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Reducing systemic inflammation in cancer patients with COVID-19 using Topotecan with Dexamethasone and Remdesivir

Phase I-II study of Topotecan combined with Dexamethasone and Remdesivir to reduce systemic inflammation in cancer patients with COVID-19 - TopVid1

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/03/031969
Enrollment
18
Registered
2021-03-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: B972- Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere Health Condition 2: C00-D49- Neoplasms

Interventions

Intervention1: Topotecan Dexamethasone Remdesivir: Tab. Topotecan 0.25mg single dose on D2 of admission given orally. Tab. Dexamethasone 6mg OD D1-10 of admission, given orally. Tab. Remdesivir 100m

Sponsors

National University Cancer Institute of Singapore NCIS National University Hospital Singapore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) with current or past history of cancer 2) SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by at least 1 positive PCR test 3) Admission to hospital for monitoring and/or supportive care 4) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) = 1.5 x 109/L. Platelets = 75 x 109/L, Haemoglobin = 9x 109/L. 5) Bilirubin 6) Calculated creatinine clearance of = 30ml/min calculated using the formula of Cockcroft and Gault: (140-age) x mass (kg)/)72x creatinine mg/dl); multiple by 0.85 if female. 7) Able to comply with study related procedures and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Severe COVID; as defined by the requirement for ICU care. 2) Any immunosuppressive medication (excluding steroids) administered concurrently or within last 15 days. 3) Pregnancy or Breastfeeding. 4) Known allergy to Topotecan. Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia on a fasting LFT, which can indicate Gilberts Syndrome. 5) Suspected active bacterial, fungal, or other infection in addition to COVID-19. 6) Any condition that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, increase the risk of the participant by participating in the study. 7) Inability to provide consent or unable to comply with study procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Topotecan AUC of less than 15000nM-min (or CMax of 100nM) 2. neutropeniaTimepoint: 1. Topotecan levels at pre-treatment 1 hour and 24 hours. 2.blood counts - 2x/ week (D3, D7, D10 and D14)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)- rate of treatment related treatment related toxicity (grade 2, 3 or 4)Timepoint: 30 days from therapeutic intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ajoy Oommen John

Christian Medical College, Vellore

ajoyoommenjohn@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026