The Evaluation of Nitric Oxide Generating Lozenges on Outcome in Newly Diagnosed COVID-19 Patient of African Americans
The Evaluation of Nitric Oxide Generating Lozenges on Outcome in Newly Diagnosed COVID-19 Patient of African Americans
This study is a multi-center, randomized, double blinded, prospective, placebo controlled
 study. Patients upon diagnosis of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-19) will be eligible to
 participate in the study. The purpose of this study is to find out the side effects and
 ability to take the study drug, Nitric Oxide (NO) lozenges when taken twice daily by mouth.
 If this study shows that the drug has no or few, acceptable side effects, it will then
 include up to 840 participants to find out if the drug can reduce bad outcomes of COVID-19
 infection (hospitalization, ICU admission, death). In each part of the study, half of the
 subjects will receive the study drug and the other half will be given a placebo (inactive
 pill).
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Male or female of 50-85 years of age

 2. Subjects with recent COVID-19 diagnosis (within 72 hours), that are symptomatic
 (fever, cough, SOB, weakness, or other flu-like symptoms).

 3. Agrees to comply with study procedures (diary, oximeter readings, telephone follow
 up).

 4. Has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.

 5. Identifies as African American.

 6. Patients must have at least 1 risk factor (history of hypertension (BP> 140/99) CHF,
 angina, prior MI, coronary angiography with one significantly occluded vessel,
 diabetes mellitus, obesity, or smoking, (for at least 5 years).

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the
 course of the study.

 2. Patients unresponsive or unable to take anything by mouth (NPO).

 3. Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed
 consent.

 4. Blood pressure below 110 mmHg systolic and 60 mmHg diastolic on entry into study.

 5. History of syncope or other symptoms of orthostatic hypotension.

 6. History of methemoglobinemia.