Trail Study with NIH. Volunteers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 5 days.

 

To learn more about the study below, or other studies, please call us at 866-444-1132. Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 5 days? Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases are looking for volunteers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 5 days. In this trial, in addition to standard medical therapy, participants will receive the experimental drug IL-7 that helps the body make white blood cells to fight viruses like COVID-19. This study will help researchers determine the safety and effectiveness of IL-7 to help the immune system prevent serious complications from COVID-19. Study Involves: One week-long hospital stay and five (1-2 hour) clinic visits A 90-day commitment to the study A physical exam and review of medical history Collection of blood and stool samples Nasal and throat swab tests An EKG of your heart Investigational treatment with IL-7 or placebo You may be eligible if you: Are age 19-75 Are not on oxygen Do not have HIV or an impaired immune system Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding   The NIH Clinical Center, America’s Research Hospital located in Bethesda, MD Metro red line (Medical Center stop) For more information: NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment 866-444-1132 For those who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech Impaired TTY/ASCII 800-877-8339 Se habla español Email: PRPL@cc.nih.gov Online: https://go.usa.gov/xGfaS NIH Study: 20-I-0140