Bacteriotherapy in the Treatment of COVID-19 (BACT-ovid)

April 29, 2020 updated by: Giancarlo Ceccarelli, University of Roma La Sapienza

Evaluation of the Impact of Bacteriotherapy in the Treatment of COVID-19

In light of its high morbidity and mortality, COronaVIrus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic spread is considered an unprecedented global health challenge.

Given the very limited therapeutic options available against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic at this time, the evaluation of new resources, designed in the first instance for other pathologies but potentially active against COVID-19, represents a priority in clinical research.

This is an observational, retrospective, non-profit study on the adjuvant use of bacteriotherapy in the early control of disease progression in patients affected by COVID-19 and treated with the current standard of care on the basis of the interim guidelines of the Italian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases.

The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of bacteriotherapy in reducing the clinical impact of acute diarrhea, containing the progression of COVID-19 and preventing the need for hospitalization in intensive care units.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Italy was the first European country hit by the severe outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic emerged from China, with a high morbidity and associated mortality.

Given the limited treatment options currently available, the search for resources capable of improving disease outcomes is fundamental for the management of patients

Systemic inflammation related to COVID-19, dietary changes, and use of antibiotics are all variables that contribute to changes in the gut microbiota with significant impact on the disease outcomes. Probiotic supplementation can help to correct these issues.

Moreover some strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria inhibit influenza virus, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, and pneumovirus .

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

70

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
      • Rome, Italy, 00161
        • Department of Public Heath and Infectious Diseases. University of Rome "Sapienza" (Italy)

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Symptomatic patients affected by COVID-19 admitted to Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "Sapienza" (Italy), between March 14, 2020 and April 4, 2020.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COVID-19 diagnosis
  • symptomatic COVID-19
  • hospitalization in infectious diseases wards

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant
  • hospitalization in Intensive Care Unit

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Standard of care
Azithromycin 500mg 1 cp / day (alternatively lopinavir/ritonavir cps 200/50 mg, 2 cps x 2 / day or darunavir 800 mg 1 cp / day + ritonavir 100 mg 1 cp / day or darunavir/cobicistat 800/150 mg 1 cp / day), plus hydroxychloroquine cp 200 mg, 1 cp x 2 / day.
Drug: Azithromycin
dose: 500mg 1 cp / day (alternatively lopinavir/ritonavir cps 200/50 mg, 2 cps x 2 / day or darunavir 800 mg 1 cp / day + ritonavir 100 mg 1 cp / day or darunavir/cobicistat 800/150 mg 1 cp / day)
Drug: hydroxychloroquine
dose: 200 mg, 1 cp x 2 / day
bacteriotherapy
Dietary Supplement: SivoMixx (200 billion) plus Azithromycin 500mg 1 cp / day (alternatively lopinavir/ritonavir cps 200/50 mg, 2 cps x 2 / day or darunavir 800 mg 1 cp / day + ritonavir 100 mg 1 cp / day or darunavir/cobicistat 800/150 mg 1 cp / day), and hydroxychloroquine cp 200 mg, 1 cp x 2 / day.
Drug: Azithromycin
dose: 500mg 1 cp / day (alternatively lopinavir/ritonavir cps 200/50 mg, 2 cps x 2 / day or darunavir 800 mg 1 cp / day + ritonavir 100 mg 1 cp / day or darunavir/cobicistat 800/150 mg 1 cp / day)
Drug: hydroxychloroquine
dose: 200 mg, 1 cp x 2 / day
Dietary supplement: SivoMixx (200 billion)
Composition of SivoMixx: Streptococcus thermophilus DSM322245, Bifidobacterium lactis DSM 32246, Bifidobacterium lactis DSM 32247, Lactobacillus acidophilus DSM 32241, Lactobacillus helveticus DSM 32242, Lactobacillus paracasei DSM 32243, Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 32244, Lactobacillus brevis DSM 27961 (NB: DSM n°... : bacterial strain identification code)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
delta of time of disappearance of acute diarrhea
Time Frame: 21 days
Comparison between the two groups. Acute diarrhea was defined as a stool with increased water content, volume, or frequency that lasts less than 14 days.
21 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Delta in the number of patients requiring orotracheal intubation despite treatment
Time Frame: 21 days
Comparison between the two groups
21 days
Delta of crude mortality
Time Frame: 21 days
Comparison between the two groups
21 days
Delta of length of stay for patients in hospital
Time Frame: 21 days
Comparison between the two groups
21 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Roma La Sapienza

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gabriella d'Ettorre, MD, PhD, University of Rome Sapienza - Policlinico Umberto I Rome (Italy)

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2020

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 30, 2020

Study Completion (Anticipated)

July 31, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

April 29, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 4, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 29, 2020

Last Verified

April 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DPHID-UniRoma05

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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