Research Article

Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma (aaPRP) in the Treatment of Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients

Table 1

Summary of autologous activated PRP characteristics

1. PRP preparation

 Initial blood volume24 mL
 AnticoagulantSodium citrate 1.2% (wt/V)
 SystemOpen
 CentrifugationYes
  Number2
  Speed1000 rpm (188 g), 3000 rpm (1690 g)
 Final PRP volume6 mL

2. Autologous activated PRP characteristics

 PRP type310–00–11
 Mean platelet volume (MPV)
 Red blood cells
 White blood cells
  Neutrophils
  Lymphocytes
  Monocytes
  Eosinophils
  Basophils
 ActivationCalcium activator

3. Application characteristics

 Formulation typeLiquid
 Administration routeIntravenous (IV)
 DosageUp to 3 dosages with a day of interval (day 1, 3, 5)
 Volume6 mL PRP + 100 mL 0.9% NaCl
 Dose (number of injected platelets (range))0 cell number

4. Other remarkable PRP and study features

The final product of activated autologous PRP (contains no platelet) was administered (IV)