๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-24

Phase 2a Multiple Ascending Dose Study in Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia. (NCT05123755)

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2a Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Examine the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of AV-001 Injection in Patients Hospitalized With Pneumonia Due To COVID-19 or Other Respiratory Infections.

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Vasomune Therapeutics, Inc.

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

A Phase 2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study in patients who are hospitalized with presumed pneumonia requiring supplemental oxygen therapy. The purpose of this study is to examine the safety, tolerability and efficacy of AV-001 Injection administration daily to the earlier of day 28 or EOT (day prior to hospital discharge). A total of 120 eligible patients (20 patients in each of cohort 1, 2 and 3 and 60 patients in cohort 4) will be recruited from up to 25 participating institutions/hospitals. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either AV-001 Injection or AV-001 placebo Injection, together with standard of care (SOC).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian โ€” Newport Beach, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian โ€” Newport Beach, California
  • Denver Health Medical Center โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • MedStar Health Research Institute, Inc. โ€” Hyattsville, Maryland
  • Henry Ford Health System โ€” Detroit, Michigan
  • The Ohio State University โ€” Columbus, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (949) 764-5987

Email: laurie.hendricks@hoag.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—