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Research Study

Testing the Ability of QBKPN to Enhance Immune Function in Older Adults

Boosting Innate Immunity in Older Adults

Currently Recruiting

Health Areas

Other General Health , Influenza, Other Immune System and Infection, Other Lungs and Breathing , Aging

Study Purpose

Immune function declines with aging, leaving older adults susceptible to infection, cancer and other diseases. This study is designed to test the ability of a new immune modulator, QBKPN, to boost natural immunity to improve health, including reducing respiratory infections (COVID-19, flu, etc.). We will also measure the effect of QBKPN on non-respiratory infections, quality of life and overall survival.

Details

Study nurses from Qu Biologics will visit the participant at their homes to administer (via sub-cutaneous injection) study treatment 3 times a week for 28 days, followed by a 22 week post-treatment monitoring period (total study duration 26 weeks). Immune function will be monitored over this 26 week period with periodic blood tests. Study nurses will also administer a quality of life questionnaire periodically during study visits.

location

Lower Mainland

recruitment end date

2025-03-31

eligibility

Age: 65 Years - 110 Years Old

Accepting Healthy Volunteers: No

Research Team Information

Principal investigator

Ted Steiner

health authority affiliation

Vancouver Coastal Health

academic affiliation

University of British Columbia - Vancouver

collaborating organizations

Qu Biologics

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