Effect of 2-HOBA in Persistent Immune Activation in Long COVID POTS (NCT07189936) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Effect of 2-HOBA in Persistent Immune Activation in Long COVID POTS
United States50 participantsStarted 2025-12-18
Plain-language summary
Long COVID is defined by a range of symptoms affecting multiple organs that persist for more than three months following an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Approximately 7% of individuals who recover from SARS-Cov-2 infection develop Long COVID.
Long COVID Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (LCPOTS) symptoms include fatigue, exercise intolerance, orthostatic intolerance, syncope, and heightened orthostatic tachycardia.
Research has found that decreased parasympathetic activity in LCPOTS increases the production of highly immunogenic neoantigens Isolevuglandins (IsoLG-adducts). IsoLG-adducts induce formation of circulating monocyte/T cell complexes(doublets) leading to the persistent and unresolved immune response that continues after the initial infection.
The purpose of the this research, is to study the effects of 2-hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA), an Iso-LG-adduct scavenger, its effects in immune markers and compare it with Placebo
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Clinical criteria: Acute onset of fever AND cough (influenza-like illness) OR Acute onset of ANY THREE OR MORE of the following signs or symptoms: fever, cough, general, weakness/fatigue, headache, myalgia, sore throat, coryza, dyspnea, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia.
. Epidemiological criteria: Contact of a probable or confirmed case or linked to a COVID-19 cluster; or B. Presents with acute respiratory infection with history of fever or measured fever of ≥ 38°C; and cough; with onset within the last 10 days; and who requires hospitalization); or C. Presents with no clinical signs or symptoms, NOR meeting epidemiologic criteria with a positive professional use or self-test SARS-CoV-2 antigen-Rapid Diagnostic Test.
Exclusion criteria
. Known active acute SARS-Cov-2 infection (4 weeks from onset)
. Moderate or severe immunocompromised patients,
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Effect IsoLG-adducts (2-HOBA) measured by levels of monocyte/T cell doublets in LCPOTS.
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0) to after 28 days of treatment
2
Changes in Splanchnic venous capacitance before and after 28 days of treatment
. Known history of cardiovascular disease (atrioventricular block (AV block), myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, pacemaker, stroke, transient ischemic attack within 6 months before enrollment),