New York, NYNCT06511063Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Long Covid Clinical Trial in New York, NY

Access cutting-edge long covid treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in New York. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to New York

    Convenient for NY residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit New York site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Long Covid Study in New York

The trial will test if two repurposed HIV antivirals can reduce symptom burden in adult participants with Long Covid compared to placebo. Viral infection and viral reactivation have been documented in Long Covid. Participants will be randomly allocated to receive antivirals, Truvada (tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine, TDF/FTC, Group 1) or Selzentry (Group 2), or a placebo (pill) (Group 3), taken daily for 90 days.

Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Any gender, aged 18+
Diagnosed with:
Documented clinical history of confirmed or suspected acute SARS-CoV-2 infection a minimum of 6 months prior to contact with the study team
Formal diagnosis of Long Covid from a physician and a history of 6 months of Long COVID symptoms
At least a six-month history of one of the following symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection:
headache, memory loss, insomnia, mood disturbance, chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, muscle pains, joint pains, or GI upset\] AND at least moderate fatigue (measured by Fatigue Severity Score) AND at least moderate post-exertional malaise (PEM) (measured by DePaul PEM screener)
Participants who are willing and able to comply with all data collection, treatment plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.
Baseline EQ-VAS ≤70; EQ-VAS before the index infection ≥80 (this information is collected before randomization as part of the baseline survey).

Exclusion Criteria

Pre-existing conditions including, but not limited to:
Autoimmune conditions such as Chronic EBV, Multiple Sclerosis, Hashimoto's Disease, etc. which would impact the immunological profiling analysis.
A pre-2020 diagnosis of another Post-Acute Infectious Syndrome such as Chronic Lyme disease, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, etc.
Documented history of vaccine injury
Or any other chronic condition that has the potential to impact on immunological profiling, at the discretion of the research physician
HIV+ status
Current use of either Truvada or Selzentry
Taking a medication, within 6 weeks, with known interactions with Truvada or Selzentry including but not limited to: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, adefovir, cabozantinib, carbamazepine, cidofovir, cladribine, cobicistat, diclofenac, multiple NSAIDs or chronic high dose NSAIDs, fosphenytoin or phenytoin, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, primidone, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, sofosbuvir, tipranavir, or other drugs that significantly affect renal function
Current treatment with drugs known to affect EBV replication, including but not limited to: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir, famciclovir, teriflunomide, interferon
Known allergic reactions to components of Truvada or Selzentry
Febrile illness within the last 3 months of planned baseline evaluation
Treatment with another investigational drug or other investigational intervention within 6 months of planned baseline evaluation
Immunosuppressed individuals (transplant on antiviral prophylaxis and/or patients taking immunosuppressive medications such as steroids, etc.)
Known medical history of active liver disease (other than nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis), including chronic or active hepatitis B or C infection, primary biliary cirrhosis, Child-Pugh Class B or C, or acute liver failure
Receiving dialysis or have known renal impairment
Any comorbidity requiring hospitalization and/or surgery within 7 days prior to study entry, or that is considered life threatening within days prior to study entry, as determined by the study team
Other medical or psychiatric conditions, in the treating investigator's judgment, that makes the participant inappropriate for the study
Unknown HIV status (subjects must have completed HIV antigen/antibody and viral load testing completed at the screening visit)
Active or latent hepatitis B (subjects must have completed HBV serologies - HbsAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBc - testing completed at the screening visit)
Current symptoms of severe, progressive, or uncontrolled renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiac, or neurologic disease, or other medical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, might place the subject at unacceptable risk for participation in this study
Creatinine clearance (CrCl) \<75mL/min, as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation
Any history of bone fractures not explained by trauma
Confirmed Grade 2 or greater hypophosphatemia
Any Grade 2 or greater toxicity on screening tests and assessments

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in New York?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06511063) has an active research site in New York, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Long Covid Treatment Options in New York, NY

If you're searching for long covid treatment options in New York, NY, this clinical trial (NCT06511063) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our New York research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced long covid specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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