Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Understanding the immune response in COVID-19 patients

Official title: Characterization of the IFN-I Response in Subjects Who Experienced Severe or Mild Forms of COVID-19

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06703034 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how the immune response works in people with different severities of COVID-19 and if certain genetic factors affect how well it fights the virus.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment134 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsrituximab, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsJune 2028
Registry record updatedJune 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06703034 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have previously participated in specific COVID-19 related studies and weigh at least 50 kg.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently experiencing infection symptoms or those with significant immunosuppression will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the type I interferon (IFN-I) response in individuals who have experienced varying severities of COVID-19. It focuses on how genetic mutations and autoantibodies may affect the effectiveness of the IFN-I pathway, which is crucial for the immune system's defense against viral infections. Participants will undergo biological sampling to assess their immune responses and identify potential defects in the IFN-I pathway. The findings could provide insights into the prognosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of COVID-19, particularly for patients with severe forms of the disease.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have identified defects in the IFN-I response in severe COVID-19 cases, suggesting that this approach has been explored with some success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant aged at least 18 years
* Previously included in the COVID-ser or NOSO-COR IMMUNO study as well as in the RNIPH study (Research Not Involving Human Persons) named MIR-COVID
* Weight of 50 kg or more

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current infection symptoms
* Immunosuppression defined by: bone marrow transplant within the past 24 months, chemotherapy within the past 6 months, HIV infection with CD4 \<200/mm³ or \<15%, corticosteroid therapy for more than 2 weeks with a daily dose over 10 mg of prednisolone equivalent, immunosuppressive treatment administered within the previous 3 months (6 months for rituximab), aplasia, asplenia, or splenectomy
* Pregnant, parturient, or breastfeeding woman
* Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Person receiving psychiatric care
* Person admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research
* Person under guardianship or curators
* Person not affiliated with a social security scheme or similar coverage
* Patient participating in another ongoing interventional research study at inclusion"

Where it's running

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon - Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.