DAOIB for the Treatment of Brain Fog (NCT05764538) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
DAOIB for the Treatment of Brain Fog
Taiwan40 participantsStarted 2023-02-27
Plain-language summary
This is a 24-week open trial. We will enroll long-COVID patients with cognitive impairments. All patients will receive DAOIB for 24 weeks. We will assess the patients every 8 weeks during the treatment period (weeks 0, 8, 16, and 24). We hypothesize that DAOIB treatment will be beneficial in improving the cognitive function, mood symptoms, global functioning and quality of life in long-COVID patients with cognitive impairments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* "post-COVID-19 condition" defined by WHO (symptoms present at three months after SARS-CoV-2 infection and last for at least 2 months which cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis)(Cabrera Martimbianco, Pacheco et al. 2021) and COVID-induced cognitive impairments
* physically healthy and have all laboratory assessments (including urine/blood routine, biochemical tests, and electrocardiograph) within normal limits
* have sufficient education to communicate effectively and are capable of completing the assessments of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of significant cerebrovascular disease
* Hachinski Ischemic Score \> 4
* major neurological, psychiatric or medical conditions other than long COVID-induced cognitive impairments
* memantine use (memantine is an NMDAR partial antagonist)
* substance (including alcohol) abuse or dependence
* delusion, hallucination or delirium symptoms
* severe visual or hearing loss
* inability to follow the protocol
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from baseline in the Alzheimer's disease assessment scale - cognitive subscale at week 8, 16 and 24