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1 Chemoprophylaxis With Hydroxychloroquine in Healthcare Personnel in Contact With COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial (PHYDRA Trial)

Triple blinded, phase III randomized controlled trial with parallel groups (200mg of hydroxychloroquine per day vs. placebo) aiming to prove hydroxychloroquine's security and efficacy as prophylaxis treatment for healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19 patients.

NCT04318015 COVID-19 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Drug: Hydroxychloroquine Drug: Placebo oral tablet

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infect Coronavirus Infections

2 An Investigation of the Inflammatory Response in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a newly recognized illness that can be fatal. The purpose of this study is to better understand SARS by collecting samples of blood and other body fluids of people who have been exposed to SARS or who are suspected to have the illness. Up to 300 volunteers aged 18 years or older will be enrolled in this study. Participants will donate blood samples and, if appropriate, samples of fluid from the lungs, nose, or throat. Researchers will test these samples for proteins that control or mediate inflammatory or immune responses. The patterns of these proteins will reveal how SARS affects the body and the efforts the body makes to fight off the infection.

NCT00066209 SARS Virus

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections

3 Clinical Evaluation and Management of Persons With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

This study will evaluate and treat people with SARS, a new type of pneumonia (lung infection) originating in China. SARS is caused by a new virus that is easily transmitted from person to person. This study will look at the course of the disease; determine how the virus affects the body and how the body fights the infection; and evaluate diagnostic tests to quickly identify the disease. People 18 years of age and older with probable or suspected SARS may be eligible for this study. Close contacts of patients with SARS, patients who recovered from SARS, and NIH health care workers involved in the care of patients will also be enrolled. Patients with SARS who require hospitalization will be admitted to the NIH Clinical Center. Because SARS spreads easily, hospitalized patients will be in a room by themselves and will not be allowed any visitors. They will not leave their room except for tests, such as x-rays. All participants will have a full medical examination, including a medical history, physical examination, and blood tests. In addition, the participants undergo various tests and procedures as follows: - Probable and suspected SARS patients may be hospitalized or may be seen as outpatients. They are provided the treatment judged best for their disease, usually according to expressed or published recommendations. The best treatment for SARS is not yet known, and there have been no studies evaluating therapies. Outpatients are seen three times a week for 2 weeks, once a week for 4 more weeks, and then at 6 months. Patients have mouth and throat swabs taken three times a week for the first 2 weeks, then once a week for 4 more weeks. Blood is drawn three times a week for the first 2 weeks, then once at weeks 3, 4, and 6. If virus is still detectable after 6 weeks, nose washings and throat swabs are repeated until no virus is detected for 3 weeks in a row. In addition, patients provide urine and stool samples, have a chest x-ray and electrocardiogram, and undergo bronchoscopy and bronchial lavage. For the bronchoscopy, a bronchoscope (pencil-thin flexible tube) is passed into the large airways of the lung, allowing the physician to examine the airways. Cells and secretions from the airways are rinsed from the lung with salt water. A brush the size of a pencil tip is passed through the bronchoscope to scrape cells lining the airways and pieces of tissue are collected for analysis. - Close contacts of patients are evaluated twice a week for 2 weeks, then once a week for 2 more weeks. Blood is drawn at the first visit and then at 1, 2, and 4 weeks. Mouth and throat swabs, nose washings, and sputum collections are done twice a week for 2 weeks, then once a week for 2 more weeks. Urine and stool samples are collected once a week for 4 weeks. If virus from the nose or throat is still detectable after 4 weeks, weekly nose washings and throat swabs continue until no virus is detected for 3 weeks in a row. Blood may also be drawn during the weekly visits. - Recovered SARS patients provide blood, urine, and stool samples and have a mouth and throat swab and nose aspiration to see if the SARS virus is present. For the nasal aspiration, salt water is put in the nose and then suctioned out. Usually, these tests are done only once. If virus is detected, however, the nose washing, throat swabs and blood tests are repeated once a week until no virus is detected for 3 weeks in a row. - Health care workers document their contact with patients, use of isolation procedures and equipment, and any unexpected events that occur during contact. They are evaluated for symptoms of infection and provide a blood sample once a month

NCT00073086 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections Syndrome

4 Contamination During Removal of Two Different Personal Protective Systems When Working Under Conditions Requiring Enhanced Respiratory and Contact Precautions

Highly communicable and virulent diseases, the ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases, and the prospect of bio-terrorism have become part of the new reality for health care workers. SARS transmission has occurred despite the use of droplet, contact, and airborne precautions. Potential explanations for some of the episodes of “through-precautions” transmission include the possibility of contamination during removal of protective clothing. The recommended protective systems (PPS) for aerosol generating procedures set out by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) differ. The failure of a PPS may be associated with significant consequences in terms of the morbidity and mortality of front-line health care workers. The purpose of this study is to determine if a difference exists between the rate of self-contamination due to deficiencies in contact precautions for individuals wearing either the CDC or MOHLTC recommended PPS. Study participants will don one of the two recommended PPS, be “contaminated” with an indicator that becomes visible under ultraviolet light, and then assessed for contamination of clothing layers and skin after removal of the PPS. They will then repeat the procedure using the other PPS.

NCT00150475 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Procedure: Powered Air purifying respirator

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections

5 The Interaction Between Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Viral Proteins and Monocytes

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a new threat to public health since November, 2002. The SARS is highly contagious and is believed to be transmitted by person-to-person through droplet and direct contact. The patients present with fever, chills, cough, myalgia, dyspnea, and diarrhea. The symptoms aggravate in the second week and nearly 40% of the patients develop respiratory failure that requires assisted ventilation. The mortality rate is reported as 6.5%-7%. After several months, the world scientists found the etiology to be a new coronavirus not belonging to the previous coronavirus group I, II and III. The new virus is called SARS associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Although the high morbidity and mortality of SARS occurred in adults, there was rare mortality reported in the children. The report from Hong Kong pointed out that the symptoms of SARS in younger children were milder and the clinical course was not as aggressive as in adults. Therefore, the aim of the project is to design the experiment to see the differences of immunological responses to SARS-CoV protein in healthy younger children, teenagers, and adults. The investigators hope that the result could explain the reason for milder disease in younger children and the immunological pathogenesis of SARS.

NCT00172263 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Procedure: blood sampling

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections Syndrome

6 A Randomized, Dose-ranging Study of Alferon® LDO {Low Dose Oral Interferon Alfa-n3 (Human Leukocyte Derived)} in Normal Volunteers and/or Asymptomatic Subjects With Exposure to a Person Known to Have SARS or Possible SARS

The purpose of this trial is to conduct a randomized dose-ranging study to evaluate the safety and activity of orally administered low dose interferon alfa-n3 as an antiviral and immunomodulator in asymptomatic subjects with recent exposure to a person with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or possible SARS. The primary objective of this pilot study is to determine an Alferon LDO dose level that increases or upregulates genes known to be mediators of interferon response. Secondary endpoints include the development of SARS symptomatology, rate of hospitalization, and mortality rate. In the event that no subjects with recent exposure to a person with SARS or possible SARS are available, this study will be conducted with 10 normal volunteers.

NCT00215826 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Drug: Alferon LDO

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections

7 Collection of Convalescent SARS Plasma by Apheresis

The purpose of this study is to collect plasma by apheresis from patients who have recovered from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). This plasma will be processed into a SARS-antibody enriched intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) product. This product will then be available for use in a clinical trial if a SARS epidemic recurs. Potentially eligible participants are people between 18 and 56 years of age who have recovered from SARS. Potential participants will undergo three sequential screenings to determine their eligibility for this study. Eligible participants will then be scheduled for plasmapheresis. After apheresis, additional testing will be performed on a sample of the source plasma. Once the sample has been tested and cleared, the source plasma will be shipped to the United States to the storage facility and finally to the site of manufacturing of the IVIG product. Participants may donate plasma again after 14 days. The study will not have a direct benefit for participants. However, participation may help develop a treatment that could be useful to other people who become infected with SARS.

NCT00342524 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections

8 Immune Responses, Transmission and Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Families With SARS Virus Infections

The purpose of this study is to understand how severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) spreads within families, if significant disease resulted, and how the body responds to SARS. The study will also explore the affects of SARS on genetics and the immune system (the body system that fights disease). Up to 1000 people residing in Beijing, China may be involved in this study. Adult survivors of SARS (numbering 200) and their family members including children age 4 and up will be asked to participate in the study. The study will recruit an additional 200 persons, who will be matched with SARs survivors of similar age, gender, health status, and housing/work location, and recruited as comparators. Blood will be taken from all volunteers and tested for the presence of SARS antibodies (proteins made by the body's immune system in response to something that can cause infection). Health and clinic/hospital visit records may be reviewed.

NCT00523276 Coronavirus (SARS-CoV)

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections

9 Phase I, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Dosage Escalation Study of the Safety and Immunogenicity of Adjuvanted and Non-Adjuvanted Inactivated SARS Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) Vaccine Administered by the Intramuscular Route

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral illness that affects the respiratory (breathing) system. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and protective (immune) responses to different doses of a SARS vaccine given with or without an adjuvant. An adjuvant is a substance that may be added to a vaccine to improve the immune response so that less of the vaccine may need to be given. Study participants will include 72 volunteers, ages 18-40, living in the Houston, Texas area. The study will take place at Baylor College of Medicine. Participants will receive 2 injections of vaccine or placebo (substance made to look like the study vaccine but contains no medication) given 1 month apart. Participants will fill out a memory aid (diary) to document daily temperature and illness signs and symptoms for 7-9 days after each injection. During the 9 study visits, several blood samples will be collected. Participants will be in the study for up to 211 days, including screening.

NCT00533741 Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) Drug: Aluminum hydroxide Drug: Placebo Biological: SARS-CoV

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections

10 A Multi-centre, Double-blinded, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Lopinavir / Ritonavir Plus Ribavirin in the Treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

The study aims to examine whether the combination of Lopinavir/Ritonavir plus Ribavirin for treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is superior to placebo.

NCT00578825 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Drug: Lopinavir / Ritonavir plus Ribavirin

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections Syndrome

11 An International Observational Study to Characterize Adults Who Are Hospitalized With Influenza or Other Targeted Respiratory Viruses

Following the sudden and unexpected emergence of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (2009 H1N1) virus, this observational study was initiated to estimate rates of morbidity and mortality and to examine predictors of severity among participants with 2009 H1N1 infection. In 2011, as surveillance indicated that 2009 H1N1 virus was co-circulating with other seasonal influenza A and B viruses worldwide, the protocol was expanded to include other influenza A subtypes and influenza B viruses. The current version of the protocol (released in August 2013) further broadens the scope of this observational study. With the recognition that novel respiratory viruses other than novel influenza A viruses, e.g., Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), could become prevalent and of major public health importance, the objectives of this protocol have been expanded.

NCT01056185 Influenza Novel Respiratory Virus-1 Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Novel Respiratory Virus-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV)

MeSH:Influenza, Human Coronavirus Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Syndrome Virus Diseases

12 Testing of Respiratory Specimens for the Validation of the QIAGEN ResPlex II Advanced Panel Test and the Artus Influenza A/B RT-PCR Test

The study will be conducted using nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected prospectively from individuals suspected of having the signs and symptoms of an acute respiratory tract infection caused by a respiratory virus. A series of standard viral culture tests validated for routine use in the clinical laboratory, and/or a series of PCR-based Laboratory Developed Tests (PCR-LDT) validated by a central reference laboratory will be used to verify the performance of the investigational artus Influenza A/B RT-PCR test and the QIAGEN ResPlex II Advanced Panel test. From each specimen five (5) aliquots will be prepared: (a) one aliquot will be tested in real-time using the assigned viral culture reference methods; (b) one aliquot will be used to extract nucleic acid in real-time for investigational testing; (c) one aliquot of the specimen will be stored at --70C for subsequent shipment to the reference laboratory for PCR-LDT testing, (d) one aliquot will be archived at -70C for subsequent follow-up by the reference laboratory (e.g., bi-directional sequencing of positive specimens), and (e) any remaining specimen will be stored for the Fresh vs. Frozen Study. The extracted nucleic acid generated from the second aliquot (i.e., "b" above) will be split and subjected to testing by both the artus Influenza A/B RT-PCR test and the ResPlex II Advanced Panel test.

NCT01302418 QIAGEN ResPlex II Advanced Panel Influenza A Respiratory S Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Infection Due to Human Parainfluenza Virus 1 Parainfluenza Type 2 Parainfluenza Type 3 Parainfluenza Type 4 Human Metapneumovirus A/B Rhinovirus Coxsackie Virus/Echovirus Adenovirus Types B/C/E Coronavirus Subtypes 229E Coronavirus Subtype NL63 Coronavirus Subtype OC43 Coronavirus Subtype HKU1 Human Bocavirus Artus Influenza A/B RT-PCR Test Influenza B Device: artus Influenza A/B RT-PCR Test

MeSH:Infection Communicable Diseases Influenza, Human Coronavirus Infections Adenoviridae Infections Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Paramyxoviridae Infections Coxsackievirus Infections Virus Diseases

13 Seroprevalence of IgG Antibodies to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers After Treatment of Confirmed MERS Patient

The investigators aim to do serosurvey of healthcare-personnel who had participated in treatment of confirmed patients of Middle-East respiratory syndrome. The investigators collected the base-line (pre-exposure) serum of healthcare-personnel in a few centers, and will collect the post-exposure serum from about 25-30 centers in which confirmed MERS patients had been treated. The investigators will deduct the seroprevalence of MERS-CoV IgG among the healthy healthcare-personnel, and calculate the sero-conversion rate if possible. The investigators will subdivided the seroprevalence according to the degree of exposure and preparedness of personal protective equipment.

NCT02497885 Coronavirus Infections

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

14 A Phase 1, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics Study of SAB-301 in Healthy Adults

Background: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a newly discovered contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory virus. People often get MERS through close contact with an infected person. Scientists are worried that MERS may spread and cause more infections. There are no vaccines or treatments for MERS right now. Researchers think a new therapy called SAB-301 may be able to help. Antibodies are proteins the body makes to attack viruses. SAB-301 is made of antibodies made in cows to fight MERS. The antibodies are collected from plasma, the liquid part of cow blood. Objective: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of SAB-301 in healthy adults. Eligibility: Healthy people ages 18 60 who: Do not have chronic medical problems Do not take any medications (exceptions are acetaminophen, ibuprofen, vitamins, seasonal allergy meds and oral contraception) Do not have allergies to beef products Agree to use two forms of contraception while on study (both men and women) Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical examination Blood and urine tests Participants will have a return visit. They will have a physical exam and blood tests. They will be randomly assigned to receive either SAB-301 or a placebo which is given by infusion through an arm vein over 1 3 hours. They will be monitored at the clinic for 6 hours after the infusion. They will have additional blood draws. Participants will have 2-hour visits 1, 3, 7, 21, 42, and 90 days after the infusion. At each visit they will be evaluated and have blood and urine tests.

NCT02788188 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Biological: SAB-301 Other: Normal (9%) Saline

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections

15 MERS-CoV Infection tReated With A Combination of Lopinavir /Ritonavir and Interferon Beta-1b: a Multicenter, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Randomized Trial

This is a placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of a combination of lopinavir/ritonavir and Interferon beta-1b in hospitalized patients with MERS.

NCT02845843 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Drug: Combination of Lopinavir /Ritonavir and Interferon beta-1b Drug: Placebo

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections

16 Implementation of Lung Protective Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

This is a quality improvement study with the purpose of observing and measuring the effects of implementation of a proven standardized lung protective ventilation protocol in the new electronic medical record system iCentra across all Intermountain Healthcare hospitals. Approximately 14,000 records will be accessed for this study from a database of mechanically ventilated patients established for quality improvement purposes. The investigators hypothesize that implementation of a standardized computerized lung protective ventilation protocol across all Intermountain Healthcare hospitals will be feasible, will decrease initial tidal volumes to the target 6 ml/kg PBW, and will improve outcomes. The objectives of this study are to: - Determine if the implementation of lung protective ventilation (with a 6 ml/kg PBW tidal volume ventilation protocol on initiation of mechanical ventilation) improves outcomes in patients with acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation - Determine if the implementation of lung protective ventilation (with a 6 ml/kg PBW tidal volume ventilation protocol on initiation of mechanical ventilation) improves outcomes in the sub-group of patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - Measure compliance with the implementation of a computerized lung protective ventilation protocol at 12 Intermountain Healthcare hospitals

NCT03225807 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Insufficiency Respiratory Distress Syndrome Shock Lung Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Respiratory Insufficiency Acute Lung Injury Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency Syndrome

HPO:Pulmonary insufficiency

17 A Phase I Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of Co-administered MERS-CoV Antibodies REGN3048 and REGN3051 vs. Placebo in Healthy Adults

This is a Phase 1, first-in-human (FIH), single site, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity of single ascending doses of a co-administered (1:1, w/w) combination of REGN3048 and REGN3051 mAb's, administered IV in healthy adult volunteers. Study duration of approximately 16 months. Approximately 48 evaluable subjects will be enrolled in the study, eight (8) subjects in each one of 6 sequential ascending IV dose cohorts. In each cohort, subjects will be randomized to receive mAb's REGN3048 and REGN3051 (6 subjects) or placebo (2 subjects). Primary Objective: To assess the safety and tolerability of REGN3048 and REGN3051 following co-administration of single, ascending IV doses of 1.5, 5, 15, 25, 50, and 75 mg/kg of each of the two mAb's.

NCT03301090 Corona Virus Infection Other: Placebo Biological: REGN3048 Biological: REGN3051

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

18 An Open Label Safety Study of Inhaled Gaseous Nitric Oxide (gNO) for Adults & Adolescents With Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria, Burkholderia Spp, Aspergillus Spp and Corona-like Viral (Sub-Study) Infections

Non tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), Burkholdria spp, Aspergillus in the lung are almost impossible to eradicate with conventional antibiotics. In addition COVID-19 has know current treatment. These patients have few options to treat their lung infection. Nitric oxide has broad bactericidal and virucidal properties. It has been shown that nitric oxide was safe to be inhaled for similar cystic fibrosis patients and reduced drug resistant bacteria in the lungs. Further, research indicates that clinical isolates of NTM, Burkholderia spp, Aspergillus spp and Corona-like viruses can be eradicated by 160ppm NO exposure in the laboratory petri dish. This is not the first time inhaled NO treatment has been used in patients with difficult lung infections. This study will provide more data to see if NO therapy can reduce the bacterial load in the lungs, help the patients breath better; and in the case of COVID-19 act as a anti-viral agent resulting in the reduction of incidence of oxygen therapy, mechanical assistance of BIPAP, CPAP, intubation and mechanical ventilation during the study period.

NCT03331445 Respiratory Tract Infections Corona Virus Infection Drug: Nitric Oxide 0.5 % / Nitrogen 99.5 % Gas for Inhalation

MeSH:In Infection Communicable Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Coronavirus Infections Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

HPO:Respiratory tract infection

19 A Phase I Study to Determine the Safety and Immunogenicity of the Candidate Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Vaccine ChAdOx1 MERS in UK Healthy Adult Volunteers

This is a clinical trial in which healthy volunteers will be administered an experimental MERS vaccine. The vaccine ChAdOx1 MERS will be administered alone both as a single administration and with a homologous prime-booster.

NCT03399578 MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) Biological: ChAdOx1 MERS

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections Syndrome

20 The 15-year Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome on Organ Functions, Exercise Capacity, and Quality of Life in Survivors.

SARS-CoV has caused severe epidemic respiratory disease in human populations. By July 2003, a total of 8,096 probable cases of SARS had been reported including 774 deaths in 27 countries, around one-third of which were health care workers (HCWs). Previous studies have been reported about long-term impacts of SARS infection, including lung function deficiency, steroid-induced osteonecrosis, reduced exercise capacity, and impairment in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). HCWs, especially nurses, have been reported to experience greater psychological distress, particularly increased levels of posttraumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS). But the very complex impacts of this fatal infection on HCWs have not been fully elucidated. It is thus important to follow these occupational patients to detect and manage multi-organ sequelae and functional impairment.

NCT03443102 SARS Virus Long-Term Survivors

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections

21 Streptokinase Versus Unfractionated Heparin Nebulization in Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Partially Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Intra-alveolar clotting and alveolar collapse in ARDS is due to alveolar capillaries epithelial and leakage. Subsequently, collapse induces hypoxemia that is resistant to recruitment (RM). Heparin and Streptokinase may prevent or dissolve intra-alveolar fibrin clot respectively helping alveolar re-expansion. We examined and compared the effect of nebulizing Heparin versus Streptokinase on reversing this pathology. Methods: Sixty severe ARDS (PaO2/FiO2<100) patients and failure of RM, prone position (PP) and neuromuscular block (NMB) were partially randomised into Group (I): (n=20) received nebulized Heparin 10000 IU/4h. Group (II): (n=20) received nebulized Streptokinase 250,000 IU/4h. Group (III): (n=20) received conservative management. Randomization to either Heparin or Streptokinase groups was applied to patients whom guardian accepted participation, while those who declined participation were followed-up as a control. The primary outcome was the change in PaO2/FiO2; the secondary outcomes included the change in compliance, plateau pressure, ventilation-off days, coagulation and ICU mortality.

NCT03465085 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Drug: Unfractionated heparin Drug: Streptokinase

MeSH:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Acute Lung Injury Syndrome

22 An Open, Single Center Phase I Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity of Two Ascending Doses of the Candidate Vaccine MVA-MERS-S

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a potentially fatal disease with a reported lethality of up to 40% that is under tight epidemiologic control by the World Health Organization (WHO) and currently without registered prevention or treatment option. In this phase I first-in-human clinical trial, healthy volunteers in two different dose cohorts will be vaccinated twice with the candidate vaccine MVA-MERS-S. A subgroup will additionally receive a late booster vaccination. The aim of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of the candidate vaccine and to characterize its immunogenicity.

NCT03615911 MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) Biological: vaccine candidate MVA-MERS-S

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections

23 An Open Label, Dose-Escalation, Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of TAK-981 in Adult Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors or Relapsed/Refractory Hematologic Malignancies and in a Subset With Coronavirus Disease 2019

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of TAK-981 as a single agent in participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors and lymphomas in dose escalation and cancer treatment expansions, and to assess change in acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load within 8 days of TAK-981 administration in COVID expansion.

NCT03648372 Neoplasms Lymphoma Hematologic Neoplasms Coronavirus Disease Drug: TAK-981 Drug: Standard of care

MeSH:Coronavirus Infections Hematologic Neoplasms Neoplasms

HPO:Hematological neoplasm Leukemia Neoplasm