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During the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic a large number patients reported different functional complaints one month or later after recovery from the acute infection. This entity had a number of names including "long-COVID" or "post COVID condition". Long-COVID is on the rise and no effective treatment exists yet to improve cognitive function. Recent research has shown that people with even mild COVID had a greater decline in executive function, notably in their ability to perform complex tasks. What drives post-COVID cognitive changes is still a mystery and there are no effective treatments available. One hypothesis is that there is persistent immune activation resulting in reduction in cerebral blood flow. There is evidence that increased CO2 may decrease inflammation, and decreased CO2 may increase inflammation.
Objectives: The primary objective of this pilot study is to assess the safety and tolerability of the use of Hi-OX sequential rebreathing for the treatment of post-COVID cognitive dysfunction. The secondary objective is to identify the effects of the use of the Hi-OX rebreathing treatment in changing post-COVID cognitive dysfunction.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-OXSR group | Experimental | Oxygen gas at 1 to 3LPM via a Hi-OxSR Sequential Rebreathing mask (oxygen concentrator), twice a day for 30 minutes with increased inspired CO2 concentration produced by having the subject rebreathe some of their exhaled air. Total treatment is for 14 days. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-OxSR Sequential Rebreathing mask (oxygen concentrator) | Device | Subjects will self-administer oxygen gas at 1to 3LPM via a Hi-OxSR Sequential Rebreathing mask (oxygen concentrator), twice a day for 30 minutes with ventilation supplemented by the subject's rebreathed exhaled air. Total treatment is for 14 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of use of Hi-OX sequential rebreathing device | Any unanticipated adverse events reporting | 45 days |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
History of cognitive dysfunction prior to COVID infection
Hospitalization for the treatment of COVID
Participating in another investigational trial or the use of an investigational drug within 30 days of screening
For individuals of childbearing potential:
positive pregnancy test at screening or lactating or unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception from screening to Day 14 (acceptable forms of contraception: abstinence, hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, or barrier method plus a spermicidal agent)
History of pulmonary hypertension
History of narcolepsy
Moderate to severe COPD
Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
End-tidal PCO2 >55 mmHg during training treatment
Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the subject or the quality of the data
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Cheung, Md, PhD | University Health Network, Toronto | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Health Network | Toronto | Ontario | M5G 2C4 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D060825 | Cognitive Dysfunction |
| D000094024 | Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003072 | Cognition Disorders |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D000086382 | COVID-19 |
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This is an open label, pilot treatment study. Screening data will be reviewed to determine subject eligibility. Upon successful completion of all screening procedures, subject will be considered eligible for enrollment.
The subject will self-administer oxygen gas at 1to 3LPM via a Hi-OxSR Sequential Rebreathing mask, twice a day for 30 minutes with ventilation supplemented by the subject's rebreathed exhaled air. Total treatment is for 14 days. Subjects will be asked to return to the clinic for additional evaluations on Days 15 and 45.
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| D011024 |
| Pneumonia, Viral |
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D014777 | Virus Diseases |
| D018352 | Coronavirus Infections |
| D003333 | Coronaviridae Infections |
| D030341 | Nidovirales Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D000094025 | Post-Infectious Disorders |
| D002908 | Chronic Disease |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |