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Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies for Long COVID (outSMART-LC Trial)

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Michael J Peluso, MD
Research Sponsored by Michael Peluso, MD
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
History of confirmed acute SARS-CoV-2 infection
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 3 months post-infusion.
Awards & highlights

outSMART-LC Trial Summary

This trial will study if a drug called AER002 can treat Long COVID, which may be caused by a persistent viral infection and circulating spike protein.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with Long COVID, having symptoms for at least 60 days post SARS-CoV-2 infection. Must have a BMI of 18-50 and agree to use contraception if of childbearing potential. Excludes those who've had certain treatments for COVID-19, recent hospitalizations or surgeries, active hepatitis B/C or cardiovascular disease, severe coagulopathy or anemia, untreated HIV, immunocompromise conditions as per NIH guidelines.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing AER002's safety and effectiveness against Long COVID by targeting viral reservoirs and circulating spike proteins. Participants will either receive AER002 or a placebo to determine if the monoclonal antibody can alleviate long-term symptoms.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, monoclonal antibodies like AER002 may cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, infusion-related reactions such as fever or chills, fatigue, headache and possible impacts on organ function.

outSMART-LC Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have had a confirmed case of COVID-19.

outSMART-LC Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 3 months post-infusion.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 3 months post-infusion. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Score from Baseline.
Other outcome measures
CNS-Vital Signs Global Neurocognitive Index
Change in Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS-31) Score from Baseline.
Distance walked on 6 minute walk test (6MWT).
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outSMART-LC Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: AER002Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
AER002 1200mg administered once by IV
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo administered once by IV

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Who is running the clinical trial?

PolyBio Research FoundationUNKNOWN
Patient-Led Research CollaborativeUNKNOWN
Michael Peluso, MDLead Sponsor

Media Library

AER002 (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05877508 — Phase 2
COVID-19 Research Study Groups: AER002, Placebo
COVID-19 Clinical Trial 2023: AER002 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05877508 — Phase 2
AER002 (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05877508 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any known risks associated with AER002 usage?

"AER002's safety has been partially proven in clinical settings, thus it rated a 2 on the scale. Unfortunately, no efficacy data exists yet for this medication."

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Is the research team actively seeking participants for this trial?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is no longer active and has not been accepting new candidates since May 24th of 2023. Despite the conclusion of this investigation, there are currently 844 other medical studies in search of participants at this very moment."

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~20 spots leftby Jul 2025