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NestaCell

Phase 2

COVID-19 Pneumonia | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |Vera Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 28, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment90

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

NestaCell · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04315987NestaCell® Mesenchymal Stem Cell to Treat Patients With Severe COVID-19 PneumoniaCOVID-19 Pneumonia
COMPLETED90 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
NestaCell® Mesenchymal Stem Cell to Treat Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Clinical Condition
10 days

Ordinal scale (WHO ordinal scale that measures illness severity over time)

Secondary Endpoints

Rate of mortality within 10-days
10 days
Change of Clinical symptoms - respiratory rate
10 days
Hypoxia
10 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
NestaCell®EXPERIMENTALA dose of 2x10\^7 cells (20 million cells) will be administered IV on days 1, 3, 5 and 7 in all subjects.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo will be administered IV on days 1, 3, 5 and 7 in all subjects.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
NestaCell®BIOLOGICALA dose of 2x10\^7 cells (20 million cells) will be administered IV on days 1, 3, 5 and 7 in all subjects.
PlaceboBIOLOGICALMatching Placebo will be administered IV on days 1, 3, 5 and 7 in all subjects.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Male or female, aged ≥ 18 years 2. Present a confirmed or pending diagnosis of COVID-19, but with tomographic and clinical signs strongly suggestive of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19), with pulmonary impairment greater than or equal to 50% and: i. Oxygen saturation \<95%; ii...

Countries:Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about NestaCell

What is NestaCell used for in COVID-19 Pneumonia?

NestaCell is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not approved by the FDA. The drug is being evaluated in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia to assess its safety and efficacy.

What does NestaCell target?

NestaCell is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed. The drug is being investigated for its potential to treat severe COVID-19 pneumonia, though the exact mechanism of action is not publicly detailed.

Who makes NestaCell?

NestaCell is being developed by Vera Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VERA. The company is conducting clinical research on NestaCell for the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

What phase is NestaCell in?

NestaCell is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received FDA approval. The Phase 2 trial for NestaCell in severe COVID-19 pneumonia has been completed, with results not yet reported.

What clinical trials is NestaCell in?

NestaCell has one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT04315987, titled 'NestaCell® Mesenchymal Stem Cell to Treat Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia.' The trial enrolled 90 participants in Brazil and was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Is NestaCell the same as a mesenchymal stem cell therapy?

NestaCell is described as a monoclonal antibody, but the clinical trial title refers to it as a 'Mesenchymal Stem Cell' therapy. This suggests the drug may be a cell-based therapy, though the developer classifies it as a monoclonal antibody. The exact nature of NestaCell is not fully clarified.