Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 18-69 (full criteria)
Location
at UCSF
Dates
study started
completion around
Principal Investigator
by Timothy Henrich, MD (ucsf)Michael Peluso, MD (ucsf)
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Timothy Henrich
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Michael Peluso

Description

Summary

Persistent viral infection with viral reservoirs and detection of circulating spike protein after the initial acute illness is one potential pathogenic mechanism for Long COVID. This mechanism may be susceptible to antiviral therapy that blocks viral replication, which has the potential to alleviate long COVID symptoms. This trial will study the safety and efficacy of Ensitrelvir (S-217622), an antiviral, to treat individuals with Long COVID in an adult population.

Official Title

Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial of Ensitrelvir (S-217622) for Viral Persistence and Inflammation in People Experiencing Long COVID (PREVAIL-LC)

Details

The study will enroll approximately 40 participants who meet the World Health Organization (WHO) Long COVID criteria. Participants will be enrolled at a single center and randomized 1:1 to receive ensitrelvir fumaric acid (Ensitrelvir: S-217622), given orally for 5 days, or placebo. Subjects randomized to receive Ensitrelvir will take 375 mg on day 1, followed by 125 mg daily for 4 additional days. Evaluations will take place at baseline and at timepoints up to 60 days post-initiation of study drug.

Keywords

Long COVID, Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, Post-Acute COVID-19, Antiviral, Viral Persistence, COVID-19, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Inflammation, Ensitrelvir, Ensitrelvir (S-217622)

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 18-69

(note, additional eligibility criteria not listed here will be assessed at Screening):

  • ≥18 and <70 years of age at Screening.
  • History of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Long COVID attributed to a SARS-CoV-2 infection
  • At least two moderate symptoms or one severe symptom that are new or worsened since the time of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the PI. Symptoms must have been present for at least 60 days prior to screening and must be reported to be at least somewhat bothersome.
  • Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 50 kilograms/meter squared (kg/m2), inclusive, at the time of screening.
  • Participants who are of childbearing potential (CBP) and male participants with sexual partner(s) who are females of CBP must agree to use adequate contraception from study consent through 14 days after the last dose of study intervention.

You CAN'T join if...

(note, additional eligibility criteria not listed here will be assessed at Screening):

  • Previously received SARS-CoV-2 antiviral within 90 days prior to planned Day 0 or plan to receive such treatment before exiting the study
  • Previously received COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment within 60 days prior to planned Day 0 or plan to receive such treatment before exiting the study.
  • Plans to receive any investigational or approved vaccine or booster for SARS-CoV-2 within 60 days prior to Day 0 or before Day 30 following Day 0.
  • Active cardiovascular disease or recent (within 3 months) stroke.
  • Recent (within 6 months) or planned major surgery.
  • Currently hospitalized or recent (within 1 month) unplanned hospitalization.
  • Active Hepatitis B or C infection.
  • Known HIV infection.
  • Severe coagulopathy (international normalized ratio ((INR) >2.0, history of hemophilia).
  • Severe anemia (hemoglobin <9 grams/deciliter (g/dL)).
  • Moderate or severe immunocompromise, according to the current NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines as of March 6, 2023.
  • History of anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity to any components of the intervention, prescription or non-prescription drugs, or food products in the past.
  • Known prior diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), preceding and not related to SARS-CoV-2 infection and not worsened since SARS-CoV-2 infection
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to practice birth control abide by the contraception requirements outlined in the inclusion criteria.
  • Participation in a clinical trial with receipt of an investigational product within 28 days prior to Day 0.
  • Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.

Location

  • UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital accepting new patients
    San Francisco California 94110 United States

Lead Scientists at University of California Health

  • Timothy Henrich, MD (ucsf)
    The Henrich Lab focuses on understanding how and why viruses (e.g., HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2) persist across the whole body and on the development of novel methods to eliminate or mitigate the negative impact of chronic viral infections on human health.
  • Michael Peluso, MD (ucsf)
    I am an infectious disease clinician and researcher. My primary interests are HIV cure and Long COVID. For HIV, I am involved with clinical and laboratory research aimed at understanding the HIV reservoir and implementing clinical trials to disrupt the reservoir with the aim of inducing antiretroviral therapy-free HIV remission.

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
Timothy Henrich
ID
NCT06161688
Phase
Phase 2 COVID-19 Research Study
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 40 study participants
Last Updated