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Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating Baricitinib on PERSistent NEurologic and Cardiopulmonary Symptoms of Long COVID

Wes Ely
NCT IDNCT06631287ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 3

Target enrollment

550

Study length

about 2.7 years

Ages

18+

Locations

16 sites in AZ, CA, CO +11

About this study

Researchers are testing whether baricitinib, compared to a placebo, improves neurological function, physical function, quality of life, and other symptoms in people with Long COVID. The trial will last for 983 days and involve approximately 550 participants.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Placebo
  • 2.Take Baricitinib
PhasePhase 3
DrugBaricitinib
Routeoral

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low15%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug classes

baricitinib

Drug routes

oral (Oral Tablet)

Endpoints

Secondary: Cognitive participant-reported outcomes using the PROMIS-Cognitive Function-Short Form 8a at 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months, Exercise capacity including the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) at 6- and 12-months, General participant-reported outcomes using the PROMIS-29 at 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months, Post COVID-19 symptom burden including the Symptom Burden Questionnaire for Long COVID (SBQ-LC) Circulation Subscale at 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months, Post-exertional malaise including the modified De Paul Symptom Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise (mDSQ-PEM) at 6- and 12-months, Quality-of-life measures including the EuroQOL-5D-5L at 3-, 6-, and 12-months

Body systems

Infectious