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Long COVIDPhase 2outSMART-LCNCT05877508

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies for Long COVID (COVID-19)

A Phase 2 study testing AER002 in people with Long COVID and Post-Acute Sequela of COVID-19, run by Michael Peluso, MD at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

Official record
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Trial summary

Persistent viral infection with viral reservoirs and detection of circulating spike protein after the initial acute illness is one potential pathogenic mechanism for Long COVID. This mechanism may be able to be targeted by SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
AER002
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
36 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Aug 2023to 31 Jul 2026
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

Key Inclusion Criteria (note, additional eligibility criteria not listed here will be assessed at Screening):

  • Male, female, or transgender ≥18 years of age at Screening.
  • History of confirmed acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Long COVID attributed to a SARS-CoV-2 infection with a variant against which AER002 is known to have neutralizing activity (prior to August 15, 2022). Note: While individuals re-infected with SARS-CoV-2 after August 15, 2022 will not be excluded, the SARS-CoV-2 infection after which Long COVID symptoms began must pre-date August 15, 2022.
  • At least two symptoms that are new or worsened since the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection, not known to be attributable to another cause upon assessment by the PI. Symptoms must have been present for at least 60 days prior to screening and must be reported to be at least somewhat bothersome.
  • Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 50 kilograms/meter squared (kg/m2), inclusive, at the time of screening.
  • Participants who are of childbearing potential (CBP) and male participants with sexual partner(s) who are females of CBP must agree to use adequate contraception from study consent through 360 days after dosing.

Key Exclusion Criteria (note, additional eligibility criteria not listed here will be assessed at Screening):

  • Long COVID attributed to a SARS-CoV-2 infection after August 15, 2022.
  • Previously received treatment or prophylaxis with a SARS-CoV-2-specific mAb, or plan to receive such treatment before exiting the study.
  • Previously received COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment within 60 days prior to Day 0 or plan to receive such treatment before exiting the study.
  • Plans to receive any investigational or approved vaccine or booster for SARS-CoV-2 within 60 days prior to Day 0 or before Day 30 following Day 0.
  • Active cardiovascular disease or recent (within 3 months) stroke.
  • Recent (within 6 months) or planned major surgery.
  • Currently hospitalized or recent (within 1 month) unplanned hospitalization.
  • Active Hepatitis Bor C infection .
  • Untreated or unstable HIV infection (two or more consecutive plasma HIV RNA values >48 copies/mL in the 6 months prior to screen).
  • Severe coagulopathy (international normalized ratio ((INR) >2.0, history of hemophilia).
  • Severe anemia (hemoglobin <9 grams/deciliter (g/dL)).
  • Moderate or severe immunocompromise, according to the current NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines as of March 6, 2023.
  • History of anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity upon receiving IV antibody infusions, any componenets of the intervention, prescription or non-prescription drugs, or food products in the past.
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to practice birth control abide by the contraception requirements outlined in the inclusion criteria.
  • Participation in a clinical trial with receipt of an investigational product within 28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 0.
  • Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

    San Francisco, California, 94110

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: An Exploratory, Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety of an Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody and Response to Treatment in Individuals With Long COVID (outSMART-LC)

Persistent viral infection with viral reservoirs and detection of circulating spike protein after the initial acute illness is one potential pathogenic mechanism for Long COVID. This mechanism may be able to be targeted by SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). This trial will study the safety and efficacy of AER002 to treat individuals with Long COVID in an adult population.

Read the detailed description

The study will enroll approximately 30 participants who meet the World Health Organization (WHO) Long COVID criteria, with Long COVID attributed to a SARS-CoV-2 variant susceptible to AER002. Participants will be enrolled at a single center and randomized 2:1 to receive a SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody (AER002) 1200mg or placebo. Evaluations will take place at baseline and at timepoints up to 1-year post-infusion.

Being tested
AER002, Placebo
Keywords
COVID-19, Long COVID, Post-acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Medical subject headings
Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, COVID-19

What participants receive

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

  • AER002Drug

    Intravenous infusion of AER002

  • PlaceboOther

    Placebo infusion

Study groups in NCT05877508
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AER002ExperimentalAER002 1200mg administered once by IV
Receives: Drug: AER002
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo administered once by IV
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Physical Health Summary Score

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean PROMIS-29 Physical Health Summary Score at Day 90 post-infusion. PROMIS-29 is a validated scale assessing physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, ability to participate in social activities, and pain. Each domain is scored on a 5-point scale (without any difficulty, with a little difficulty, with some difficulty, with much difficulty, unable to do). A T-score is calculated from each individual domain. A T score of 50 represents the mean for US general adult population, and 10 is the standard deviation. A lower T score indicates worse physical health.

    Measured: Day 90

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Physical Health Summary Score

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean PROMIS-29 Physical Health Summary Score at Day 30 and Day 180 post-infusion. PROMIS-29 is a validated scale assessing physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, ability to participate in social activities, and pain. Each domain is scored on a 5-point scale (without any difficulty, with a little difficulty, with some difficulty, with much difficulty, unable to do). A T-score is calculated from each individual domain. A T score of 50 represents the mean for US general adult population, and 10 is the standard deviation. A lower T score indicates worse physical health.

    Measured: Day 30 and Day 180

  2. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Mental Health Summary Score

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean PROMIS-29 Mental Health Summary Score at Day 90 post-infusion. PROMIS-29 is a validated scale assessing physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, ability to participate in social activities, and pain. Each domain is scored on a 5-point scale (without any difficulty, with a little difficulty, with some difficulty, with much difficulty, unable to do). A T-score is calculated from each individual domain. A T score of 50 represents the mean for US general adult population, and 10 is the standard deviation. A lower T score indicates worse mental health.

    Measured: Day 90

  3. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Mental Health Summary Score

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean PROMIS-29 Mental Health Summary Score at Day 30 and Day 180 post-infusion. PROMIS-29 is a validated scale assessing physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, ability to participate in social activities, and pain. Each domain is scored on a 5-point scale (without any difficulty, with a little difficulty, with some difficulty, with much difficulty, unable to do). A T-score is calculated from each individual domain. A T score of 50 represents the mean for US general adult population, and 10 is the standard deviation. A lower T score indicates worse mental health.

    Measured: Day 30 and Day 180

  4. Quality of Life (Global Health Score) 100-point Visual-Analogue Scale

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in the baseline adjusted mean Quality of Life 100-point Visual-Analogue-Scale at Day 90 post-infusion. 0 represents the worst health a person can imagine and 100 represents the best health a person can imagine.

    Measured: Day 90

  5. Quality of Life (5-Item EuroQol EQ-5D-5L) Index Value Score

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean Quality of Life (5-Item EuroQol EQ-5D-5L) Index Value Score at Day 90 post-infusion. 5-Item EuroQol EQ-5D-5L questions assess pain/difficulty in day-to-day activities over the past week. The 5-Item EuroQol EQ-5D-5L produces a score that typically ranges from 0 - 1, with a higher score indicating better quality of life.

    Measured: Day 90

  6. Duke Activity Status Index (DASI)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean DASI at Day 90 post-infusion. The Duke Activity Status Index is a patient-reported estimate of functional capacity, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) and maximum metabolic equivalent of tasks (METs). The DASI questionnaire produces a score between 0 and 58.2 points, which is linearly correlated with a patient's VO2 max and METs, as measured from cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). It inquires about a person's ability to perform self-care, walk, climb stairs, run, do house and yard work, engage in sexual intercourse, and perform moderate recreational activities. A higher score indicates higher functional capacity.

    Measured: Day 90

  7. Composite Autonomic Symptom Score-31 (COMPASS-31)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean COMPASS-31 score at Day 90 post-infusion. COMPASS-31 asks 31 questions related to autonomic dysfunction. The answer to each question generates a numeric score for the question, which is then summed at the end of the questionnaire. A total score out of 100 is generated summarizing orthostatic intolerance, vasomotor, secretomotor, gastrointestinal, urinary, pupillomotor, temperature intolerance, and sexual impairment. The total score ranges from 0 to 100 and a higher score indicates more severe autonomic dysfunction.

    Measured: Day 90

  8. World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHO-DAS 2.0)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean WHO-DAS 2.0 score at Day 90 post-infusion. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 questionnaire asks about difficulties due to health conditions. Health conditions include diseases or illnesses, other health problems that may be short or long lasting, injuries, mental or emotional problems, and problems with alcohol or drugs. The range is scored from 0-48, with a higher score indicating a higher level of disability.

    Measured: Day 90

  9. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Scale

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo on the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale at Day 90 post-infusion. The self-reported PGIC reflects a patient's belief about the efficacy of treatment. We used a modified PGIC scale which has been used to study pain syndromes and has been employed in other Long COVID clinical trials. It is a common data element developed by the National Institutes of Mental Health. The PGIC ranges from 0 (Much better) to 10 (Much Worse). A score of 5 indicates no change.

    Measured: Day 90

  10. Everyday Cognition Form (ECog-39)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean ECog-39 score at Day 90 post-infusion. The ECog-39 is an instrument that measures the decline in everyday cognitive and functional abilities that map to six cognitive domains, adapted specifically to describe change in abilities since having COVID. A summary ECog-39 score is calculated scored with a range of 1-4, with a higher score indicating greater cognitive impairment.

    Measured: Day 90

  11. 6 Minute Walking Test (6MWT)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean distance walked on the 6MWT at Day 90 post-infusion. The 6MWT requires an individual to walk at their normal pace for 6 minutes on a marked track (for example, a hallway). Vital signs are assessed, and the total distance covered is the primary outcome of interest.

    Measured: Day 90

  12. Active Stand Test

    The active standing test is a non-invasive tool to assess orthostatic hypotension (OH) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). In short, blood pressure and heart rate measurements were obtained after 5 minutes of resting supine and 1, 3, 5, and 10 minutes of continuous standing. Abnormal active standing test results were defined as those with a decline of >20 mmHg in systolic or > 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure in at least two consecutive measurements, or those with an increase in heart rate > 30 bpm on two consecutive measurements.

    Measured: Day 90

  13. Neurocognition Index (NCI) Standard Score From the CNS-VS

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean NCI standard score from the CNS-VS at Day 90 post-infusion. The CNS Vital Signs is a a computer-based neurocognitive assessment comprised of seven tests: verbal and visual memory, finger tapping, symbol digit coding, the Stroop Test, a test of shifting attention and the continuous performance test. The battery gives a summary neurocognition index (NCI) score averaging five domain scores (Composite Memory, Psychomotor Speed, Reaction Time, Complex Attention, and Cognitive Flexibility) and representing a global score of neurocognition. NCI scores are normalized scores (mean 100, standard deviation 15) that are age matched relative to other people in a normative sample. A higher score indicates better cognitive function.

    Measured: Day 90

  14. C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean CRP concentration (mg/L) at Day 90 post-infusion.

    Measured: Day 90

  15. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean ESR at Day 90 post-infusion.

    Measured: Day 90

  16. D-Dimer

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean D-Dimer at Day 90 post-infusion.

    Measured: Day 90

  17. Fibrinogen

    This measure will evaluate whether there is a difference between treatment with AER002 versus placebo in baseline adjusted mean fibrinogen concentration (mg/dL) at Day 90 post-infusion.

    Measured: Day 90

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 May 2023
  2. Study start1 Aug 2023
  3. Primary completion29 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)

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
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
36 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05877508
Sponsor's protocol ID
23-38629
Acronym
outSMART-LC
Status last verified
Oct 2025
First submitted
24 May 2023
Last updated
28 Oct 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Peluso MJ, Hanson MR, Deeks SG. Infection-associated chronic conditions: Why Long Covid is our best chance to untangle Osler's web. Sci Transl Med. 2024 Nov 13;16(773):eado2101. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.ado2101. Epub 2024 Nov 13.

    PubMed 39536121

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing AER002 in people with Long COVID and Post-Acute Sequela of COVID-19, run by Michael Peluso, MD at 1 site 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?

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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 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 1 site 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 28 Oct 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?

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 Physical Health Summary Score (time frame: Day 90). 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 NCT05877508, 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 28 Oct 2025.

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