NCT06703073 · PPD Development, LP
JUST BREATHE, Breathing Life Into Innovative Therapies for ARDS (Master Record)
What this study is about
This is a Phase 2 conducted at multiple hospitals, randomly assigned, double-blinded, compared against an inactive treatment study that will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of host-directed therapeutics in hospitalized adults diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) utilizing a platform trial design.
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This is a Phase 2 multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of host-directed therapeutics in hospitalized adults diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) utilizing a platform trial design. Participants will be randomized to receive either a placebo or one of the active treatments. This record describes the default procedures and analyses for all cohorts.
Interventions
DRUG
Cohort A: vilobelimab
Administered as an IV formulation of 800 mg per dose and up to 6 doses (planned for Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, and 22, if participant is in hospital setting and deemed appropriate by the investigator)
DRUG
Cohort A: placebo
Administered as an IV formulation of placebo of up to 6 doses (planned for Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, and 22, if participant is in hospital setting and deemed appropriate by the investigator)
DRUG
Cohort B: paridiprubart
Administered as a single IV dose of 15 mg/kg up to maximum of 1440 mg on Day 1
DRUG
Cohort B: placebo
Administered as a single IV dose of placebo on Day 1
DRUG
Cohort C: bevacizumab
Administered as a single IV dose of 500 mg on Day 1
DRUG
Cohort C: placebo
Administered as a single IV dose of placebo on Day 1
Primary outcome measures
All-cause mortality (ACM) rate at Day 28
Time frame: Day 28
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Each participant must meet all of the following criteria to be enrolled in this study:
- Participant (or their Legally Authorized Representative (LAR)) provides informed consent and agrees to comply with protocol requirements
- Participant is at least 18 years of age or older at the time of consent.
- Participant with signs and symptoms of ARDS according to the Berlin definition of ARDS. Note that participants on noninvasive ventilation may be screened.
- Participant of childbearing potential must agree to either abstinence or use at least one primary form of contraception, not including hormonal contraception, from the time of screening through Day 28. Additional cohort-specific requirements may apply
- Participant agrees to not participate in another investigational interventional study while participating in this study (i.e., through Day 90).
Exclusion criteria
- Participants will be excluded from the study if any of the following apply:
- Participant with ARDS or at risk of developing ARDS due to the following reasons: trauma, large volume aspiration, or transfusion.
- Participant with pulmonary edema due to cardiogenic pulmonary edema/fluid overload or hypoxemia primarily attributable atelectasis, in the absence of a predisposing risk factor for ARDS.
- Participant who demonstrates an improvement in oxygenation and ventilatory support 24 hours prior to or during screening up to randomization, such that per investigator clinical judgement, the participant is expected to have significant improvement in lung function over subsequent 24 hours regardless of additional interventions.
- Participant is known to be pregnant, nursing, or with a positive (urine and/or serum test) pregnancy test.
- Participant is anticipated to be transferred to another hospital which is not a study site within 72 hours.
- Participant is not expected to survive for 72 hours.
- Participant has been on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO for ARDS for more than 48 hours for ARDS at the time of consent.
- Participant has an underlying clinical condition where, in the opinion of the Investigator and based on their clinical judgement, it would be extremely unlikely that the participant would come off ventilation
- Participant has severe COPD requiring continuous long-term home oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation (noninvasive ventilation or via tracheotomy) except for CPAP or bi-level positive airway pressure used solely for sleep-disordered breathing.
- Participant has interstitial lung disease or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis requiring continuous chronic home oxygen therapy.
- Participant has NY Heart Association Class IV congestive heart failure.
- Participant has a known allergy to any study medication or any of its excipients.
- Participant is receiving systemic immunosuppressive therapy for solid organ or hematopoietic cancer or transplant anti-rejection medication therapy OR systemic immunosuppressive corticosteroids (prednisone ≥20 mg daily or equivalent). NOTE: Patients onreceiving chronic low dose immunosuppressive therapy may be enrolled(e.g., prednisone \<20 mg/day or equivalent) and patients on stable, long-term maintenance immunosuppression (e.g., tacrolimus, mycophenolate, orsirolimus) and patients receiving physiologic replacement and hormonal therapies for breast cancer (e.g., tamoxifen, letrozole) or prostate cancer (leuprolide, bicalutamide) for \>60 days may be eligible at the investigator's discretion of the investigator in consultation with the medical monitor.
- Participant is receiving ongoing cytotoxic chemotherapy (IV or oral), OR combination targeted/immunotherapy regimens for cancer within the past 60 days. Note: Participants receiving non-myelosuppressive cancer therapy (e.g., hormonal therapy or selected targeted / immunotherapy regimens) may be eligible if therapy has been stable ≥60 days; The use of hydroxyurea to manage patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia or sickle cell disease is permitted.
- Participant received treatment with an investigational immunomodulator or immunosuppressant drugs within 5 half-lives or 30 days (whichever is longer) before randomization.
- Participant with concurrent infections or history of the following:
- Known active tuberculosis,
- Known active Hepatitis B, or
- HIV and a CD4 count less than 50 or a detectable viral load of \>200 copies/mL HIV RNA.
- Participant received treatment with any other investigational drugs within 30 days prior to consent.
- Participant had a history of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, intra-abdominal abscess within 28 days of screening or inadequate wound healing secondary to major thoracoabdominal surgery at the time of screening.
- Participant is considered by the investigator, for any reason, to be an unsuitable candidate for the study. Participant may have additional cohort-specific requirements.
Where
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Fresno, California
- Long Beach, California
- Orange, California
- Sacramento, California
- Stanford, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Bradenton, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
- Sarasota, Florida
- Boise, Idaho
And 25 more locations — see the full list below.
Collaborators
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, InflaRx GmbH, Edesa Biotech Inc., Genentech, Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 31, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations