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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.
Emergency INDs
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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Displaying 230 of 530Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Conditions: COVID19, Geriatric Medicine, Seroconversion, Immunosenescence
This study aims to determine how long COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies can be detected inan elderly institutionalized population presenting fragility factors.This study also aims to stratify seroconversion by immunological profiles of the elderlypatients residing in the EHPAD. This stratification requires the measurement ofimmunological marker levels already described in immunosenescence and also involved inthe development of certain chronic infectious diseases more common in the elderlypopulation. This analysis will enable the investigators to describe an immunological,clinical and biological profile representing a patient who has developed an immunityagainst COVID 19. It will also help the investigators to understand the differentmechanisms leading to a reduced immune response after a potential administration of avaccine. Finally, it will help describe the immune profiles of elderly residents whopresented with non-severe forms of COVID-19.
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Conditions: Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy, High Risk, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Newborn Morbidity, Fetal Growth Retardation, Fetus Disorder, Weight Gain, Maternal, Maternal-Fetal Relations
Historically and traditionally, the recommendations related to physical exercise duringpregnancy have been based more on moral or cultural issues than on scientific evidence.During some phases of history, pregnancy has meant a period of seclusion for women (notonly physical). One of the adverse consequences has been the common recommendation ofrest as a general rule for pregnant women.Scientific evidence from recent years has achieved a better understanding of the processof pregnancy and childbirth as well as maternal and fetal responses to exercise.Currently, both from a scientific and clinical/obstetric point of view, there is no doubtabout the benefits of an active pregnancy for entire body of pregnant woman, and even herchild. In fact, risks of a sedentary lifestyle are applicable to the pregnancy situation,even more with important associated complications during pregnancy and postpartum period.Unfortunately, the impact of COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented global crisis, in thissense the necessary measures taken by the different administrations, especially in termsof confinement causes (from now on) a large number of complications affecting differentpopulations. In summary a complex situation without established prevention strategiesexists.The pregnant population is, due to the nature of the gestation and delivery process, oneof the population groups with the highest risk of adverse outcomes and associatedcomplications and whose consequences include the mother, fetus, newborn and evenchildren. According to an important body of scientific literature and based on anepigenetic effect, the intrauterine environment can be a determining factor for thefuture human being to evolve regardless of complications and pathologies (cardiovascular,metabolic, psychic, emotional). This is demonstrated by numerous recent scientificevidences that confirm the unfortunate association between an adverse intrauterineenvironment (due to various factors) and observable postnatal pathologies in infants.In addition, current publications report the large number and variety of alterations thatthe COVID-19 situation causes in pregnant women and that includes the entire femaleorganism. This complex situation does not only affect aspects of a physical orphysiological nature, but also psychic and emotional factors. In summary, a new state ofconfinement or similar situations in the near future (impossibility of groupings,distance between people), avoid during the daily life of pregnant women one of theimportant and recent recommendations made by the international scientific community: apregnancy physically active.This is especially relevant, due to the dangerous association between complications of apsychological or emotional nature during pregnancy with pre, peri and postnatal disorders(low birth weights, perinatal complications, altered and prolonged deliveries, etc.),which affect not only to the mother and can determine the health of the future humanbeing. According to the scientific literature and based on an epigenetic effect, theintrauterine environment can be a determining aspect in the health of the future humanbeing and the prevention of complications and pathologies (cardiovascular, metabolic,psychic, emotional). This is demonstrated by numerous and recent scientific evidencesthat confirm the unfortunate association between an adverse intrauterine environment (dueto various factors) and different pathologies during and after pregnancy.It is evident the change that COVID-19 and its effects will generate in the lifestyle ofthe pregnant population and the increased probability of suffering associated pathologiesin the next 24-36 months. No preventive actions have yet been planned in Spain and itspublic hospitals against the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of pregnant women.It is urgent to design and perform an adequate strategy of intervention for its possibleprevention. From the scientific point of view, the recommendations are clear andconcrete, an aerobic exercise program, designed and supervised by professionals from theSciences of Physical Activity and Sports, is the best option for pregnant women.In this sense, in the last 30 years, physical exercise has proven to have many benefitsfor pregnant women, without causing risks or adverse effects on maternal-fetalwell-being. This is confirmed by an important body of scientific literature ongestational physical exercise and its effects on pregnancy outcomes.
Centre Hospitalier le Mans
Conditions: SARS-COV2, COVID19
Since December 2019, China and then the rest of the world have been affected by the rapidspread of a new coronavirus infection called SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratorysyndrome coronavirus), the clinical expression of which is called Covid-19 (CoronavirusDisease 2019).It is estimated that around 20% of symptomatic patients will be severe enough to warranthospitalization, of which around 5% will be in intensive care.Organ damage is multiple in Covid infection: respiratory, digestive, renal, neurological,cardiovascular due to the infection or its care. There is also a psychological and socialimpact of the infection or of the care that should be measured.In this context, investigator will assess the physical and psychological complaints ofpatients who have presented a severe form of SARS-CoV-2 infection.The final objective being to identify the needs to offer follow-up adapted to thisemerging pathology.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Conditions: Mitochondrial Disease
Background:Mitochondrial disease is a rare disorder. It can cause poor growth, developmental delays,muscle weakness, and other symptoms. The disease is usually inherited. It can be presentat birth or develop later in life. Infection is a major cause of disease and death inpeople with this disease. Researchers want to learn more about these infections and thedeclining health of people who have this disease. To do this, researchers will study theDNA of people who become ill. Their DNA will be compared to the DNA of theirhousehold/family members.Objective:To learn more about how genes affect people with mitochondrial disease.Eligibility:People age 2 months and older with mitochondrial disease and their household/familymembers. .Design:Participants will complete a questionnaire about their health history. Their medicalrecords may be reviewed. They will give a blood sample.If the participant becomes ill, they may have a videoconference with a doctor or nurse atthe NIH to perform a physical exam. They may be contacted after their illness to giveupdates on their health. They may be asked to give extra blood samples or complete extraquestionnaires.Participants genetic data will be put into a database. The data will be labeled with acode and not their name. The data will be shared with other researchers.Participation lasts about 1 year. This may be extended if the participant is very ill.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Conditions: Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease 10
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of video dance class and unsupervisedphysical activity on clinical-functional parameters, self-isolation and non-motorssymptoms in people with Parkinson's disease during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Conditions: COVID-19
The study hypothesis is that low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) coupled with artificialintelligence by deep learning would generate imaging biomarkers linked to the patient'sshort- and medium-term prognosis.The purpose of this study is to rapidly make available an early decision-making tool(from the first hospital consultation of the patient with symptoms related to SARS-CoV-2)based on the integration of several biomarkers (clinical, biological, imaging by thoracicscanner) allowing both personalized medicine and better anticipation of the patient'sevolution in terms of care organization.
Cairo University
Conditions: Photodynamic Therapy& Low Level Laser in Management of COVID 19
Until now there is no vaccine or reliable treatment for the COVID-19 pandemic. Thefundamental mechanisms of non-invasive low-level laser in photobiomodulation (PBM) andphotodynamic therapy is to stimulate the mitochondrial respiratory chain where atransient release of non-cytotoxic levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) will lead topositive modulation of the immune response. As previous studies mentioned that the mostimportant strategy for COVID-19 management is oxygenation and faster rehabilitation ofthe damaged tissue, antiviral effects, and, finally, reduction or controlling the cytokinestorm by reducing inflammatory agents. PBM may be used as adjuvant therapy or even analternative therapy in all these mechanisms without side effects and drug interactions.Objectives The objective of this clinical trial is to use the photobiomodulation therapy(PBMT), and photodynamic therapy as adjuvant therapy or even an alternative therapy forCovide-19.Patients and methods A randomized controlled study will be conducted on 60 patients ofpositive COVID 19. The patients will be divided into 3 equal groups. Group, I willreceive a low-level laser (diode laser 980nm) from laser watch for 30 minutes, 20 J for 3to 5 days, and laser acupuncture. Group 2 will be treated with photodynamic therapy byinjecting the methylene blue as a photosensitizer and irradiated with laser watch (diodelaser 670 nm). Group 3 will serve as a control. Evaluation methods will includelaboratory investigations and CT chest.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Conditions: COVID19, Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
Patients suffering lung failure, possibly from COVID-19 or hypoxic lung failure, willneed life-saving support from a breathing machine. Any patient needing this supportrequires drugs to keep them sleepy, or "sedated" to be comfortable on this machine.Sedation is made possible by using drugs given through a vein. Unfortunately, these drugsare in short supply worldwide due to the high number of COVID-19 patients needing thesemachines.Another way to provide sleep is by using gases that are breathed in. These are used everyday in operating rooms to perform surgery. These gases, also called "inhaled agents" canalso be used in intensive care units and may have several important benefits for patientsand the hospital. Research shows they may reduce swelling in the lung and increase oxygenlevels, which allows patients to recover faster and reduce the time spent on a breathingmachine. In turn, this allows the breathing machine to be used again for the next sickpatient. These drugs may also increase the number of patients who live through theirillness. Inhaled agents are widely available and their use could dramatically lesson thepressure on limited drug supplies.This research is a study being carried out in a number of hospitals that will compare howwell patients recover from these illnesses depending on which type of sedation drug theyreceive. The plan is to evaluate the number who survive, their time spent on a breathingmachine and time in the hospital. This study may show immediate benefits and may providea cost effective and practical solution to the current challenges caring for patients andthe hospital space, equipment and drugs to the greatest benefit. Furthermore, the studywill be investigating inflammatory profile and neuro-cognitive profiles in ventilatedpatients. Finally, this trial will be a team of experts in sedation drugs who care forpatients with proven or suspected COVID-19 who need lifesaving treatments.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Conditions: Coronavirus Infection, Pregnancy Complications, Vertical Transmission of Infectious Disease, Breastfeeding, Neonatal Infection
This is a multicenter prospective study that aims to investigate the clinical impact ofSARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, pregnancy outcomes and perinatal transmission.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, COVID19
Lower Respiratory Tract infections are a common cause of admission to the intensive careunit. Children routinely receive antibiotics until the tests confirm whether theinfection is bacterial or viral. The exclusion of bacterial infection may take 48 hoursor longer for culture tests on biological samples to be completed. In many cases, theresults may be inconclusive or negative if the patient has already received antibioticsprior to the sample being taken.A rapid assay to detect the most likely cause of infection could improve the speed withwhich antibiotic therapy is rationalised or curtailed.This study aims to assess whether a new genetic testing kit which can identify thepresence of bacteria and viruses within hours rather than days is a feasible tool inimproving antibiotic prescribing and rationalisation of therapy in critically illchildren with suspected lower respiratory tract infection.