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Coronavirus Disease 2019Phase 2NCT04347239

Evaluate the Efficacy & Safety of Leronlimab in Patients With Severe or Critical COVID-19

A Phase 2 study testing Leronlimab (700mg) in people with Coronavirus Disease 2019, run by CytoDyn, Inc. at 18 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study was assess the safety and efficacy of leronlimab (PRO 140) administered as weekly subcutaneous injection in subjects with severe or critical COVID-19 disease. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Coronavirus Disease 2019
What is being tested?
Leronlimab (700mg)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
484 participants
Where
18 sitesUnited States
Study dates
16 Apr 2020to 15 Jun 2022
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female adult ≥ 18 years of age at time of screening.
  • Subjects hospitalized with severe or critical illness caused by coronavirus 2019 infection as defined below:
  • Severe Illness:
  • Diagnosed with COVID-19 by standard reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay or equivalent testing within 5 days of screening
  • AND
  • Symptoms of severe systemic illness/infection with COVID-19:
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  • At least 1 of the following: fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, muscle pain, shortness of breath at rest or with exertion, confusion, or symptoms of severe lower respiratory symptoms including dyspnea at rest or respiratory distress
  • AND
  • Clinical signs indicative of severe systemic illness/infection with COVID-19, with at least 1 of the following:
  • respiration rate (RR) ≥ 30, heart rate (HR) ≥ 125, saturated oxygen (SaO2) <93% on room air or requires > 2L oxygen by nasal canula (NC) in order maintain SaO2 ≥93%, PaO2/FiO2 <300 (ratio of partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood to fraction of inspired oxygen)
  • AND
  • None of the following: Respiratory failure (defined by endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivered by high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, or clinical diagnosis of respiratory failure in setting of resource limitations), Septic shock (defined by systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 90 mm Hg, or Diastolic BP < 60 mm Hg), Multiple organ dysfunction/failure
  • Critical Illness:
  • Diagnosed with COVID-19 by standard RT-PCR assay or equivalent testing within 5 days of screening
  • AND
  • Evidence of critical illness, defined by at least 1 of the following:
  • Respiratory failure defined based on resource utilization requiring at least 1 of the following: Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivered by high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or clinical diagnosis of respiratory failure (in setting of resource limitation)
  • OR
  • Shock (defined by SBP < 90 mm Hg, or Diastolic BP < 60 mm Hg or requiring vasopressors)
  • OR
  • -Multiple organ dysfunction/failure
  • Subject, if intubated, positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) <15 cmH2O with PaO2/FiO2 >150 mmHg.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) with no clinically significant findings as assessed by the Investigator
  • Subject (or legally authorized representative) provides written informed consent prior to initiation of any study procedures.
  • Understands and agrees to comply with planned study procedures.
  • Women of childbearing potential and their partner must agree to use at least one highly effective method of contraception (e.g., hormonal contraceptives [implants, injectables, combination oral contraceptives, transdermal patches, or contraceptive rings], intrauterine devices, bilateral tubal occlusion, or sexual abstinence) for the duration of the study.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) and/or do-not-intubate (DNI) orders or expected to be made DNR/DNI in setting of resource limitations or family wishes.
  • Not a candidate for dialysis or continuation of care (or full medical support) in setting of resource limitations.
  • Subject on continuous vasopressors (at the dose of norepinephrine >20μg/min and/or vasopressin >0.04 units/kg/min) for >48 hours at time of screening.
  • Subjects who have a history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to leronlimab (PRO 140) are not eligible.
  • Inability to provide informed consent or to comply with test requirements
  • Consideration by the investigator, for safety reasons, that the subject is an unsuitable candidate to receive study treatment
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  • Pregnancy or breast feeding
  • Subject participating in another study with for an investigational treatment for COVID-19.
  • Note: Subject who were prescribed (1) hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine with or without azithromycin, (2) Remdesivir, (3) convalescent plasma therapy, or (4) immunomodulatory treatments (including but not limited to sarilumab, clazakizumab, tocilizumab, and anakinra) for the off-label treatment of COVID-19 prior to study enrollment may be included and may continue to receive these agents as part of standard-of-care.

Trial locations and contacts

18 sites in 1 country.

18 sites in 1 country

United States18 sites
  • Advanced Cardiovascular, LLC

    Alexander City, Alabama, 35010

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn

    Brooklyn, New York, 11229

  • Ohio Health

    Columbus, Ohio, 43215

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis

    Corvallis, Oregon, 97330

  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

    Dallas, Texas, 75204

  • St. Jude Medical Center

    Fullerton, California, 92835

  • Center for Advanced Research & Education (CARE)

    Gainesville, Georgia, 30501

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • University of Texas

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • St. Barnabas

    Livingston, New Jersey, 07052

  • UCLA

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • Atlantic Health System Hospital

    Morristown, New Jersey, 07962-1905

  • Oregon Health and Sciences University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

  • Holy Name Medical Center

    Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467

  • Novant Health

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2b/3, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Adaptive Design Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Leronlimab for Patients With Severe or Critical Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The purpose of this study was assess the safety and efficacy of leronlimab (PRO 140) administered as weekly subcutaneous injection in subjects with severe or critical COVID-19 disease.

Read the detailed description

This was a Phase 2b/3, two-arm, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, adaptive design multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of leronlimab (PRO 140) in patients with severe or critical symptoms of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus 2019 infection. Patients will be randomized to receive weekly doses of 700 mg leronlimab (PRO 140), or placebo. Leronlimab (PRO 140) and placebo will be administered via subcutaneous injection.

A single arm, non-randomized, open-label phase was added to the protocol after completion of enrollment in the randomized phase of the study.

The study had three phases: Screening Period, Treatment Period, and Follow-Up Period.

Being tested
Placebo, Leronlimab (700mg)
Keywords
COVID-19
Medical subject headings
COVID-19

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo

  • Leronlimab (700mg)Drug

    Also called PRO 140

    Leronlimab (PRO) 140 is a humanized IgG4, monoclonal antibody (mAb) to the C-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5)

Study groups in NCT04347239
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorSyringes containing normal saline for injection were prepared by an unblinded pharmacist at the clinical sites for use as the placebo.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
700mg LeronlimabExperimentalEach vial of active contains 350mg of leronlimab at a concentration of 175mg/ml (nominal 2mL fill volume) in formulation buffer containing histidine, glycine, sodium chloride, sorbitol, polysorbate 20 and sterile water for injections.
Receives: Drug: Leronlimab (700mg)
700mg Leronlimab Open LabelExperimentalEach vial of active contains 350mg of leronlimab at a concentration of 175mg/ml (nominal 2mL fill volume) in formulation buffer containing histidine, glycine, sodium chloride, sorbitol, polysorbate 20 and sterile water for injections.
Receives: Drug: Leronlimab (700mg)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. All-cause Mortality at Day 28

    Incidence of mortality at day 28

    Measured: Mortality at day 28 (Visit 2, start of treatment = day 0)

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. All-cause Mortality at Day 14

    Day 0 refers to the data of randomization/first treatment.

    Measured: Mortality at day 14 (initiation of treatment = day 0)

  2. Proportion of Patients Achieving a Category of 6 or Higher on the Ordinal Scale at Days 14 and 28 (on a 7 Point Ordinal Scale).

    Evaluation of the clinical status of participants at Day 28 was assessed with a 7-level ordinal scale (OS) (with higher score indicating better outcome).

    The OS of patient health status ranged from: 1) Death; 2) Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); 3) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices; 4) Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen; 5) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen; 6) Not hospitalized, limitation on activities; 7) Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities. The study enrolled hospitalized patients with an OS Score of 2, 3, or 4 at baseline. The OS score of 6 refers to a participant who is not hospitalized with limitation on activities and 7 refers to not hospitalized with no limitations on activities.

    Measured: Change from baseline to days 14 and 28

  3. Change in Clinical Status of Subjects at Day 28 (on a 7 Point Ordinal Scale)

    Evaluation of the clinical status of participants at Day 28 was assessed with a 7-level ordinal scale (OS) (with higher score indicating better outcome).

    The OS of patient health status ranged from: 1) Death; 2) Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); 3) Hospitalized, on non-invasive ventilation or high flow oxygen devices; 4) Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen; 5) Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen; 6) Not hospitalized, limitation on activities; 7) Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities. The study enrolled hospitalized patients with an OS Score of 2, 3, or 4 at baseline.

    Baseline is last available value before treatment. Change from baseline is based on patients with paired values. The p value is from rank ANCOVA model adjusted for stratification factor and age using imputed data. All results and change from baseline are based on the result of multiple imputation.

    Measured: Change from start of treatment (baseline) to day 28

  4. Length of Hospital Stay

    Length of Hospital Stay measured in days

    Measured: Timeframe is from screening visit to end of treatment (visit 5)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Apr 2020
  2. Study start16 Apr 2020
  3. Primary completion24 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion15 Jun 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
There were 394 participants randomized to the blinded portion of the study using an Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system. A separate cohort of 90 new participants were enrolled in the open label portion of the study after completion of enrollment of the blinded portion. None of the participants involved in the blinded portion of the study were included in the open label portion.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
484 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04347239
Sponsor's protocol ID
CD12_COVID-19
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
13 Apr 2020
Last updated
15 Oct 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Welch J, Dean J, Hartin J. Using NEWS2: an essential component of reliable clinical assessment. Clin Med (Lond). 2022 Nov;22(6):509-513. doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0435.

    PubMed 36427875

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Leronlimab (700mg) in people with Coronavirus Disease 2019, run by CytoDyn, Inc. at 18 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 26 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 18 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Aug 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

All-cause Mortality at Day 28 (time frame: Mortality at day 28 (Visit 2, start of treatment = day 0)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04347239, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Oct 2025.

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