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CTRI Number  CTRI/2021/09/036116 [Registered on: 01/09/2021] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 04/05/2022
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   The study of C21 in hospitalised subjects with COVID-19 infection not requiring mechanical ventilation 
Scientific Title of Study
Modification(s)  
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, phase 2/3, multicenter trial investigating the efficacy and safety of C21 as add on to standard of care in adult subjects with COVID-19. 
Trial Acronym  ATTRACT Trial  
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
VP-C21-008 Version 3.0 dated 02 Jul 2021  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Kartikeya Parmar 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  Civil Hospital and B J Medical College 
Address  Department of Medicine Civil Hospital and B J Medical College
Asarwa
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380016
India 
Phone  9924643799  
Fax    
Email  drkartik@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Mr Yadvendra Singh Raghuvanshi 
Designation  Clinical Project Manager 
Affiliation  Orphan Reach 
Address  Clinical Operations QED Clinical Services India Private Limited, Office number B-209, Westgate Besides YMCA Club
S. G. Highway
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380015
India 
Phone  9619579849  
Fax    
Email  yraghuvanshi@orphan-reach.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Mr Gajendrasinh Chanchu  
Designation  Director 
Affiliation  Orphan Reach 
Address  Clinical Operations QED Clinical Services India Private Limited, Office number B-209, Westgate Besides YMCA Club
S. G. Highway
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380015
India 
Phone  8511048026  
Fax    
Email  gchanchu@orphan-reach.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Vicore Pharma AB Kronhusgatan 11 SE-411 05 Göteborg Sweden 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Vicore Pharma AB 
Address  Kronhusgatan 11, SE-411 05 Göteborg, Sweden 
Type of Sponsor  Pharmaceutical industry-Global 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Czech Republic
India
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Russian Federation
Ukraine
United States of America  
Sites of Study
Modification(s)  
No of Sites = 19  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Akshay Budhraja   Aakash Healthcare Private Limited  Department of Pulmonology, Aakash Healthcare Private Limited, Hospital Plot, Road No. 201, Sector 3, Dwarka
New Delhi
DELHI 
9893322007

dr.akshaybudhraja@gmail.com 
Dr MD Sabah Siddiqui  All India Institute of Medical Sciences  General Medicine OPD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 1111, 1st Floor, College Building, Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gate No. 5, GE Road, Tatibandh
Raipur
CHHATTISGARH 
8518881911

dr.sabahsiddiqui@gmail.com 
Dr Kartikeya Parmar  B J Medical College and Civil Hospital  Department of Medicine, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital, Asarwa
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT 
9924643799

drkartik@gmail.com 
Dr Mohan M E  BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences  Principles office, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, No. 67, BGS Health and Education city, Uttarahalli Main road, Kengeri
Bangalore
KARNATAKA 
9845125293

drmohanbgsresearch@gmail.com 
Dr Arunkumar Radhakrishnan  Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute  Department of general medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, SH 49A Kelambakkam
Chennai
TAMIL NADU 
04447411000

drarunresearch2020@gmail.com 
Dr Rohit Parate  Chirayu Medical College  Department of General Medicine, Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal Indore Highway, Near Bairagarh
Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH 
9630033341

rohitparate963@gmail.com 
Dr Shibu Raj  Dr SMCSI Medical college  Department of Medicine, Dr. SMCSI Medical college, Parassala Vellarada Road, Karakonam
Thiruvananthapuram
KERALA 
04712250233

drshiburajps21@gmail.com 
Dr Vinod P B  Elite Mission Hospital  Department of Medicine, Elite Mission Hospital, Koorkenchery Rd, Koorkenchery
Thrissur
KERALA 
8589951229

drvinodpbaburajan1989@gmail.com 
Dr Atul Rajkondawar  Government Medical College and Hospital  Department of Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Near Hanuman Nagar, Medical Square Ajani Road
Nagpur
MAHARASHTRA 
9373215775

atul.rajkondawar@gmail.com 
Prof Dr Lokeshwar Singh Kumuckcham  Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences  Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, PorompatDepartment
Imphal East
MANIPUR 
8258919544

lokeshwarsingh57@gmail.com 
Dr Mohammed Mirvaz Zulfikar  Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre  Department of Medicine, Malabar Medical College Hospital And Research Centre, MMC Campus, Ulliyeri
Kozhikode
KERALA 
04962701800

mohammedmzulfikar@gmail.com 
Dr Ajay Bulle  Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences  Department of Medicine, Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, 278, central baazar road, Ramdaspeth
Nagpur
MAHARASHTRA 
9921981109

ajaybulle@yahoo.com 
Dr Reema Kashiva  Noble Hospital PVT LTD  Department of Diabetes and Obesity, Noble Hospital PVT LTD, 153, Magarpatta, City Road, HadapsarDepartment
Pune
MAHARASHTRA 
8240213193

reemakashiva@gmail.com 
Dr Mahesh Ramesh More  Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Hospital  Department of General Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Hospital, Old Thane – Belapur Road, Kalwa
Thane
MAHARASHTRA 
7725859185

maheshmore007@gmail.com 
Dr Nirav Bhalani  Rhythm Heart Institute  Department of Cardiology, Rhythm Heart Institute – A Unit of SLPL, Nr Siddharth Bunglows, Sama – Savli Road
Vadodara
GUJARAT 
8128995863

trial@rhythmheart.com 
Dr Kapil Zirpe  Ruby Hall Clinic  Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Ruby Hall Clinic, 59/6, Disney Park, Azad Nagar, Wanowrie
Pune
MAHARASHTRA 
9822844212

kapilzirpe@gmail.com 
Dr Mayank Thakkar  Shree Giriraj Multispecialty Hospital  Department of Medicine, Shree Giriraj Multispecialty Hospital, 27- Navjyot Park Corner, 150 Feet Ring Road
Rajkot
GUJARAT 
9909971118

drmayankthakker@gmail.com 
Dr Himanshu Pophale  Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital  Department of Pulmonology, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, S. No. 4911, Off Westerly Bypass Highway, Mumbai Pune Bypass, Narhe (Ambegaon), Haveli
Pune
MAHARASHTRA 
7738363741

himanshupophale@yahoo.co.in 
Dr Dilip Gude  Virinchi Hospital  General Medicine OPD, Virinchi Hospital (A Unit of Virinchi Health Care Pvt. Ltd), Door No: 8-2-672/5&6, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad
TELANGANA 
9985445947

letsgo.dilip@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 19  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Aakash Healthcare Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
Human Ethics Committee, Dr. SMCSI Medical College  Approved 
Institute Ethics Committee, AIIMS Raipur  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Clinical Ethics Committee RGMC and Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital  Approved 
Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) of JNIMS  Approved 
Institutional Ethical Committee Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee Charak Hospital  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee Poona Medical Research Foundation  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Elite Mission Hospital  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, GMC, Nagpur  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre  Approved 
Institutional Human Ethics Committee  Approved 
Meditrina Institute Ethics Committee  Approved 
Noble Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
Rhythm Heart Institute Ethics Committee  Approved 
Shree Giriraj Hospital Research Ethics Committee  Approved 
Virinchi Hospitals Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: B972||Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  C21  IMP will be administered twice daily orally for 14 days from Visit 2 to Visit 15 as follows: 1. Morning dose: Two 50 mg capsules to be taken with a glass of water after minimum 2 hours fasting 2 Afternoon/evening dose: Two 50 mg capsules to be taken with a glass of water after minimum 2 hours fasting Subjects will be required not to eat anything for 1 hour after taking the IMP.  
Comparator Agent  Placebo  IMP will be administered twice daily orally for 14 days from Visit 2 to Visit 15 as follows: 1. Morning dose: Two 50 mg capsules to be taken with a glass of water after minimum 2 hours fasting 2 Afternoon/evening dose: Two 50 mg capsules to be taken with a glass of water after minimum 2 hours fasting Subjects will be required not to eat anything for 1 hour after taking the IMP. 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  65.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Age ≥18 years or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the trial is taking place at the time of signing the informed consent. (Specific for India; Age ≥18 at the time of signing the informed consent to ≤65 years.)
2. Hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, documented by either of the following:
a. PCR positive in sample collected <72 hours prior to randomization (Visit 2); OR
b. PCR positive in sample collected ≥72 hours and ≤7 days prior to randomization, documented inability to obtain a repeat sample AND progressive disease suggestive of ongoing SARS-CoV-2 infection.
3. A score of 5 or 6 on the 8-point ordinal scale:
a. Score 5: Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen.
b. Score 6: Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high-flow oxygen device.
4. Contraceptive use by men and women of childbearing potential consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
5. Written informed consent, consistent with International Council for Harmonization (ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) R2 and local laws, obtained before the initiation of any trial-related procedure.
6. Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol.
7. Specific for India: For subjects with an ordinal scale score of 5, moderate to severe COVID-19 disease confirmed by at an SpO2 ≤ 93 % or a respiratory rate ≥ 24/min on room air. Note: If a subject is on supplemental oxygen with SpO2 >93% and respiratory rate <24/min, but desaturation to ≤ 93 % or increase of respiratory rate to ≥ 24/min on lower supplemental oxygen or room air is documented during screening, the inclusion criterion is considered to be met. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Concurrent serious medical condition which in the opinion of the investigator constitutes a risk or a contraindication for the participation in the trial or that could interfere with the trial objectives, conduct or evaluation.
2. Known, active tuberculosis, active hepatitis B, C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (i.e., HIV with a CD4 count <500 cells/mm³).
3. Impaired hepatic function (i.e., Child-Pugh class B or C).
4. Severe renal impairment (i.e., estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤30 ml/min/1.73 m2).
5. COVID-19 symptom onset >14 days prior to screening (Visit 1).
6. Hospitalized due to COVID-19 for >72 hours at screening (Visit 1).
7. Invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO within 72 hours of screening (Visit 1)
8. Expected need for invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO in <48 hours in the opinion of the investigator.
9. Moderate to severe ARDS (e.g., same-day PaO2/FiO2 ≤200 mmHg; or SpO2/FiO2 ≤232 if arterial blood gas test is not available), if on non-invasive mechanical ventilation or high-flow oxygen.
10. Pregnant or breast-feeding female subjects.
11. Any previous and concurrent experimental treatment for COVID-19 that is not considered local SoC.
12. Treatment with the medications listed below within 1 week prior to screening (Visit 1) or anticipated need for such medication during the participation in this trial:
a. Strong Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inducers.
b. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates with narrow therapeutic index.
c. High dose BCRP sensitive substrates.
d. Warfarin.
e. Sulphasalazine or rosuvastatin.
13. Current or previous participation in any other clinical trial where the subject has received a dose of IMP within 1 month or 5 half-lives of the IMP, whichever is longest, prior to screening (Visit 1).
14. Positive pregnancy test
15. Abnormal laboratory value at screening (Visit 1) indicating a potential risk for the subject if enrolled in the trial as evaluated by the investigator. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Centralized 
Blinding/Masking   Participant and Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Proportion of subjects discharged from hospital and free of supplemental oxygen at Day 15.  Proportion of subjects discharged from hospital and free of supplemental oxygen at Day 15. 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Supplemental oxygen free days up to Day 29.  Will be assessed upto days 29 
Proportion of subjects free of respiratory failure, defined as an 8-point ordinal scale score more than 6, at Day 15.  Will be assessed on days 15 
Time to sustained hospital discharge up to Day 60  Will be assessed upto days 60 
All-cause mortality up to Day 60  Will be assessed upto days 60 
Adverse events (AE)s  During study participation 
Serious AEs (SAE)s  During study participation 
Changes in safety laboratory assessments  During study participation 
Withdrawals due to AEs  During study participation 
PK profile of C21 in subjects with COVID-19  Will be assessed on visit 2 
Proportion of subjects discharged from hospital and free of supplemental oxygen at Days 8, 22 and 29.  Will be assessed on days 8, 22 & 29 
Proportion of hospitalized subjects on non-invasive, invasive mechanical ventilation, extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or supplemental oxygen use at Days 8, 15, 22, 29 and 60.  Will be assessed on days 8, 15, 22, 29 & 60 
Proportion of subjects in each category of the 8-point ordinal scale at Days 8, 15, 22, 29 and 60  Will be assessed on days 8, 15, 22, 29 & 60 
Duration of hospitalization, including re-hospitalization, up to Day 60  Will be assessed upto days 60 
Proportion of subjects needing intensive care unit stay at Days 8, 15, 22, 29 and 60  Will be assessed on days 8, 15, 22, 29 & 60 
Duration of intensive care unit stay, including re-admission, up to Day 60.  Will be assessed upto days 60 
Proportion of subjects on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO at Days 8, 15, 22, 29 and 60, and duration of use up to Day 60.  Will be assessed upto days 60 
Proportion of subjects free of respiratory failure at Days 8, 22, 29 and 60, and respiratory failure free days up to Day 60.  Will be assessed upto days 60 
All-cause mortality up to Days 8, 15, 22 and 29  Will be assessed upto days 29 
Change from baseline in peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) / fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) at Day 15  Will be assessed on days 15 
Change from baseline in CRP at Day 15  Will be assessed on days 15 
Change from baseline in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) at Day 15  Will be assessed on days 15 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="600"
Sample Size from India="80" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2/ Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   27/09/2021 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  28/07/2021 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="2"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Closed to Recruitment of Participants 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Closed to Recruitment of Participants 
Publication Details   Nil 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of C21 200 mg daily dose (100 mg b.i.d) as add on to standard of care in adult subjects with COVID-19 for 14 days. Approximately 600 subjects with COVID-19 infection will be randomized 1:1 to receive either standard of care and C21 or standard of care and placebo. All subjects will be followed-up on day 22, 29 & 60. The primary objective is to investigate the efficacy of C21 200 mg daily dose (100 mg b.i.d.) on COVID-19 infection not requiring mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilation.

Rationale for trial:
The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although several therapeutic agents have been evaluated for the treatment of COVID-19, the morbidity and mortality are still significant. The need for safe, effective, and convenient COVID-19 drugs is likely to remain even after the launch of vaccine programs. The safety and efficacy of C21 in subjects with COVID-19 have been investigated in a phase 2 trial. The results show that C21, as add on to standard of care (SoC), reduced the need for extended oxygen supplementation and had a favorable benefit/risk profile. The rationale for conducting this phase 2/3 trial is to confirm the efficacy of C21 in subjects with COVID-19.
 
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