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Bosentan in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection

Comparison of the effect of bosentan with routine protocol on clinical outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20211203053263N2
Enrollment
200
Registered
2022-02-26
Start date
2022-02-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-29

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Conditions

COVID-19. COVID-19, virus identified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The study group in addition to the drugs used in the treatment of COVID-19 (approved by the National Committee), is treated with oral Bosentan 62.5 mg twice a day f

Sponsors

Ilam University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Written informed consent prior to initiation of study. Age over 18 years. Laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection determined by PCR less than 72 hours before randomization. Illness of any duration, and at least one of the following:Radiographic infiltrates by imaging , OR Clinical assessment (evidence of rales/crackles on exam) AND SpO2 = 94% on room air, OR Requiring mechanical ventilation and/or supplemental oxygen. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use at least one primary form of contraception for the duration of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or Lactation Glibenclamide Consumption Cyclosporine Consumption Aminotransferases > 3 times normal Allergy to bosentan

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The time to clinical improvement, defined as the time from randomization to an improvement of two points (from the status at randomization) on a WHO 11 point clinical progression scale or live discharge from the hospital, whichever came first. Timepoint: During hospitalization. Method of measurement: WHO 11 point clinical progresson scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of patients in each category of the WHO 11 point clinical progression scale on day 30 after randomization. Timepoint: Day 30. Method of measurement: WHO 11 point clinical progression scale.;Duration of mechanical ventilation. Timepoint: During hospitalization. Method of measurement: Mechanical ventilation, Observation.;Duration of hospitalization in survivors. Timepoint: During intervention. Method of measurement: Observation, Medical report.;The composite of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; arterial thromboembolism; myocardial infarction; ischemic stroke, up to 30 days after treatment initiation. Timepoint: 30 days from intervention. Method of measurement: Observation.;30 days mortality. Timepoint: 30 days from intervention. Method of measurement: Observation, Medical report.;Sarcopenia. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: EWGSOP2 criteria.;Functional status. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Post-Covid Functional Scale.;Dyspnea. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: MMRC dyspnea scale.;Fatigability. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: chalder fatigue scale.;Sleep disorders. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire.;Brain fog. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Loss of taste and smell. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Thromboembolic events. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: clinical and paraclinical exam.;Changes in serum level of CMP. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Serum measurement.;Change in Weight. Timepoint: Change from baseline at 3-12 months. Method of measurement: Weight scale.;Changes in Subject's quality of life. Timepoint: Change

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactIlam University of Medical Sciences

Ilam University of Medical Sciences

mdkabe@gmail.com+98 84 3333 8228

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026