 0 after informed consent is obtained. Eligible subjects will return for follow-up at Visits 2, 3, and 4, at weeks 24, 36, and 48 weeks

Other: Questionnaires and Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)Diagnostic Test: Nasal Swab COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR)Genetic: Blood Samples for BiomarkersDiagnostic Test: High Resolution Computed TomographyDiagnostic Test: Physical Exam and Vital SignsDiagnostic Test: Medical Research Council Sum ScoreDiagnostic Test: Hand Grip StrengthDiagnostic Test: SpirometryDiagnostic Test: Diffusing Capacity of Carbon MonoxideDiagnostic Test: 6 Minute Walk TestDiagnostic Test: Sit to Stand (STS) Measurement

Cohort 2

Subjects with a diagnosis of hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for participation in this study. Cohort 2 subjects will undergo Visit 1, within 4 (+/- 2) weeks of hospital discharge or outpatient infection, after informed consent is obtained. Eligible subjects will return for follow-up Visits 2, 3, and 4, at weeks 24, 36, and 48 weeks.

Other: Questionnaires and Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)Diagnostic Test: Nasal Swab COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR)Genetic: Blood Samples for BiomarkersDiagnostic Test: High Resolution Computed TomographyDiagnostic Test: Physical Exam and Vital SignsDiagnostic Test: Medical Research Council Sum ScoreDiagnostic Test: Hand Grip StrengthDiagnostic Test: SpirometryDiagnostic Test: Diffusing Capacity of Carbon MonoxideDiagnostic Test: 6 Minute Walk TestDiagnostic Test: Sit to Stand (STS) Measurement

Cohort 3a

Subjects with a diagnosis of hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for participation in this study. Cohorts 3a and 3b subjects will undergo their first study visit between 6 and 24 weeks of hospital discharge or outpatient infection, after informed consent is obtained. Participants should not be scheduled for chest HRCTs less than 12 weeks apart, however all subjects should have an HRCT done at Week 24 for analysis purposes. To prevent scheduling of HRCTs within less than 12 weeks. Subjects enrolled within ≤ 12 weeks of hospital discharge or outpatient COVID- 19 infection will undergo their first study visit at Visit 1 (Weeks 6-12).

Other: Questionnaires and Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)Diagnostic Test: Nasal Swab COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR)Genetic: Blood Samples for BiomarkersDiagnostic Test: High Resolution Computed TomographyDiagnostic Test: Physical Exam and Vital SignsDiagnostic Test: Medical Research Council Sum ScoreDiagnostic Test: Hand Grip StrengthDiagnostic Test: SpirometryDiagnostic Test: Diffusing Capacity of Carbon MonoxideDiagnostic Test: 6 Minute Walk TestDiagnostic Test: Sit to Stand (STS) Measurement

Cohort 3b

Subjects with a diagnosis of hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for participation in this study. Cohorts 3a and 3b subjects will undergo their first study visit between 6 and 24 weeks of hospital discharge or outpatient infection, after informed consent is obtained. Participants should not be scheduled for chest HRCTs less than 12 weeks apart, however all subjects should have an HRCT done at Week 24 for analysis purposes. To prevent scheduling of HRCTs within less than 12 weeks. Subjects enrolled ≥ 12 weeks from hospital discharge or outpatient COVID- 19 infection will undergo their first visit within 4 weeks before week 24. Subjects that are enrolled into Cohort 3 will be followed until Week 72.

Other: Questionnaires and Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)Diagnostic Test: Nasal Swab COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR)Genetic: Blood Samples for BiomarkersDiagnostic Test: High Resolution Computed TomographyDiagnostic Test: Physical Exam and Vital SignsDiagnostic Test: Medical Research Council Sum ScoreDiagnostic Test: Hand Grip StrengthDiagnostic Test: SpirometryDiagnostic Test: Diffusing Capacity of Carbon MonoxideDiagnostic Test: 6 Minute Walk TestDiagnostic Test: Sit to Stand (STS) Measurement

Interventions

* EuroQol 5 Dimensional Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D). * St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) * Impact of Events Scale Revised (IES-R) * Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) * Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

If required by the local site's COVID-19 guidelines, subjects should have the COVID-19 RT-PCR Nasal Swab collected at the beginning of the visit or within 5 days prior to the scheduled visit.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

Venous blood will be collected using pre-labeled tubes.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

Subjects will have HRCTs at Visits 1, 2, 3, and 4. Inpatient HRCT scans will be collected during the baseline visit (V0 or V1)

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

A complete physical exam, including height, weight, general appearance, neck, lungs, cardiovascular system, abdomen, extremities, and skin will be performed at Visit 1.A brief physical exam will be completed at subsequent visits, including weight, general appearance, lungs, cardiovascular symptoms, extremities, and other body systems pertinent to the participants health status, at the discretion of the investigator. Blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation will be collected at all visits, prior to blood draws and after subjects have rested.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

The Medical Research Council Sum Score (MRC-SS) is used globally to detect peripheral muscle strength and to help diagnose ICU-acquired muscle weakness. The MRC-SS ranging from 0 (complete paralysis) to 60 (normal).

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b
Hand Grip StrengthDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Each subject will have hand grip strength measured at each visit. This is being done in order to assess the maximum isometric strength of hand and forearm muscles.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b
SpirometryDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Spirometry will be assessed at Visits 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each site will use its own spirometry machine. Each subject should use the same machine at each visit and conduct measurements at approximately the same time. Before any testing, the maneuver should be demonstrated to the subject. The spirometry should be reviewed by the investigator.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

The site will use its own DLCO equipment for measurements at Visits, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The Single-breath DLCO maneuver will be carried out in accordance with the 2017 American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) guidelines. Subjects should use the same device at approximately that same time at each visit. The maneuver should be demonstrated to the subject prior to the test.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b
6 Minute Walk TestDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) will assess exercise capacity and tolerance. 6MWTs will be conducted at Visits 1, 2, 3, and 4. The procedure of the 6MWT should be explained and demonstrated to the subject prior to the start of the test.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

The STS will be conducted at Visits 1, 2, 3, and 4 to assess the physical functioning of the adult participants.

Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3aCohort 3b

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Subjects with a diagnosis of COVID-19 who require therapy with supplemental oxygen and who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for participation in this study.

You may qualify if:

  • Written Informed Consent consistent with International Conference on Harmonization Tripartite Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and local laws signed prior to entry into the study
  • Male or female ≥ 18 years of age at the time of consent
  • SARS-CoV-2 positive confirmed by a positive serology or PCR or antigen test
  • COVID-19 induced hypoxemia or reduced oxygen saturation requiring treatment with supplemental oxygen.
  • COVID-19 hospital discharge date or outpatient COVID-19 infection within 24 weeks of enrollment

You may not qualify if:

  • Diagnosed with Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) prior to COVID-19 infection.
  • Prior treatment with an antifibrotic agent, including nintedanib or pirfenidone
  • Pregnant women or women planning on becoming pregnant in the next 12 months
  • Patients planned for discharge from the hospital to hospice
  • Patients with significant cognitive impairment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Washington University of St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

Location

New York University Langone Medical Center

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, 10065, United States

Location

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Plasma, serum, and RNA will be collected at baseline, week 4, week 24, week 36, and week 48 to identify biomarkers that may put patients with COVID-19 at greater risk for development and/or progression of chronic fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD). Blood for DNA will be collected at baseline to assess whether genetic factors may increase the risk for development and/or progression of chronic fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD).

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Interventions

Surveys and QuestionnairesPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresBlood Specimen CollectionBiomarkersPhysical ExaminationVital SignsHand StrengthSpirometryWalk TestSequence Tagged Sites

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, ViralPneumoniaRespiratory Tract InfectionsInfectionsVirus DiseasesCoronavirus InfectionsCoronaviridae InfectionsNidovirales InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public HealthHealth Care SurveysHealth Services ResearchHealth PlanningHealth Care Economics and OrganizationsPatient Outcome AssessmentOutcome Assessment, Health CareOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareHealth Services AdministrationSpecimen HandlingClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPuncturesSurgical Procedures, OperativeBiological FactorsMuscle StrengthMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaRespiratory Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, Respiratory SystemExercise TestHeart Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, CardiovascularGenome ComponentsGenomeGenetic StructuresGenetic Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Robert J Kaner, MD

    WCM Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Associate Attending

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Craig S Conoscenti, MD

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Nina Patel, MD

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2021

First Posted

October 12, 2021

Study Start

January 15, 2021

Primary Completion

May 9, 2023

Study Completion

May 9, 2023

Last Updated

July 27, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

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