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Pharmacokinetics of Voriconazole in Adult ECMO Patients

An Observational Pharmacokinetic Study of Intravenous Voriconazole Used for Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis in Adult Patients With Severe Influenza / COVID-19 Supported With Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04868188
Enrollment
32
Registered
2021-04-30
Start date
2021-08-10
Completion date
2025-05-31
Last updated
2026-01-06

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Conditions

Aspergillosis, Covid19, Influenza

Keywords

Voriconazole, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Brief summary

Given the high burden of fungal co-infection in patients admitted to ICU and improved outcomes with prompt anti-fungal treatment, it is of vital importance that the doses of anti-fungal are optimum to improve the dismal outcome of influenza/Covid-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis. Due to the reported difficulties in dosing appropriately in ECMO patients, a prospective observational study is required to accurately evaluate the pharmacokinetics of voriconazole in patients supported on ECMO. This is to ensure that the dose of voriconazole is optimised to improve efficacy and reduce toxicity.

Detailed description

A single centre, open label, prospective, observational, pharmacokinetic study of voriconazole administered to adults (aged \> 18 years) supported on ECMO. This is a low-interventional study. There will be no treatment changes as a result of participation in this study. The decision to initiate voriconazole therapy will be taken independent of this study protocol. Intravenous voriconazole will be prescribed according to the approved dose in the SmPC. All adults requiring voriconazole therapy will be eligible for recruitment into the study. The only additional procedure in this study will be to take a total of 5 blood samples across 3 occasions/sampling windows (Day 1-4, Day 6-9 and Day 11-14) to determine plasma concentrations of voriconazole. In addition, a single buccal swab to determine the CYP2C19 genotype will be undertaken during the course of ICU stay.

Interventions

OTHER5 blood samples

5 blood samples across 3 occasions/sampling windows (Day 1-4, Day 6-9 and Day 11-14) to determine plasma concentrations of voriconazole

GENETICDetermination of CYP2C19 genotype

A single buccal swab to determine the CYP2C19 genotype will be undertaken during the course of ICU stay.

Sponsors

University Hospitals, Leicester
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults aged ≥18 years 2. Admitted to ICU on ECMO support 3. Positive influenza or SARS-CoV-2 PCR from nasal, throat swab, BAL or other respiratory specimen. 4. Positive invasive aspergillosis infection (positive Aspergillus species culture from respiratory specimen or positive serum galactomannan) or strong clinical suspicion of invasive aspergillosis infection based on symptoms, CT, CXR.

Exclusion criteria

1. No participants \< 18 years of age 2. Not requiring ECMO support 3. No positive influenza or SARS-CoV-2 results 4. Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the trial, or may influence the result of the trial, or the participant's ability to participate in the trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Plasma levels of voriconazole administered to critically ill adult patients with suspected fungal disease, receiving ECMO support.14 daysPrimary parameter: Clearance (CL)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To assess the influence of CYP2C19 genotype on the plasma levels of voriconazole14 daysCYP2C19 genotype: identify \*2, \*3, and \*17 mutations and any influence on plasma levels of voriconazole

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 1, 2026