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Infliximab effectiveness in COVID-19 patients

?Investigation of Anti-TNF-a (Infliximab) drug effectiveness in COVID-19 patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201229049873N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-05-23
Start date
2021-01-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-05-26

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 1: "Intervention group:" Patients with Covid 19 who, in addition to the usual treatment regimens, receive a single dose of infliximab (4 mgr/kg) for 2 hours by infusion. The patient will

Sponsors

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with Covid-19 with acute respiratory symptoms between the ages of 18 and 60 who test positive for the SARS-CoV-19 virus by RT-PCR or by CT scan. Lung scan (subpleural lung involvement, bilateral circumference, and more than one area). Saturated oxygen is below 88% Respiratory rate more than 24 times per minute high CRP and D-dimer level, also ferritin above 1000 Lymphopenia with a count of less than 1100

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have a positive test for PPD, HCV, HBS Patients Have a history of neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis Patients with heart failure, hypertension, and infections other than Covid 19 infection.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in paraclinical outcomes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 7 and 14 days after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: Clinical and laboratory testing.;Blood oxygen levels. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 7 and 14 days after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter.;Duration of hospitalization. Timepoint: From the beginning of the study. Method of measurement: Clinical and vital signs.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAkbar Soleymani

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences

dr.akbarsoleymani@yahoo.com+98 38 3226 4825

Outcome results

None listed

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