This study will evaluate anti-malarial/anti-infective single-agent and in combination for patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection. The first combination to be evaluated is atovaquone and azithromycin.
This is an open-label, non-randomized study to evaluate anti-malarial/anti-infective
single-agents and combination therapies for patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection
requiring therapy as determined by risk factors for complication (age, comorbid illness) or
the presence of respiratory compromise. The first combination to be evaluated is
atovaquone/azithromycin. Other combinations may be added to the study at future amendments as
information of potential benefit arises. The first part of the study will enroll 25 evaluable
male and female patients 18 years of age or older with confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Drug: Atovaquone/Azithromycin
Atovaquone 750 mg PO Q12H for up to 10 Days Azithromycin 500 mg PO Daily 1 followed by 250 mg PO Daily for up to 10 days (days 2-10)
Other Name: Mepron/Zithromax
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and Female patients age 18 years or older
- COVID-19 confirmed positive test results
- High risk for complications including with Medium (5-6) or High (More than or equal to
7) NEWS score
- Hematology criteria: ANC >500 cells/mcl, HGB >9 g/dl, Platelet count >75,000/mcl
- Metabolic criteria: Serum creatinine <2.0 mg/dl or calculated creatinine clearance Exclusion Criteria: - COVID-19 negative test result - Inability to adhere to study protocol requirements - Inability to provide informed consent - Other acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition that in the judgment of the - Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals - QTc interval greater than 470 msecs at baseline - History of hypersensitivity to atovaquone and/or azithromycin. - History of known intolerance to atovaquone and/or azithromycin
(using Cockcroft-Gault) >30 ml/min, AST/ALT <5x ULN AND Total Bilirubin WNL (for
patients with Gilbert's disease, direct bilirubin
investigator would make the participant inappropriate to take part in the study
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Michael Gordon, MD, Principal Investigator
HonorHealth Research Institute