Experimental 'Storm Stopper' therapy tested for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
NCT ID NCT06684379
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called PRS CK STORM, made from a mix of immune and fat cells, to see if it can safely calm the 'cytokine storm'—a dangerous overreaction of the immune system—in people with severe lung infections from COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The study will enroll 50 adults who need oxygen therapy and compare two doses of the drug against a placebo. The main goals are to check safety and to see if the drug reduces inflammation and improves breathing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PRS CK STORM (a liquid made from immune and fat cells)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new way to calm the dangerous overreaction of the immune system (cytokine storm) in severe respiratory infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early (Phase 1/2) pilot study with only 50 people. It is primarily testing safety, so effectiveness is not yet proven. The treatment is experimental and may not work or could have side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent by the participant or legal representative prior to the initiation of any study-specific procedure. 2. Males and females aged ≥ 18 years old at the time of the consent. 3. Confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus A, influenza virus B or RSV pneumonia by positive RT-PCR (results of a PCR prior to screening will be valid only if the PCR has been done for all 4 viruses and in 3 days prior to the screening visit). PCR will include the analysis of SARS-Cov-2, influenza A, influenza B and RSV. 4. Diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), defined by the satisfaction of any two of the criteria below: 1. Body temperature over 38 ºC or under 36 ºC. 2. Heart rate greater than 90 beats/minute. 3. Respiratory rate higher than 20 breaths/min or PaCO2 lower than 32 mmHg. 4. Leukocyte count higher than 12000/μL, lower than 4000/μL or over 10% immature forms or bands. 5. Need for oxygen therapy. 6. Female participants must be, either surgically sterilized or at least 1 year postmenopausal (confirmed by follicle-stimulating hormone \[FSH\] more than 20 international units \[Ius\] only for women under 54) or using adequate birth control (hormonal contraception, intrauterine contraceptive device, double barrier methods \[condom with spermicide, diaphragm with spermicide, or condom and diaphragm\]) or sexual abstinence for up to 90 days after the last treatment administration. Male participants must be willing to use barrier contraception (condom) for up to 90 days after the last treatment administration. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Failure to perform screening or baseline examinations. 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) more than or equal to 35. 3. Irreversible critical condition, as assessed by the investigator. 4. Active autoimmune diseases or severe immunosuppression, unless stable and controlled for at least 3 months prior to the inclusion in the study. 5. Clinically significant, advanced or unstable disease that may interfere with primary or secondary variable evaluations, may bias the clinical assessment, such as: 1. Liver function test abnormalities or other signs of hepatic insufficiency not justified by a pulmonary acute inflammation process: Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) more than 3 per upper limit of the reference range, total bilirubin more than or equal to 2 mg/dL; except for subjects with isolated elevation of indirect bilirubin relating to Gilbert syndrome. 2. Renal insufficiency (serum creatinine more than 2 mg/dL (more than 150 μmol/L) and creatinine clearance less than 30 (according to Cockcroft-Gault formula). 3. Myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure within 3 months before screening. 4. Bradycardia (heartbeat less than 50/min). 5. Atrioventricular block (type II / Mobitz II and type III), congenital long QT syndrome, sinus node dysfunction or prolonged QTcF interval (males more than 450 msec and females more than 470 msec using Fridericia's formula: QTc = QT/ RR\^2 ). 6. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (blood glucose level above 500 mg/dL) at the time of admission. 7. Malignant tumors within the last 5 years, unless stable during that time. Skin malignancies (other than melanoma) and indolent prostate cancer are excluded from this criterion. 8. Metastases. 9. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), HBV \[hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) positive (+), or detected sensitivity on the HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) qualitative test for hepatitis B core antibody (HBc Ab) positive subjects\] or HCV \[HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) detectable in any subject with positive anti-HCV antibody (HCV Ab)\]. 6. Inability to comply with the study and monitoring procedures. 7. Pregnant and breastfeeding females (pregnancy test positive). 8. Suspected or known active drug or alcohol abuse. 9. Enrollment in another investigational drug study within 1 month before the screening 10. Subject who has any condition, including any psychological or psychiatric condition, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the subject or the quality of the data and renders the subject an unsuitable candidate for the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias
RECRUITINGAlcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía
RECRUITINGCórdoba, 14004, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada
RECRUITINGFuenlabrada, Madrid, 28942, Spain
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