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Conduct a 6-month observational pilot clinical trial to evaluate the safety, monitor the adverse reactions and observe the preliminary effectiveness of medical treatment with oral rapamycin [Rapamune (Sirolimus)] in a total of 15 adults, 18 years and older toward preventing and lowering the severity of infectious disease or infection-related illness.
Rapamune (Sirolimus) is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and lessen the severity of infection-related illness or infectious disease. Rapamune (Sirolimus) is approved by the FDA for other indications.
The main procedures in the study include:
There is limited clinical research to support the efficacy of rapamycin toward preventing the incidence and reducing the severity of infectious disease or infection-related illness in humans. The off-label use of rapamycin to prevent infection may be implemented safely in healthy individuals with well-controlled medical conditions and/or prescribed medications compatible with its established indications detailed in the FDA-approved prescription label/medical guide. Pregnant women, organ transplant recipients (especially lung and liver), and patients with cancer, serious wounds or infections, allergies to rapamycin and its derivatives, hyperlipidemia and recent vaccinations are particularly compromised. Short term dosing regimens are generally well-tolerated with mild to moderate adverse events and no severe adverse events in patients qualifying and receiving treatment. Long term use should be evaluated further, and the use of rapamycin derivatives in healthy patients as an infection preventive therapy warrants further investigation.
This study proposes to observe the following parameters prior to, and at 3 and 6 months after the initiation of the observational study:
Patients at the Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic qualifying for treatment with (Rapamune (Sirolimus) receive a prescription from their physician during clinic visits as part of their standard health care. Patients do not have to participate in this study to receive medical treatment with Rapamune (Sirolimus) for their condition.
Measurement of infection related illness parameters [Complete Blood Count (CBC), White Blood Cell Count (WBC), Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Monocytes, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Procalcitonin (PCT), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)], fasting total cholesterol (TC), High (HDL) and Low (LDL) lipoproteins and triglycerides, inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNFα), requires a blood draw, which is associated with some discomfort and minor risks such as a slight bruising of the arm. A registered nurse will be available to assist with all blood draws/testing. Study participants will be advised of the known risks and consequences associated with the testing and also of the reasonably known risks and consequences of not undergoing testing.
The Quality of Life (RAND SF-36 Health Survey), Global Health Questionnaire (PROMIS-GHF V1.2) Patient self-report questionnaire, systolic blood pressure (SPB) and diastolic blood pressure (DPB), electrocardiogram (ECG), medical symptoms questionnaire (MSQ), Cognitive function by Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA (Jak-Bondi Criteria)] and Advanced Digital Cognitive Assessment (BrainCheck)], Depression by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D Scale) are non-invasive and no adverse reactions or side effects are expected.
As with any routine clinical care paradigm, other primary potential risks include a breach of confidentiality and loss of privacy from unauthorized disclosure of the study participants' personal health information. Such events could conceivably lead to economic loss for patients through discriminatory practices. However, this study presents minimal risks to the study participants whose data are being analyzed because rigorous precautions will be employed to protect privacy, confidentiality and security of personal health information. These precautions are outlined in the Data and Safety Monitoring Plan (DSMP).
Study participants will be advised of the known risks and consequences associated with the testing and also of the reasonably known risks and consequences of not undergoing testing. A physician will be present at each testing visit to assess any potential side effects or complications. A registered nurse will be in attendance to assist with all testing. The investigators are experienced in providing a safe environment where study participants feel comfortable, especially with tests that require them to remain motionless for extended periods of fame.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observational procedures | Other | Patients at the Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic qualifying for treatment with Rapamune (Sirolimus) receive a prescription from their physician during clinic visits as part of their standard health care. This study will evaluate the safety, monitor the adverse reactions and observe the preliminary effectiveness of physician-prescribed medical treatment with oral rapamycin [Rapamune (Sirolimus)] in a total of 15 adults, 18 years and older toward preventing and lowering the severity of infectious disease or infection-related illness. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| The incidence and severity of infectious disease or infection-related illness | The Primary Endpoint is the incidence and severity of infectious disease or infection-related illness prior to and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study measured by:
| Prior to and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Life (RAND SF-36 Health Survey) | The RAND 36-Item Health Survey taps eight health concepts: physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions. All items are scored so that a high score defines a more favorable health state. In addition, each item is scored on a 0 to 100 range so that the lowest and highest possible scores are 0 and 100, respectively. Scores represent the percentage of total possible score achieved. Items in the same scale are averaged together to create the 8 scale scores. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Male and female adults, 18 years and older
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| William Hoskinson, DO | Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic | Gillette | Wyoming | 82718 | United States |
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| 24095937 | Background | Hays RD, Spritzer KL, Fries JF, Krishnan E. Responsiveness and minimally important difference for the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) 20-item physical functioning short form in a prospective observational study of rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 Jan;74(1):104-7. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204053. Epub 2013 Oct 4. | |
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Study outcome data will be shared upon request to the principal investigator.
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| ID | Term |
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| D003141 | Communicable Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D007239 | Infections |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| Prior to and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study |
| Global Health Questionnaire (PROMIS-GHF V1.2) | PROMIS adult Global scale v1.2 produce two scores: Global Mental Health and Global Physical Health. Most questions have five response options ranging in value from one to five. The total raw score for a scale is summed from the appropriate values of the responses from relevant questions. The sum of raw scores is converted into a T-score for each participant. The T-score rescales the raw sum score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. Therefore, a person with a T-score of 40 is one SD below the mean. | Prior to and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study |
| Patient self-report questionnaire | Patient self-report questionnaire of the following outcomes (during the one year prior and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study):
| One year prior and 3 and 6 months following the initiation of the observational study |
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| 37191826 | Background | Kaeberlein TL, Green AS, Haddad G, Hudson J, Isman A, Nyquist A, Rosen BS, Suh Y, Zalzala S, Zhang X, Blagosklonny MV, An JY, Kaeberlein M. Evaluation of off-label rapamycin use to promote healthspan in 333 adults. Geroscience. 2023 Oct;45(5):2757-2768. doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00818-1. Epub 2023 May 16. |