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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05354141

NCT05354141 Extracellular Vesicle Treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) (EXTINGUISH ARDS)

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NCT ID NCT05354141
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Direct Biologics, LLC
Condition Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 970 participants
Start Date 2022-07-01
Primary Completion 2027-11-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ExoFloIntravenous normal saline

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 970 participants in total. It began in 2022-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-11-30.

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Brief Summary

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) administration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), ExoFlo, versus placebo for the treatment of hospitalized patients with moderate-to-severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men and women aged 18-75 years of age 2. Presence of the following criteria for moderate to severe ARDS as defined by the Berlin Criteria within 24 hours of the first infustion: 1. Onset within 7 days of known clinical insult or requiring increasing respiratory rate, increasing oxygen flows, or increased work of breathing, and 2. Bilateral lung opacities not fully explained by pleural effusions, atelectasis, or nodules, and 3. PaO2/FiO2 (P/F ratio) ≤ 200 mm Hg, and 4. Invasive or noninvasive ventilation with a minimum PEEP 5 cm H2O or minimum of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 5 cm H2O, or High Flow Nasal Oxygen at ≥ 30 L/min, and 5. Respiratory failure not fully explained by cardiac failure or fluid overload. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Lack of signed and dated informed consent form (either by the individual or by the individual's healthcare proxy). 2. Stated unwillingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Vulnerable populations such as pregnant patients, children, individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities who cannot provide meaningful consent. 4. Active malignancy requiring treatment within the last two years, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancers. 5. Major physical trauma in the last 2 days, including motor vehicle accidents, assaults, mechanical falls with sequelae of significant bleeding or craniofacial bruising, and surgeries, such that not one or more injury may be undiagnosed at time of screening. 6. Duration of mechanical ventilation exceeds 3 days or 72 hours from diagnosis of ARDS. 7. ALT or AST \> 8 x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN). 8. Documented history of cirrhosis. 9. DNR order, as in electing not to receive chest compressions, cardiac defibrillation, cardiac drugs, or intubation. 10. Moribund-expected survival \< 24 hours. 11. Severe metabolic disturbances at randomization (e.g., ketoacidosis, pH \< 7.2) 12. Patient currently connected to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation at initiation of screening. 13. If the candidate, either a male or female of reproductive potential, is unwilling to two methods of highly effective birth control contraception such as condoms with oral contraceptive pill or choose to remain abstinent if already practicing abstinence during the screening period. The required duration of usage of double method OR maintenance of abstinence must include the time from the beginning of the screening period until Day 61, day of withdrawal or early termination 14. Use of investigational COVID-19 agents or any other investigational agents within 30 days prior to the first dose.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Bill Arana

✉ clinicalaffairs@directbiologics.com

📞 1-800-791-1021

Principal Investigator

Bill Arana

STUDY DIRECTOR

Direct Biologics, LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05354141 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05354141 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 970 participants.

Is NCT05354141 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05354141 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at clinicalaffairs@directbiologics.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05354141 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Little Rock, United States, Davis, United States, Irvine, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05354141 clinical trial?

NCT05354141 is sponsored by Direct Biologics, LLC. The principal investigator is Bill Arana at Direct Biologics, LLC. The trial plans to enroll 970 participants.

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