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Vitamin C for Thermal Burns (VICToRY Trial)
Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By Daren K Heyland, MD
Research Sponsored by Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18 years of age or older
Minimum burn size of ≥ 20% Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)
Must not have
Known glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
Concomitant use of hydroxycobalamin (vitamin B12) for suspected cyanide poisoning.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial
Summary
This trial will test whether high doses of vitamin C can improve outcomes for burn patients.
Who is the study for?
Adults with severe burns covering at least 20% of their body, who need skin grafting, can join this trial. They must be able to start treatment within 24 hours of being admitted to the hospital and not already receiving high-dose IV vitamin C. Pregnant or lactating individuals, those expected not to survive the next 72 hours, with a recent history of kidney stones or certain deficiencies cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The VICToRY Trial is testing if high-dose intravenous vitamin C can help critically ill burn patients recover faster and have better survival rates compared to standard care alone. Half will receive vitamin C along with standard care while the other half gets a placebo alongside standard treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from high-dose IV vitamin C may include digestive discomfort and an increased risk for kidney stones in susceptible individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
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My burns cover 20% or more of my body.
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I have deep burns that need skin grafting.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have a G6PD deficiency.
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I am taking vitamin B12 for possible cyanide poisoning.
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I am currently taking high-dose vitamin C through an IV.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Persistent Organ Dysfunction + Death
Time to discharge alive from hospital
Secondary study objectives
PODS+death
Time to Discharge Alive
Other study objectives
6 month mortality
Duration of mechanical ventilation
Gram negative bacteremia
+6 moreSide effects data
From 2019 Phase 4 trial • 66 Patients • NCT0220963638%
Non-serious adverse events
3%
Hospitalization
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Lanthanum Carbonate
Placebo
Placebo- Phosphorus Balance Sub-study
Lanthanum Carbonate- Phosphorus Balance Sub-study
Awards & Highlights
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Vitamin CExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will receive intravenous vitamin C at 50mg/kg every 6 hours for 96 hours
Group II: Control groupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Patients will receive a similar amount of placebo (either D5W or saline) delivered in the same manner as the vitamin C.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ascorbic Acid
2017
Completed Phase 4
~2280
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General HospitalLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
3,670 Total Patients Enrolled
Dr. Christian Stoppe, MD, Co-Principal Investigator, Wurzburg University, Wurzburg, GermanyUNKNOWN
Daren K Heyland, MDPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University
10 Previous Clinical Trials
4,607 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been in the hospital for more than 24 hours before giving consent.I have a G6PD deficiency.I am taking vitamin B12 for possible cyanide poisoning.I am 18 years old or older.My burns cover 20% or more of my body.I was admitted to a burn unit more than 24 hours after being injured.I am currently taking high-dose vitamin C through an IV.I have deep burns that need skin grafting.I have had kidney stones in the past year.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Vitamin C
- Group 2: Control group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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