~37 spots leftby Jan 2026

Imatinib for COVID-19

Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 5 jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study is a randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial on the Safety and Efficacy of Imatinib for Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for hospitalized adults over 18 with a positive COVID-19 test. They must understand and sign consent, or have a representative do so if they're too unwell. Excluded are pregnant/breastfeeding women, those in other drug trials (except certain emergency use treatments), people allergic to Imatinib, and those with severe heart, liver, kidney or blood disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 or older and currently in the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria

My liver and kidney functions are within normal limits.
My blood counts are within a healthy range.

Treatment Details

The study tests the safety and effectiveness of Imatinib compared to a placebo in treating COVID-19 in hospitalized adults. It's randomized (participants are randomly assigned) and double-blind (neither participants nor researchers know who gets what treatment).
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ImatinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Imatinib oral 400 mg daily for 14 days.
Group II: PlaceboActive Control1 Intervention
Placebo oral for 14 days
Imatinib is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan, Switzerland for the following indications:
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Gleevec for:
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
  • Systemic mastocytosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Gleevec for:
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
  • Systemic mastocytosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome
🇨🇦 Approved in Canada as Glivec for:
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
  • Systemic mastocytosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome
🇯🇵 Approved in Japan as Glivec for:
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
  • Systemic mastocytosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome
🇨🇭 Approved in Switzerland as Gleevec for:
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
  • Systemic mastocytosis
  • Hypereosinophilic syndrome

Find a clinic near you

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University of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MD
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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor

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