Status:

COMPLETED

To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of TQ Formula in Covid-19 Participants

Lead Sponsor:

Novatek Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Covid19

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a randomized (1:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 study to assess safety and efficacy of Total TQ Formula (3 g daily dose of Nigella Sativa Oil) capsules versus placebo in treating ...

Detailed Description

Study Population: Up to 60 participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive either TQ Formula Capsules + Standard of Care (SOC) or placebo +SOC Phase: Phase II Approximately 2-4 centers in the United ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Male or female, aged 18 and over, presenting with recent mild to moderate clinical symptoms of Covid-19 infection (per FDA guidance - see appendix 3)
  • Positive COVID-19 infection confirmed with a rapid antigen test at screening (or RT-PCR within the last 3 days) and confirmed with a RT-PCR test at baseline
  • A score of \>/=3 on a minimum of 2 symptoms on the Modified FLU-PRO Plus
  • Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the dosing regimen (Twice a day - BID for 14 days)
  • For females of reproductive potential: negative pregnancy test at screening and use of highly effective contraception method during study participation and for an additional 4 weeks after the end of study drug administration
  • For males of reproductive potential: use of condoms or other methods to ensure effective contraception with partner during study participation
  • Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations (see section 5.3) throughout study duration

Exclusion

  • Current or recent (within 4 weeks) treatment with any corticosteroids; however, high-dose inhaled steroids, which are used to treat acute or chronic bronchial inflammation, will be permitted
  • Current or recent (within 4 weeks) treatment with any antivirals
  • Room air oxygen saturation (SaO2) \< 94% at screen
  • Walking oximetry \< 90% or participant unable to complete 6-minute walking oximetry test at screen
  • Severe Covid-19 symptoms (severe per FDA classification - see appendix 3)
  • Requires immediate admission to hospital for any reason
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Known allergic reactions to components of black seed oil, or thymoquinone
  • Treatment with another investigational drug or other investigational intervention within 2 weeks of study start and throughout study duration.
  • Significant hepatic disease (ALT/AST\> 4 times the ULN); any laboratory parameter \>/= 4 times the ULN
  • History of moderate to severe CKD, (i.e. an estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 45 mL/min) at the time of enrollment or history of liver disease
  • Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's) that could affect the intestinal absorption of TQ Formula enteric coated capsules.
  • Known HIV or Hepatitis C infection
  • Influenza diagnosis (confirmed by testing) during screening or within prior 14 days
  • Any uncontrolled condition(s) or diagnosis, both physical or psychological, or physical exam finding that precludes participation, as per investigator
  • Current treatment with CYP2C9 substrates

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 8 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

55 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04914377

Start Date

June 8 2021

End Date

January 1 2022

Last Update

August 14 2024

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Respire Research

San Diego, California, United States, 92108

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L & A Morales Healthcare

Hialeah, Florida, United States, 33018

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United Memorial Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77054