This study is a multi-center, randomized, partially double-blind, and placebo-controlled Phase Ib clinical trial of inhaled CO (iCO) for the treatment of sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and accuracy of a Coburn-Forster-Kane (CFK) equation-based personalized iCO dosing algorithm to achieve a target carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level of 6-8% in patients with sepsis-induced ARDS. We will also examine the biologic readouts of low dose iCO therapy in patients with sepsis-induced ARDS.
ARDS is a syndrome of severe acute lung inflammation and hypoxemic respiratory failure with an incidence of 180,000 cases annually in the United States. Despite recent advances in critical care management and lung protective ventilation strategies, ARDS morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high. Furthermore, no specific effective pharmacologic therapies currently exist. Sepsis, life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, represents a major risk for the development of ARDS and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). In recent years, the number of patients with severe sepsis has risen to 750,000 per year in the U.S., which bears an alarming forecast for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit with significant risk for the development of ARDS. The lack of specific effective therapies for ARDS indicates a need for new treatments that target novel pathways. Carbon monoxide (CO) represents a novel therapeutic modality in sepsis-induced ARDS based on data obtained in experimental models of sepsis and ARDS over the past decade. CO has been shown to be protective in experimental models of acute lung injury (ALI) and sepsis. Furthermore, multiple human studies have demonstrated that experimental administration of several different concentrations of CO is well-tolerated and that low dose inhaled CO can be safely administered to subjects in a controlled research environment. The investigators have previously conducted a Phase I trial of low dose iCO in sepsis-induced ARDS which demonstrated that precise administration of low dose iCO (100 and 200 ppm) is feasible, well-tolerated, and safe in patients with sepsis-induced ARDS. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and accuracy of a CFK equation-based iCO personalized dosing algorithm of inhaled carbon monoxide (iCO) to achieve a target COHb level of 6-8% in mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis-induced ARDS.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
5
Inhaled Carbon Monoxide at CFK equation-determined personalized dose (200-500 ppm to achieve a COHb level of 6-8%) for up to 90 minutes daily for 3 days.
Inhaled Medical Air for up to 90 minutes daily for 3 days.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York, United States
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Primary Safety Outcome: Number of Pre-specified Administration-related Adverse Events (AEs).
Safety of inhaled CO, defined by the incidence of pre-specified administration-related AEs (as defined below) and spontaneously reported AEs through study day 7. 1. Acute myocardial infarction within 48 hours of study drug administration 2. Acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within 48 hours of study drug administration 3. New onset atrial or ventricular arrhythmia requiring DC cardioversion within 48 hours of study drug administration 4. Increased oxygenation requirements defined as: an increase in FiO2 of ≥ 0.2 AND increase in PEEP ≥ 5 cm H2O within 6 hours of study drug administration 5. Increase in COHb ≥ 10% 6. Increase in lactate by ≥ 2 mmol/L within 6 hours of study drug administration
Time frame: 7 days
Percentage Change Measured Relative to Target COHb Level
This was assessed by comparing the measured 90-minute COHb level and the target COHb level of 6-8% post exposure. We present average data from the two available subjects in the CO group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: Post exposure 90 min day 1
Variance of Measured Relative to Target COHb Level
This was assessed by comparing the measured 90-minute COHb level and the target COHb level of 6-8% post exposure. The limited number of measurements prevent the variance and measures of dispersion calculations; therefore we present the data from one available subject in the CO group and report as "Mean" without standard deviation, since measures of dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: Post exposure 90 min day 2
Variance of Measured Relative to Target COHb Level
This was assessed by comparing the measured 90-minute COHb level and the target COHb level of 6-8% post exposure. The limited number of measurements prevent the variance and measures of dispersion calculations; therefore we present the data from one available subject in the CO group and report as "Mean" without standard deviation, since measures of dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: Post exposure 90 min day 3
Lung Injury Score (LIS) on Days 1-5 Days
The Lung Injury Score (LIS) is a composite 4-point scoring system including the PaO2/FiO2, PEEP, quasi-static respiratory compliance, and the extent of infiltrates on the chest X-ray. Each of the four components is categorized from 0 to 4, where a higher number is worse. The total Lung Injury Score is obtained by dividing the aggregate sum by the number of components used. Previous randomized clinical trials in ARDS have shown that a decreased LIS correlates with improvement in lung physiology as well as important clinical outcomes including mortality and ventilator-free days (VFDs). The number presented is the average difference from beginning to end of treatment. We present the average of data from the 2 available subjects in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: 5 days
Percent Change in PaO2/FiO2 Ratio Between Baseline and Day 5
PaO2/FiO2 was to be measured on days 1-5 in ventilated subjects. We are providing percent change in PaO2/FiO2 ratio from baseline to day 5. We present the average of data from the 2 available subjects in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: Baseline to day 5
Oxygenation Index (OI) on Days 1-5 Days
The oxygenation index will be measured on days 1-5 in ventilated subjects. Oxygenation index is calculated as (FiO2 X mean airway pressure)/PaO2. We provide change in Oi from baseline. Oi is only measured when subjects are ventilated, therefore not all timepoints are available. Limited number of measurements prevents variance and measures of dispersion analyses; therefore we present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" without standard deviation, where measures of dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: 5 days
Dead Space Fraction (Vd/Vt) on Days 1-3
The dead space fraction will be measured days 1-3 in ventilated subjects. We present change in dead space fraction between initial and final measurements that were available (measurements only taken while the subjects were intubated). We present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: Day 3
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Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score on Days 1-5.
Organ failure will be assessed using the SOFA score. SOFA scores will be assessed daily on days 1-5, as the SOFA score has been shown to be a reliable prognostic indicator of outcomes in critically ill patients. To calculate the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, each of the six components (Respiratory, Coagulation, Liver, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Renal) is categorized from 0-4, where a higher number is worse. The SOFA score (0-24) will be calculated by summing all six components. We present changes in SOFA score over the time of hospitalization, over the time of ICU admission (up to days 3 and 5 for the enrolled subjects). We present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: 1-5 days
Ventilator-free Days at Day 28
Ventilator-free days to day 28 are defined as the number of days from the time of initiating unassisted breathing to day 28 after randomization, assuming survival for at least two consecutive calendar days after initiating unassisted breathing and continued unassisted breathing to day 28. If a subject returns to assisted breathing and subsequently achieves unassisted breathing to day 28, VFDs will be counted from the end of the last period of assisted breathing to day 28. Participants who do not survive to day 28 are assigned zero ventilator-free days. We present data of ventilator free days for enrolled subjects. Note that one subject in the medical air group died at day 9. We present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: 28 days
ICU-free Days at Day 28
ICU-free days will be assessed on day 28. ICU-free days is defined as the number of days between randomization and day 28 in which the patient is in the ICU (for any part of a day). We present average number of ICU free days. Please note that one subject in the medical air group died at day 9. We present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: 28 days
Hospital-free Days at Day 60
Hospital-free days will be assessed on day 60. Hospital-free days are days alive post hospital discharge through day 60. Patients who die on or prior to day 60 are assigned zero hospital-free days. We present hospital free days at day 60. Please note that one subject in the air group died at day 9. We present the data from the subjects available in each group and report as "Mean" with standard deviation.
Time frame: 60 days
Hospital Mortality to Day 28 and 60
Mortality will be assessed on day 28 and day 60.
Time frame: 60 days
Montreal Cognitive Assessment- MoCA-Blind
Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind Version (MoCA-Blind) The MoCA-Blind is a remote adaptation of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) used as a screening assessment for detecting cognitive impairment. It is administered via telephone interview. The MoCA-Blind assesses the following cognitive domains (points): * Attention (0-6) * Language: (0-3 (Repetition (0-2) and fluency (0-1)) * Abstraction (0-2) * Memory: Delayed recall (0-5) * Orientation (0-6) The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 22 points. Calculated as the sum of all domains. Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better cognitive functioning. Lower scores indicate worse cognitive functioning (greater cognitive impairment). A score of 18 or above is within the normal range. A limited number of measurements prevents variance and dispersion analyses; therefore, we report available group data as "means" without standard deviation where dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: 3 months
Montreal Cognitive Assessment- MoCA-Blind
Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind Version (MoCA-Blind) The MoCA-Blind is a remote adaptation of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) used as a screening assessment for detecting cognitive impairment. It is administered via telephone interview. The MoCA-Blind assesses the following cognitive domains (points): * Attention (0-6) * Language: (0-3 (Repetition (0-2) and fluency (0-1)) * Abstraction (0-2) * Memory: Delayed recall (0-5) * Orientation (0-6) The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 22 points. Calculated as the sum of all domains. Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better cognitive functioning. Lower scores indicate worse cognitive functioning (greater cognitive impairment). A score of 18 or above is within the normal range. A limited number of measurements prevents variance and dispersion analyses; therefore, we report available group data as "means" without standard deviation, since dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: 6 months
Hayling Sentence Completion Test
The Hayling Sentence Completion Test assesses executive functioning (response initiation and inhibition), administered via telephone. With 30 sentence-completion items split into 2 sections (15 each). Sections: * 1: Response initiation (time to provide a contextually appropriate word). * 2: Response inhibition (time and error score for providing an unrelated word). Scores (response time and errors) from both sections are combined and converted to an age-adjusted standardized total score. Total combined standardized score ranges from 1-10: 1. Impaired 2. Abnormal 3. Poor 4. Low Average 5. Moderate Average 6. Average 7. High Average 8. Good 9. Superior 10. Very Superior Higher scores= Better executive functioning Lower scores= Greater impairment. A limited number of measurements prevents variance and dispersion analyses; therefore, we report available group data as "means" without standard deviation where dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: 3 months
Hayling Sentence Completion Test
The Hayling Sentence Completion Test assesses executive functioning (response initiation and inhibition), administered via telephone. With 30 sentence-completion items split into 2 sections (15 each). Sections: * 1: Response initiation (time to provide a contextually appropriate word). * 2: Response inhibition (time and error score for providing an unrelated word). Scores (response time and errors) from both sections are combined and converted to an age-adjusted standardized total score. Total combined standardized score ranges from 1-10: 1. Impaired 2. Abnormal 3. Poor 4. Low Average 5. Moderate Average 6. Average 7. High Average 8. Good 9. Superior 10. Very Superior Higher scores= Better executive functioning Lower scores= Greater impairment. A limited number of measurements prevents variance and dispersion analyses; therefore, we report available group data as "means" without standard deviation, since dispersion cannot be calculated.
Time frame: 6 months