Research Study
Boosting Innate Immunity in Older Adults
Currently Recruiting
Other General Health , Influenza, Other Immune System and Infection, Other Lungs and Breathing , Aging
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.
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
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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