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Withdrawn plasma study leaves COVID-19 pneumonia treatment question unanswered

NCT ID NCT04333251

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to test whether giving antibody-rich plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients could help hospitalized adults with pneumonia caused by the virus. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected. The approach was based on the idea that donated antibodies might boost the immune response and reduce the need for oxygen or breathing support.

What this could mean

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Active substance
convalescent plasma (antibody-rich blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients)
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a treatment for severe COVID-19 pneumonia using donated plasma from recovered patients.
What could go wrong
This trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. Convalescent plasma carries risks like allergic reactions or lung injury, and its effectiveness was uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Started

Apr 2020

Finished

Sep 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Donor: * 18 years or older * must have been hospitalized w/COVID-19 respiratory symptoms and confirmation via COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing but are now PCR negative by 2 nasopharyngeal testing * females of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test * subject and/or LAR willing to provide informed consent * patient agrees to storage of specimens for future testing Inclusion Criteria Recipient: * 18 years or older * must have been hospitalized w/COVID-19 respiratory symptoms within 3 to 7 days from the beginning of illness * subject and/or LAR willing to provide informed consent * patient agrees to storage of specimens for future testing Exclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * receipt of pooled immunoglobulin in past 30 days * contraindication to transfusion or history of prior reactions to transfusion blood products * females who are identified as donors must not be pregnant

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