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Use of Convalescent Plasma in the treatment of COVID-19

Experimental Use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for the Purpose Of Passive Immunization in Current COVID-19 Pandemic

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200414047072N1
Enrollment
357
Registered
2020-04-28
Start date
2020-04-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-11-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

COVID-19. COVID-19, virus identified

Interventions

Intervention group: Convalescent Plasma, Frozen Solution for infusion (FFP) for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19. Human plasma protein. The dosage depends upon the clinical situation and unde

Sponsors

Hilton Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Lead Sponsor
National Institute Of Blood Disease and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Donors; Volunteer enrollment (Informed consent will be obtained; Annexures-2A & 2B). All the regulations related to ICH-GCP and Blood Transfusion Authority (BTA) Pakistan will be followed. Should fulfill all the criteria of a healthy blood donor (with the exception of history of COVID-19 during last 4-8 weeks. History of COVID-19 during last 4-8 weeks. RT-PCR negative for SARS-CoV-2 RNA (carried out on nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal specimen). Age cutoff: 18-55 years. Body weight cut off: >50 kg for men and > 45 kg for women. At least a week been passed since last use of glucocorticoids. A minimum of 2-week duration been passed since complete recovery. Inclusion Criteria for Recipients: Volunteer enrollment (Informed consent will be obtained; Annexures-3A & 3B). Confirmed COVID-19 cases confirmed by RT-PCR laboratory tests. Severe or Critical COVID-19 related features (8): (a) Severe COVID-19, defined by the presence of any of the following features: i.Shortness of breath. ii.Respiratory rate = 30/min, iii. Arterial blood oxygen saturation = 93%, iv. Lung infiltrates > 50% within 24 to 48 hours (b) Critical COVID-19, defined by the presence of any of the following features: i.Respiratory failure, ii.Shock iii.Multiple organ dysfunction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy history for plasma, sodium citrate and methylene blue For patients with history of autoimmune system diseases or selective IgA deficiency, the application of convalescent plasma should be evaluated cautiously by clinicians. Patients having evidence of uncontrolled cytokine release syndrome leading to end-stage multi organ failure.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fever. Timepoint: registration day and week 4. Method of measurement: thermometer will be used for physical examination to check fever.;Resolution of infection. Timepoint: 28 days. Method of measurement: Two non-reactive Nucleic Acid Tests (NAT) for SARS-CoV-2 performed at an interval of at least 24 hours on nasopharyngeal swabs.;Lung infiltrates. Timepoint: registration day and week 4. Method of measurement: X-ray will be used.;Arterial blood oxygen saturation. Timepoint: registration day and week 4. Method of measurement: Lab test (blood from artery will used).;Respiratory rate. Timepoint: registration day and week 4. Method of measurement: physical examination was conducted to measure the breath rate by counting chest or abdomen rises number over a minute.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Arshi Naz

National Institute Of Blood Disease and Bone Marrow Transplantation

labarshi@yahoo.com+92 21 34821502

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026