NCT04311177

Brief Summary

This is a multi-center, double-blinded study of COVID-19 infected patients randomized 1:1 to daily losartan or placebo for 10 days or treatment failure (hospital admission).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
117

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2020

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 13, 2020

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 17, 2020

Completed
23 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 9, 2020

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2021

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 4, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

May 4, 2022

Status Verified

May 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

March 13, 2020

Results QC Date

March 16, 2022

Last Update Submit

May 2, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

COVID-19Corona VirusSARS-COV-2

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of Participants Admitted to the Hospital

    Outcome reported as the percentage of participants per arm admitted to inpatient hospital care due to COVID-19-related disease within 15 days of randomization. Currently, there is a pre-planned pooled analysis with a national trial network under development.

    15 days

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Change in PROMIS Dyspnea Scale

    10 days

  • Change in SF-12 Physical Composite Score

    10 days

  • Change in SF-12 Mental Composite Score

    10 days

  • Daily Maximum Temperature

    10 days

  • Count of Participants With an Emergency Department or Clinic Presentation

    28 days

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Losartan

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive the study drug, Losartan.

Drug: Losartan

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive a placebo treatment.

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Losartan; 25 mg daily; oral administration

Also known as: Cozaar
Losartan
PlaceboOTHER

Placebo (microcrystalline methylcellulose, gelatin capsule); oral administration

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Positive laboratory test for COVID-19 based on local laboratory standard
  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years of age
  • One of the following: Upper respiratory symptoms (cough, rhinorrhea) or fever (\>101.5) or loss of taste / smell

You may not qualify if:

  • Randomization \> 7 days of symptom onset
  • Currently taking an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
  • Prior reaction or intolerance to an ARB or ACE inhibitor, including but not limited to angioedema
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Females able to have children not currently taking a protocol allowed version of contraception: intrauterine device, Depo-formulation of hormonal contraception (e.g. medroxyprogesterone acetate/Depo-Provera), subcutaneous contraceptive (e.g. Nexplanon), daily oral contraceptives with verbalized commitment to taking daily throughout the study, condom use or abstinence during the study. All participants of child bearing potential enrolled in this fashion will be informed of the teratogenic risks.
  • Patient reported history or electronic medical record history of kidney disease, defined as:
  • Any history of dialysis
  • History of chronic kidney disease stage IV
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) of \< 30ml/min/1.73 m2 (must be have been measured within 1 month of enrollment)
  • Other kidney disease that in the opinion of the investigator, would affect losartan clearance
  • Patient reported dehydration and significantly decreased urine output in the past 72 hours
  • Most recent systolic blood pressure prior to enrollment \<110 mmHg
  • Patient reported history or electronic medical record history of severe liver disease, defined as:
  • Cirrhosis
  • History of hepatitis B or C
  • +6 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States

Location

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

Location

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

Location

Mayo Clinic Health System

Rochester, Minnesota, 55415, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Puskarich MA, Cummins NW, Ingraham NE, Wacker DA, Reilkoff RA, Driver BE, Biros MH, Bellolio F, Chipman JG, Nelson AC, Beckman K, Langlois R, Bold T, Aliota MT, Schacker TW, Voelker HT, Murray TA, Koopmeiners JS, Tignanelli CJ. A multi-center phase II randomized clinical trial of losartan on symptomatic outpatients with COVID-19. EClinicalMedicine. 2021 Jun 17;37:100957. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100957. eCollection 2021 Jul.

  • Smolander J, Bruchfeld A. [COVID-19 and kidney disease]. Lakartidningen. 2020 Jul 13;117:20110. Swedish.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Coronavirus InfectionsRespiratory Distress SyndromeSevere Acute Respiratory SyndromeCOVID-19

Interventions

Losartan

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Coronaviridae InfectionsNidovirales InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesInfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract InfectionsPneumonia, ViralPneumonia

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Biphenyl CompoundsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsTetrazoles

Results Point of Contact

Title
Christopher Tignanelli
Organization
University of Minnesota

Study Officials

  • Christopher Tignanelli, MD

    University of Minnesota

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Michael Puskarich, MD, MS

    University of Minnesota

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2020

First Posted

March 17, 2020

Study Start

April 9, 2020

Primary Completion

February 1, 2021

Study Completion

February 1, 2021

Last Updated

May 4, 2022

Results First Posted

May 4, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations