Study Designed to Evaluate the Effect of CimetrA in Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19 (CimetrA)

A Phase IIb, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study Designed to Evaluate the Effect of CimetrA in Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19

Multi-center multinational-controlled study in Israel, Brazil, Spain, and South-Africa.

240 adult patients who suffer from moderate COVID-19 infection. Safety will be assessed through collection and analysis of adverse events, blood and urine laboratory assessments and vital signs.

After Screening visit, the study drug will be administrated twice a day morning and evening (every 12 hours) during (day 1 and day 2) The patients will be randomized in 1:1:1 ratio to study drug (CimetrA) in two dosages in addition to Standard of Care - Arm 1, 2 or (Placebo) in addition to Standard of Care- Arm 3.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Covid19; Corona Virus Infection
• Intervention / Treatment: Diagnostic test: Biochemistry blood test; Diagnostic test: Hematology blood test; Diagnostic test: D-Dimer test (coagulation); Diagnostic test: Inflammatory markers; Diagnostic test: Vital signs; Diagnostic test: VAS scale; Diagnostic test: WHO Ordinal Score; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Related Symptoms assessment; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Impact on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire; Diagnostic test: POST- COVID-19 Functional Status Scale:; Diagnostic test: Pregnancy test; Diagnostic test: Physical examination; Diagnostic test: PK parameters; Diagnostic test: SARS-CoV-2 test (PCR); Diagnostic test: ECG; Drug: Treatment administration (twice a day)

Detailed Description

A preparation of CimertA (Botanical Drug), comprising Curcumin, Boswellia, and Vitamin C in a nanoparticular formulation, is proposed as a treatment for the disease associated with the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2. This initiative is presented under the urgent circumstances of the fulminant pandemic caused by this lethal disease, which is known as COVID-19 and has spread across the globe causing death and disrupting the normal function of modern society. The grounds for the proposal are rooted in existing knowledge on the components and pharmacological features of this formulation and their relevance to the current understanding of the disease process being addressed.

The breakout of a lethal pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, China, towards the end of 2019, has led to the characterization of the new coronavirus related disease COVID-19. Its prominent features include a high rate of person-to-person transmission, a substantial risk of developing a lethal respiratory syndrome and potential failure of additional organs. Risk factors for a life-threatening clinical course have been identified, including advanced age and assorted comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer. However, individuals devoid of any of the recognized risk factors are not immune to the severe manifestation of the disease and once infected carry a certain risk of mortality which has been calculated in Italy at circa 2%.

CoV is an enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA (ss-RNA) virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family. The severe acute respiratory syndrome associated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) illness is a syndrome of viral replication in concert with a host inflammatory response. The cytokine storm and viral evasion of cellular immune responses may play an equally important role in the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, and outcomes of COVID-19. Systemic proinflammatory cytokines and biomarkers are elevated as the disease progresses towards its advanced stages, and correlate with worse chances of survival.

SARS-CoV-2 activates the innate immune system and results in a release of a large number of cytokines, including IL-6, which can increase vascular permeability and cause a migration of fluid and blood cells into the alveoli as well as the consequent symptoms such as dyspnea and respiratory failure. The higher mortality is being linked to the result of ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) aggravation and the tissue damage that can result in organ-failure and/or death.

Serum cytokine levels that are elevated in patients with Covid-19-associated cytokine storm include interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, IP-10, TNF, interferon-γ, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP) 1α and 1β, and VEGF. Higher interleukin-6 levels are strongly associated with shorter survival. The relative frequencies of circulating activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and plasma blasts are increased in Covid-19. In addition to the elevated systemic cytokine levels and activated immune cells, several clinical and laboratory abnormalities, such as elevated CRP and d-dimer levels, hypoalbuminemia, renal dysfunction, and effusions, are also observed in Covid-19, as they are in cytokine storm disorders. Laboratory test results reflecting hyperinflammation and tissue damage were found to predict worsening outcomes in Covid-19.

CimetrA, comprising Curcumin, Boswellia, and Vitamin C in a nanoparticular formulation, was studied on patients with the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 in randomized double blind control Phase II study (MGC-006 - under a previous product name - ArtemiC). The study product demonstrated excellent safety and efficacy profiles.

In the in vitro clinical trial CimetrA demonstrated the ability to reduce cytokines elevation in PBMC induced cell tissue.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 240
• Phase: Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Israel
  • Haifa, Israel
    • Rambam Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Confirmed by PCR test SARS-CoV-2 infection (according to nationally authorized laboratory criteria)
2. Hospitalized patient with COVID-19 of moderate stable or worsening severity not requiring ICU admission (defined by NIH criteria - fever, cough, dyspnea, fast breathing, but no signs of severe pneumonia, including SpO2 ≥ 94% on room air).
3. Age: 18 years old and above.
4. Subjects must be hospitalized
5. Ability to receive treatment by spray into the oral cavity

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Tube feeding or parenteral nutrition.
2. Patients with scores 5 or above per the Ordinal Scale for Clinical Improvement published by the WHO. (i.e., who need oxygen supply beyond use of nozzles or simple mask)
3. Need for admission to ICU during the present hospitalization at any time prior to completion of the recruitment to the study.
4. Any condition which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would prevent full participation in this trial or would interfere with the evaluation of the trial endpoints.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Triple

Number of Arms

3

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Arm 1 - CimetrA-1; CimetrA-1, with a total dose containing a combination of Curcumin 40 mg, Boswellia 30 mg and Vitamin C 120 mg in spray administration - divided in 4 separate doses given as an add on therapy, total of 4 doses over 48 hours (day 1 and day 2), twice a day (morning and evening).	Diagnostic test: Biochemistry blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Creatinine, Glucose, Urea, Albumin, Calcium total, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, LDH, Total Protein, Uric Acid, CRP, and Lipid Profile (including Total Cholesterol, HDL,; Diagnostic test: Hematology blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. complete CBC.; Diagnostic test: D-Dimer test (coagulation); performed on days 1,2,7,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: Inflammatory markers; performed on days 1-7, 14 and 28. IL-6, IL-1β, IL-12, TNF α, IFN-γ; Diagnostic test: Vital signs; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. blood pressure, pulse, weight, weight, body temperature (PO), saturation, respiratory rate.; Diagnostic test: VAS scale; performed on all study visits. score: 0-10 ; a higher score indicates a higher pain level.; Diagnostic test: WHO Ordinal Score; performed on days 1,7,14 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Related Symptoms assessment; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Impact on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 1-5 ; a higher score indicates a lower quality of life.; Diagnostic test: POST- COVID-19 Functional Status Scale: performed on day 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates better recovery.; Diagnostic test: Pregnancy test; performed on days 1 and 28. women of childbearing potential must undergo a urine pregnancy test.; Diagnostic test: Physical examination; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. a full examination by a doctor.; Diagnostic test: PK parameters; performed on day 1. will be performed only on 14 patients that will agree to participate in the PK analysis (only for Brazil,Spain). The PK will be performed only for the first dose of drug, after patient received the first dose (5 puffs) the study staff need to follow the table below. For each test, approximately 5 ml of blood will be drawn (equivalent to one teaspoon); Diagnostic test: SARS-CoV-2 test (PCR); performed on days 1,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: ECG; performed on days 1 and 28.; Drug: Treatment administration (twice a day); performed on days 1 and 2. twice a day, morning, and evening 1:1:1 ratio to study drug (CimetrA-1) (Arm 1) or study drug (CimetrA-2) or to Placebo (Arm 3)
Experimental: Arm 2 - CimetrA-2; CimetrA-2, with a total dose containing a combination of Curcumin 28 mg, Boswellia 21 mg and Vitamin C 84 mg in spray administration - divided in 4 separate doses given as an add on therapy, total of 4 doses over 48 hours (day 1 and day 2), twice a day (morning and evening).	Diagnostic test: Biochemistry blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Creatinine, Glucose, Urea, Albumin, Calcium total, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, LDH, Total Protein, Uric Acid, CRP, and Lipid Profile (including Total Cholesterol, HDL,; Diagnostic test: Hematology blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. complete CBC.; Diagnostic test: D-Dimer test (coagulation); performed on days 1,2,7,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: Inflammatory markers; performed on days 1-7, 14 and 28. IL-6, IL-1β, IL-12, TNF α, IFN-γ; Diagnostic test: Vital signs; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. blood pressure, pulse, weight, weight, body temperature (PO), saturation, respiratory rate.; Diagnostic test: VAS scale; performed on all study visits. score: 0-10 ; a higher score indicates a higher pain level.; Diagnostic test: WHO Ordinal Score; performed on days 1,7,14 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Related Symptoms assessment; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Impact on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 1-5 ; a higher score indicates a lower quality of life.; Diagnostic test: POST- COVID-19 Functional Status Scale: performed on day 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates better recovery.; Diagnostic test: Pregnancy test; performed on days 1 and 28. women of childbearing potential must undergo a urine pregnancy test.; Diagnostic test: Physical examination; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. a full examination by a doctor.; Diagnostic test: PK parameters; performed on day 1. will be performed only on 14 patients that will agree to participate in the PK analysis (only for Brazil,Spain). The PK will be performed only for the first dose of drug, after patient received the first dose (5 puffs) the study staff need to follow the table below. For each test, approximately 5 ml of blood will be drawn (equivalent to one teaspoon); Diagnostic test: SARS-CoV-2 test (PCR); performed on days 1,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: ECG; performed on days 1 and 28.; Drug: Treatment administration (twice a day); performed on days 1 and 2. twice a day, morning, and evening 1:1:1 ratio to study drug (CimetrA-1) (Arm 1) or study drug (CimetrA-2) or to Placebo (Arm 3)
Placebo Comparator: Arm 3 - Placebo; Placebo, composed of the same solvent but without active ingredients, given as an add on therapy in spray administration, total of 4 doses over 48 hours (day 1 and day 2), twice a day (morning and evening).	Diagnostic test: Biochemistry blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Creatinine, Glucose, Urea, Albumin, Calcium total, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, LDH, Total Protein, Uric Acid, CRP, and Lipid Profile (including Total Cholesterol, HDL,; Diagnostic test: Hematology blood test; preformed on days 1-14 and day 28. complete CBC.; Diagnostic test: D-Dimer test (coagulation); performed on days 1,2,7,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: Inflammatory markers; performed on days 1-7, 14 and 28. IL-6, IL-1β, IL-12, TNF α, IFN-γ; Diagnostic test: Vital signs; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. blood pressure, pulse, weight, weight, body temperature (PO), saturation, respiratory rate.; Diagnostic test: VAS scale; performed on all study visits. score: 0-10 ; a higher score indicates a higher pain level.; Diagnostic test: WHO Ordinal Score; performed on days 1,7,14 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Related Symptoms assessment; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates more symptoms.; Diagnostic test: COVID-19-Impact on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire; performed on days 1,7,14,21 and 28. score: 1-5 ; a higher score indicates a lower quality of life.; Diagnostic test: POST- COVID-19 Functional Status Scale: performed on day 28. score: 0-3 ; a higher score indicates better recovery.; Diagnostic test: Pregnancy test; performed on days 1 and 28. women of childbearing potential must undergo a urine pregnancy test.; Diagnostic test: Physical examination; performed on days 1-14 and day 28. a full examination by a doctor.; Diagnostic test: PK parameters; performed on day 1. will be performed only on 14 patients that will agree to participate in the PK analysis (only for Brazil,Spain). The PK will be performed only for the first dose of drug, after patient received the first dose (5 puffs) the study staff need to follow the table below. For each test, approximately 5 ml of blood will be drawn (equivalent to one teaspoon); Diagnostic test: SARS-CoV-2 test (PCR); performed on days 1,14 and 28.; Diagnostic test: ECG; performed on days 1 and 28.; Drug: Treatment administration (twice a day); performed on days 1 and 2. twice a day, morning, and evening 1:1:1 ratio to study drug (CimetrA-1) (Arm 1) or study drug (CimetrA-2) or to Placebo (Arm 3)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in WHO Ordinal Scale for clinical improvement	measured on days 1, 7, 14, 28 numerical value to assess the health status of the participant , scale is between 0-8 , The higher score means the worse outcome .	up to 28 days
Change in COVID-19-Related Symptoms score	measured on days 1,7, 14, 28 numerical value to assess the COVID-19-Related symptoms of participant scale is between 0-3, The higher score means the worse outcome . score 0-3; higher score indicates worse outcome.	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of adverse events	Data management team will assess and review the AE's and SAE'S.	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of blood laboratory test.	Data management team will assess and review the lab test results (blood), assessment will be compared to the normal range. Exceptional values above the norm or below the norm indicate an aggravation of the participant's condition	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of urine laboratory test.	Data management team will assess and review the lab test results (urine), assessment will be compared to the normal range. Exceptional values above the norm or below the norm indicate an aggravation of the participant's condition	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of blood preasure	units: BPM (beats per minute) Data management team will assess and review the vital signs : blood pressure [mm Hg], saturation [%], body temperature [C] , Each category of the assessments will be compared to the normal ranges. Exceptional values above the norm or below the norm indicate an aggravation of the participant's condition	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of blood satturation	units: %O2 Data management team will assess and review the vital signs : blood pressure [mm Hg], saturation [%], body temperature [C] , Each category of the assessments will be compared to the normal ranges. Exceptional values above the norm or below the norm indicate an aggravation of the participant's condition	up to 28 days
Safety endpoint: will be assessed through collection and analysis of body temperature	units: celsius degrees Data management team will assess and review the vital signs : blood pressure [mm Hg], saturation [%], body temperature [C] , Each category of the assessments will be compared to the normal ranges. Exceptional values above the norm or below the norm indicate an aggravation of the participant's condition	up to 28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Course of change in D Dimer levels compared to baseline		up to 28 days
Occurrence of secondary infections		up to 28 days
Number of participants with depending on oxygen supplementation through day 28 since onset of symptoms		up to 28 days
Change in inflammatory marker levels - IL-6, IL-1β, IL-12, TNF α, IFN-γ, CRP, NLR (Neutrophil / Lymphocyte ratio) at days 1, 2, 4, 7, compared to baseline		up to 7 days
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug	Measurements : CMAX elimination rate constant (denoted as K) half-life (t 1/2) apparent volume of distribution (V d) total clearance rate (CL). AUC	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - maximal concentartion	CMAX measurement (mg/ml)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - elimination rate constant (denoted as K)	(mg/ml/min)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - half-life	half-life t 1/2 (Min)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - apparent volume of distribution	apparent volume of distribution V d (mL)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - total clearance rate	total clearance rate CL (min/mg)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
Pharmacokinetic profile of the study drug - AUC	AUC (min)	on day 1 through 24 Hrs
duration of mechanical ventilation	in days	up to 28 days
Incidence of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay during COVID-19 complication		up to 28 days
Percentage of participants with definite or probable drug related adverse events		up to 28 days
Long term adverse events of COVID-19 on Day 28	The Outcome will Measure the number of patients who recovered from covid_19 , but still have adverse events.	up to 28 days
The Impact covid_19 on Quality of life of patients on Days 1, 14 and 28.	numerical value to assess the the impact of covid_19 on the quality life of the participant, scale is between 1-5, as expressed in the subject's subjective perception, The higher score is more important.	up to 28 days
Incidence of mechanical ventilation		up to 28 days

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: MGC Pharmaceuticals d.o.o
• Investigators: Study Director: Rita Nadaf, Galilee CBR - CRO

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 11, 2022
• Primary Completion (Actual): January 21, 2023
• Study Completion (Actual): March 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: August 15, 2021
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: September 5, 2021
• First Posted (Actual): September 8, 2021

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 15, 2023
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 14, 2023
• Last Verified: March 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: COVID-19; covid19; sars-cov-2; coronavirus; Corona; corona virus infection
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Infections; Respiratory Tract Infections; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Lung Diseases; COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections; Virus Diseases; Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action; Fibrin Modulating Agents; Antifibrinolytic Agents; Hemostatics; Coagulants; Fibrin fragment D
• Other Study ID Numbers: MGC-009

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No