Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial EValuating Baricitinib on PERSistent NEurologic and Cardiopulmonary Symptoms of Long COVID
NCT ID: NCT06631287
Last Updated: 2025-09-15
Study Results
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Basic Information
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Recruitment Status
RECRUITING
Clinical Phase
PHASE3
Total Enrollment
550 participants
Study Classification
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Start Date
2024-10-21
Study Completion Date
2027-07-01
Brief Summary
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The overarching goal of this study is to determine if baricitinib, as compared to placebo, will improve neurocognitive function, along with measures of physical function, quality of life, post-exertional malaise, effect of breathlessness on daily activities, post-COVID-19 symptom burden, and biomarkers of inflammation and viral measures, in participants with Long COVID.
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Detailed Description
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Since the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pathogen in late 2019, there have been over 680 million cases worldwide and over 6 million deaths. In the United States alone, there have been over 100 million cases and over 1 million deaths. Both novel vaccines and effective therapeutics have helped reduce mortality in well-resourced countries. Despite these advances, millions of patients subsequently experience a devastating post-acute infection syndrome known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or better known by patients as Long COVID (LC). In the United States alone, it is estimated that up to 18 million adults suffer from LC with persistent neurocognitive impairments (NCI) and cardiopulmonary symptoms such as dyspnea and exercise intolerance for months to years after acute COVID-19. Additionally, up to 1 in 5 patients who were working prior to contracting SARS-CoV-2 may not return to the workforce due to cognitive and physical impairments. The public health burden of LC is estimated to be the largest seen from an emerging disease in the last 100 years, yet there are currently no effective interventions.
These clear and objective changes in cognitive function and brain structure highlight the devastating and long-lasting effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on survivors' long-term health, highlighting the need for effective therapies to improve long-term cognitive outcomes.
In addition to the devastating NCI that patients with LC experience, many survivors go on to experience activity-limiting dyspnea on exertion, exercise intolerance, and reduced physical function. In fact, patients who have not fully recovered physically 5 months after infection may fail to recover further by one year. Patients with LC experience significant self-reported physical symptoms including persistent fatigue and dyspnea as well as objective impairments in exercise capacity and physical function upon performance testing. These impairments, in addition to cognitive function and mental health, lead to significant reductions in quality of life for these survivors.
While viral reservoirs, systemic and organ-level inflammation are leading hypotheses for the mechanistic underpinnings of LC, no trials to date have investigated the use of agents targeting these mechanisms. Similar chronic inflammation plays a crucial role in the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and NCI for people with HIV (PWH) as indicated by elevated soluble and cellular markers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and hypercoagulability in this population. Activation of the Janus kinase (JAK)-STAT pathway, which drives a proinflammatory milieu, has been reported during HIV infection and is associated with CVD, NCI, and HIV persistence. Even in the absence of a viral infection, these same conditions and comorbidities are driven by a very similar chronic inflammatory state.
These clear and objective changes in cognitive function and brain structure highlight the devastating and long-lasting effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on survivors' long-term health, highlighting the need for effective therapies to improve long-term cognitive outcomes.
In addition to the devastating NCI that patients with LC experience, many survivors go on to experience activity-limiting dyspnea on exertion, exercise intolerance, and reduced physical function. In fact, patients who have not fully recovered physically 5 months after infection may fail to recover further by one year. Patients with LC experience significant self-reported physical symptoms including persistent fatigue and dyspnea as well as objective impairments in exercise capacity and physical function upon performance testing. These impairments, in addition to cognitive function and mental health, lead to significant reductions in quality of life for these survivors.
While viral reservoirs, systemic and organ-level inflammation are leading hypotheses for the mechanistic underpinnings of LC, no trials to date have investigated the use of agents targeting these mechanisms. Similar chronic inflammation plays a crucial role in the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and NCI for people with HIV (PWH) as indicated by elevated soluble and cellular markers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and hypercoagulability in this population. Activation of the Janus kinase (JAK)-STAT pathway, which drives a proinflammatory milieu, has been reported during HIV infection and is associated with CVD, NCI, and HIV persistence. Even in the absence of a viral infection, these same conditions and comorbidities are driven by a very similar chronic inflammatory state.
Conditions
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Long COVID
Sars-CoV-2 Infection
Coronavirus Infections
COVID-19
Study Design
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Allocation Method
RANDOMIZED
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Investigators will use adequate allocation concealment using a computer-generated, permuted-block randomization with varying block size. Randomization (1:1) will be stratified by site, SARS CoV-2 confirmatory test (cohort 1), and opting into the LP sub-study. The block size and treatment allocation will only be known to a biostatistician creating the randomization list and the study pharmacist and will not be shared with trial investigators or any other study personnel.
Primary Study Purpose
TREATMENT
Blinding Strategy
QUADRUPLE
Participants
Caregivers
Investigators
Outcome Assessors
Study Groups
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Baricitinib
Janus kinase inhibitor
Group Type
EXPERIMENTAL
Baricitinib
Intervention Type
DRUG
4mg encapsulated, pre-formed tablet PO once daily for 24 weeks.
Placebo
Placebo
Group Type
PLACEBO_COMPARATOR
Placebo
Intervention Type
OTHER
Matched placebo capsule, PO once daily for 24 weeks.
Interventions
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Baricitinib
4mg encapsulated, pre-formed tablet PO once daily for 24 weeks.
Intervention Type
DRUG
Placebo
Matched placebo capsule, PO once daily for 24 weeks.
Intervention Type
OTHER
Other Intervention Names
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OLUMIANT
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
In order to be eligible to participate in this investigation, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
Cohort #1 (n=500):
1. Evidence of personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study and was willing and able to consent to participation.
2. Age ≥18 years old.
3. Documented SARS-CoV-2 infection 6 or more months prior to screening, confirmed with acceptable documentation that includes (at minimum) their name, the date the test was taken (must be after January 2020), and details specifying that the positive test was for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
4. Clinical evidence of Long COVID, as confirmed by the investigator's assessment:
a. At least one symptom (listed below) that is new or worsened since the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent).
i. Systemic symptoms (e.g., fatigue, chills, post-exertional malaise), neurocognitive symptoms (e.g., trouble with memory/concentration ("brain fog"), headache, dysautonomia/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, dizziness, unsteadiness, neuropathy, sleep disturbance), cardiopulmonary symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, fainting spells), musculoskeletal symptoms (e.g., muscle aches, joint pain), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, diarrhea). Although other symptoms (e.g., skin rash, hair loss, mental health symptoms, trouble with smell/taste, genitourinary symptoms) will be recorded and tracked, at least one core symptoms listed above must be present.
b. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months prior to screening. Symptoms that wax and wane must have been initially present at least 6 months prior to screening.
c. Symptoms must be reported to have an impact on quality of life and/or everyday functioning and to be at least somewhat bothersome.
d. Cognitive impairment present defined by having at least 20% positive items (answered subjectively worse or much worse) on the 41-item modified ECog questionnaire.
Cohort #2 (n=50):
1. Evidence of personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study and was willing and able to consent to participation.
2. Age ≥18 years old.
3. Clinical diagnosis of COVID infection between January 2020 and September 1, 2021 (i.e., before home tests were widely available).
a. Clinical Criteria (Based on Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Standardized Surveillance Case Definition for COVID-19): i. At least two of the following symptoms: Fever (measured or subjective), chills, rigors, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s).
-OR- ii. At least one of the following symptoms: Cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
-OR- iii. Severe respiratory illness with at least one of the following: clinical or radiographic evidence of pneumonia or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
-AND- iv. No alternate more likely diagnosis
4. Clinical evidence of Long COVID, as confirmed by the clinician's assessment:
a. At least one symptom (listed below) that is new or worsened since the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent).
i. Systemic symptoms (e.g., fatigue, chills, post-exertional malaise), neurocognitive symptoms (e.g., trouble with memory/concentration ("brain fog"), headache, dysautonomia/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, dizziness, unsteadiness, neuropathy, sleep disturbance), cardiopulmonary symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, fainting spells), musculoskeletal symptoms (e.g., muscle aches, joint pain), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, diarrhea). Although other symptoms (e.g., skin rash, hair loss, mental health symptoms, trouble with smell/taste, genitourinary symptoms) will be recorded and tracked, at least one core symptoms listed above must be present.
b. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months prior to screening. Symptoms that wax and wane must have been initially present at least 6 months prior to screening.
c. Symptoms must be reported to have an impact on quality of life and/or everyday functioning and to be at least somewhat bothersome.
d. Cognitive impairment present defined by having at least 20% positive items (answered subjectively worse or much worse) on the 41-item modified ECog questionnaire.
Cohort #1 (n=500):
1. Evidence of personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study and was willing and able to consent to participation.
2. Age ≥18 years old.
3. Documented SARS-CoV-2 infection 6 or more months prior to screening, confirmed with acceptable documentation that includes (at minimum) their name, the date the test was taken (must be after January 2020), and details specifying that the positive test was for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
4. Clinical evidence of Long COVID, as confirmed by the investigator's assessment:
a. At least one symptom (listed below) that is new or worsened since the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent).
i. Systemic symptoms (e.g., fatigue, chills, post-exertional malaise), neurocognitive symptoms (e.g., trouble with memory/concentration ("brain fog"), headache, dysautonomia/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, dizziness, unsteadiness, neuropathy, sleep disturbance), cardiopulmonary symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, fainting spells), musculoskeletal symptoms (e.g., muscle aches, joint pain), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, diarrhea). Although other symptoms (e.g., skin rash, hair loss, mental health symptoms, trouble with smell/taste, genitourinary symptoms) will be recorded and tracked, at least one core symptoms listed above must be present.
b. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months prior to screening. Symptoms that wax and wane must have been initially present at least 6 months prior to screening.
c. Symptoms must be reported to have an impact on quality of life and/or everyday functioning and to be at least somewhat bothersome.
d. Cognitive impairment present defined by having at least 20% positive items (answered subjectively worse or much worse) on the 41-item modified ECog questionnaire.
Cohort #2 (n=50):
1. Evidence of personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study and was willing and able to consent to participation.
2. Age ≥18 years old.
3. Clinical diagnosis of COVID infection between January 2020 and September 1, 2021 (i.e., before home tests were widely available).
a. Clinical Criteria (Based on Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Standardized Surveillance Case Definition for COVID-19): i. At least two of the following symptoms: Fever (measured or subjective), chills, rigors, myalgia, headache, sore throat, new olfactory and taste disorder(s).
-OR- ii. At least one of the following symptoms: Cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
-OR- iii. Severe respiratory illness with at least one of the following: clinical or radiographic evidence of pneumonia or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
-AND- iv. No alternate more likely diagnosis
4. Clinical evidence of Long COVID, as confirmed by the clinician's assessment:
a. At least one symptom (listed below) that is new or worsened since the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent).
i. Systemic symptoms (e.g., fatigue, chills, post-exertional malaise), neurocognitive symptoms (e.g., trouble with memory/concentration ("brain fog"), headache, dysautonomia/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, dizziness, unsteadiness, neuropathy, sleep disturbance), cardiopulmonary symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough, fainting spells), musculoskeletal symptoms (e.g., muscle aches, joint pain), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, diarrhea). Although other symptoms (e.g., skin rash, hair loss, mental health symptoms, trouble with smell/taste, genitourinary symptoms) will be recorded and tracked, at least one core symptoms listed above must be present.
b. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months prior to screening. Symptoms that wax and wane must have been initially present at least 6 months prior to screening.
c. Symptoms must be reported to have an impact on quality of life and/or everyday functioning and to be at least somewhat bothersome.
d. Cognitive impairment present defined by having at least 20% positive items (answered subjectively worse or much worse) on the 41-item modified ECog questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this investigation:
1. Qualifying Long COVID symptoms cannot be explained by an infection-associated chronic condition diagnosed prior to the onset of Long COVID (e.g., ME/CFS or other infection-associated chronic condition).
2. Pre-existing cognitive impairment not exacerbated by COVID-19, including but not limited to syphilis, as determined by study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent), which may include a review of participant's history and medical records.
3. Severe cognitive, physical, or psychological disability preventing participation in the study, as determined by the investigator.
4. Moderate or High risk of suicidality, as determined by the modified Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (mC-SSRS).
5. History of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) within the 3 months prior to enrollment.
6. Current use of baricitinib or other disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs); however, DMARDs with minimal immunomodulatory effects (hydroxychloroquine, i.e., Plaquenil, steroids used for less than 2 weeks, minocycline), are not exclusionary.
7. Known prior allergic reactions to components of the baricitinib.
8. Previously randomized in this study or in the last 30 days have been in another study investigating baricitinib.
9. Positive SARS-CoV-2 NAAT or rapid Antigen test in the 14 days prior to screening.
10. Venous thromboembolism in the past 6 months prior to screening or felt to be at increased risk of thrombosis by the investigator.
11. Malignancy or lymphoproliferative disorder not in remission for at least 5 years. Local non-melanoma skin cancers that are definitively managed are not exclusionary.
12. Previous admission to an ICU for treatment of acute COVID-19 infection.
13. Estimated glomerular filtration rate of \< 30 mL/min/1.73m2, as calculated using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation.
14. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) \<1000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
15. Absolute Leukocyte Count (ALC) \<100 cells/mm3.
16. Evidence of severe liver disease at the time of screening, defined as Bilirubin \> 1.5 X ULN or AST or ALT \> 2x ULN.
17. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) ≥ 3x ULN.
18. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) ≥ 3x ULN.
19. Hemoglobin (HgB) \< 8 g/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
20. Platelets \<100,000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
21. Platelets \>500,000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
22. Total fasting cholesterol ≥ 280 mg/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
23. Fasting LDL ≥ 180 mg/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
24. Positive Hepatitis B surface antigen or Hepatitis B core antibody. Note: Individuals with a positive Hepatitis B core antibody will be excluded even in the presence of a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody due to the risk of reactivation.
25. Positive for Hepatitis C at the time of Screening. Note: treated or cleared Hepatitis C is not exclusionary.
26. Symptomatic herpes zoster infection (i.e., visible herpetic skin lesions of Zoster) within 3 months prior to study screening, or any history of disseminated/complicated herpes zoster or herpes simplex infection (e.g., VZV encephalitis).
27. History of untreated latent tuberculosis infection (diagnosed with QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus testing) or active tuberculosis whether treated or untreated. Note: those with a positive PPD who have a history of BCG vaccine and a negative QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test will remain eligible).
28. History of current or recent (\< 30 days from screening) sepsis or clinically significant viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection, according to the determination of the investigator.
29. Participants with HIV will be excluded if they have been on ART \<1 year, have a CD4+ T cell count \<500 cells/ml (confirmed on repeat), or have two consecutive HIV plasma RNA viral load \> 48 copies/mL within 1 year of study screening, including requiring the most recent within 3 months of screening. Blips (VL \> 48 copies/mL but \< 200 copies/mL) are permitted if preceded and followed by values below the assay limit of quantification.
30. Immunocompromised as defined by NIH COVID-19 guidelines (see Appendix) and, in the opinion of the investigator, at an unacceptable risk for participating in the study.
31. Treatment with another investigational drug or device as part of an interventional study within 30 days of study screening.
32. In the opinion of the investigator, unable to reliably follow-up for the duration of the study and/or are unable to follow study restrictions/procedures.
33. Persons of childbearing potential under age 55 who are unwilling or unable to abstain from sex or to use at least one acceptable method of contraception from the time of screening though at least 28 days after the end of the study intervention period. Note: Acceptable methods include barrier contraceptives (condoms or diaphragm) with spermicide, intrauterine devices (IUDs), other contraceptives, oral contraceptive pills, and surgical sterilization. Participants unwilling to be counseled about risks related to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
34. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the course of the study.
35. Participants actively breastfeeding, who are unwilling to stop breastfeeding for the duration of the trial.
36. Currently incarcerated
NOTE RE: History of major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) or traditional risk factors including smoking. For REVERSE-LC, MACE is defined as acute myocardial infarction and stroke. The study team will discuss the risks and benefits of baricitinib and CV events with the participant prior to study entry.
NOTE RE: EBV/CMV Seropositivity - The investigators will not exclude participants based on EBV or CMV seropositivity. The investigators already know that serologic evidence suggesting recent EBV reactivation is associated with Long COVID fatigue and high level EBV responses are associated with neurocognitive Long COVID, but that EBV viremia and IgM is rare. The investigators believe there is equipoise with regard to the potential effects of baricitinib on EBV - it is as likely that inflammation drives EBV reactivation, just as EBV can drive inflammation. For this reason, the investigators think this is best studied as a biological factor correlated with outcomes and that the investigators should not deliberately include or exclude people based on this. CMV seropositivity is associated with improved Long COVID outcomes. Results are not required for screening.
1. Qualifying Long COVID symptoms cannot be explained by an infection-associated chronic condition diagnosed prior to the onset of Long COVID (e.g., ME/CFS or other infection-associated chronic condition).
2. Pre-existing cognitive impairment not exacerbated by COVID-19, including but not limited to syphilis, as determined by study clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, or equivalent), which may include a review of participant's history and medical records.
3. Severe cognitive, physical, or psychological disability preventing participation in the study, as determined by the investigator.
4. Moderate or High risk of suicidality, as determined by the modified Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (mC-SSRS).
5. History of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) within the 3 months prior to enrollment.
6. Current use of baricitinib or other disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs); however, DMARDs with minimal immunomodulatory effects (hydroxychloroquine, i.e., Plaquenil, steroids used for less than 2 weeks, minocycline), are not exclusionary.
7. Known prior allergic reactions to components of the baricitinib.
8. Previously randomized in this study or in the last 30 days have been in another study investigating baricitinib.
9. Positive SARS-CoV-2 NAAT or rapid Antigen test in the 14 days prior to screening.
10. Venous thromboembolism in the past 6 months prior to screening or felt to be at increased risk of thrombosis by the investigator.
11. Malignancy or lymphoproliferative disorder not in remission for at least 5 years. Local non-melanoma skin cancers that are definitively managed are not exclusionary.
12. Previous admission to an ICU for treatment of acute COVID-19 infection.
13. Estimated glomerular filtration rate of \< 30 mL/min/1.73m2, as calculated using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation.
14. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) \<1000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
15. Absolute Leukocyte Count (ALC) \<100 cells/mm3.
16. Evidence of severe liver disease at the time of screening, defined as Bilirubin \> 1.5 X ULN or AST or ALT \> 2x ULN.
17. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) ≥ 3x ULN.
18. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) ≥ 3x ULN.
19. Hemoglobin (HgB) \< 8 g/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
20. Platelets \<100,000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
21. Platelets \>500,000 cells/mm3, confirmed on repeat testing.
22. Total fasting cholesterol ≥ 280 mg/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
23. Fasting LDL ≥ 180 mg/dL, confirmed on repeat testing.
24. Positive Hepatitis B surface antigen or Hepatitis B core antibody. Note: Individuals with a positive Hepatitis B core antibody will be excluded even in the presence of a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody due to the risk of reactivation.
25. Positive for Hepatitis C at the time of Screening. Note: treated or cleared Hepatitis C is not exclusionary.
26. Symptomatic herpes zoster infection (i.e., visible herpetic skin lesions of Zoster) within 3 months prior to study screening, or any history of disseminated/complicated herpes zoster or herpes simplex infection (e.g., VZV encephalitis).
27. History of untreated latent tuberculosis infection (diagnosed with QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus testing) or active tuberculosis whether treated or untreated. Note: those with a positive PPD who have a history of BCG vaccine and a negative QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test will remain eligible).
28. History of current or recent (\< 30 days from screening) sepsis or clinically significant viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection, according to the determination of the investigator.
29. Participants with HIV will be excluded if they have been on ART \<1 year, have a CD4+ T cell count \<500 cells/ml (confirmed on repeat), or have two consecutive HIV plasma RNA viral load \> 48 copies/mL within 1 year of study screening, including requiring the most recent within 3 months of screening. Blips (VL \> 48 copies/mL but \< 200 copies/mL) are permitted if preceded and followed by values below the assay limit of quantification.
30. Immunocompromised as defined by NIH COVID-19 guidelines (see Appendix) and, in the opinion of the investigator, at an unacceptable risk for participating in the study.
31. Treatment with another investigational drug or device as part of an interventional study within 30 days of study screening.
32. In the opinion of the investigator, unable to reliably follow-up for the duration of the study and/or are unable to follow study restrictions/procedures.
33. Persons of childbearing potential under age 55 who are unwilling or unable to abstain from sex or to use at least one acceptable method of contraception from the time of screening though at least 28 days after the end of the study intervention period. Note: Acceptable methods include barrier contraceptives (condoms or diaphragm) with spermicide, intrauterine devices (IUDs), other contraceptives, oral contraceptive pills, and surgical sterilization. Participants unwilling to be counseled about risks related to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
34. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the course of the study.
35. Participants actively breastfeeding, who are unwilling to stop breastfeeding for the duration of the trial.
36. Currently incarcerated
NOTE RE: History of major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) or traditional risk factors including smoking. For REVERSE-LC, MACE is defined as acute myocardial infarction and stroke. The study team will discuss the risks and benefits of baricitinib and CV events with the participant prior to study entry.
NOTE RE: EBV/CMV Seropositivity - The investigators will not exclude participants based on EBV or CMV seropositivity. The investigators already know that serologic evidence suggesting recent EBV reactivation is associated with Long COVID fatigue and high level EBV responses are associated with neurocognitive Long COVID, but that EBV viremia and IgM is rare. The investigators believe there is equipoise with regard to the potential effects of baricitinib on EBV - it is as likely that inflammation drives EBV reactivation, just as EBV can drive inflammation. For this reason, the investigators think this is best studied as a biological factor correlated with outcomes and that the investigators should not deliberately include or exclude people based on this. CMV seropositivity is associated with improved Long COVID outcomes. Results are not required for screening.
Minimum Eligible Age
18 Years
Eligible Sex
ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Sponsors
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH
Sponsor Role
collaborator
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIH
Sponsor Role
collaborator
Wes Ely
OTHER
Sponsor Role
lead
Responsible Party
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Wes Ely
Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine
Responsibility Role
SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR
Principal Investigators
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Wes Ely, M.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Locations
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Site Status
RECRUITING
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Site Status
RECRUITING
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Site Status
RECRUITING
Vanderbilt University Medical
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Site Status
RECRUITING
Countries
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United States
Central Contacts
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Wes Ely, M.D.
Role: CONTACT
Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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REVERSE-LC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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