A COVID Study to Compare Impact of Zinc Supplementation versus Multivitamin to Support Immune Health

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is compare high dose (69.6 mg/day) Zinc to multivitamin supplementation on immune health as used by primary health care staff and individuals over 50 years old identified, by hypothesis generated from observations among the pandemic to date, as being at risk populations to COVID-19. In order to ensure consistent nutritional supplementation, the PreserVision AREDS formulation gel tabs will be recommended for those randomized to Zinc and the Adult (under 50) Centrum formulation recommended for those randomized to multivitamin.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 50 years old OR primary healthcare professional (defined as having a job that has had direct patient contact during the COVID-19 pandemic) and ≥ 18 years old.
  • No symptoms of COVID-19 (a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater, OR a new cough, OR new shortness of breath, OR new sore throat, OR new diarrhea, OR new fast breathing (respiratory distress), OR new chills, OR new muscle aches (myalgias), OR new loss of smell, OR new change or loss of taste sensation) in the past 7 days.
  • Have a negative Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay antibody test at screening .
  • Have not had close contact with a person with a LABORATORY CONFIRMED case of COVID-19 (Close contact is defined by CDC as:  being within approximately 6 feet of a COVID-19 patient for a prolonged period of time (more than 5 minutes) or having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 patient (e.g., being coughed on)) in the last 14 days.
  • Mayo Clinic patient who has a patient online account set up or is willing to set up an online account.
  • Must have a valid email address and internet service

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of positive or indeterminate COVID PCR test prior to screening or positive or indeterminate Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay antibody test at screening.
  • Active symptoms of COVID ((a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater, OR a new cough, OR new shortness of breath, OR new sore throat, OR new diarrhea, OR new fast breathing (respiratory distress), OR new chills, OR new muscle aches (myalgias), OR new loss of smell, OR new change or loss of taste sensation)) in past 7 days.
  • Known intolerance to Centrum multivitamins or Zinc supplement from prior exposure.
  • Inability to complete follow-up questions or grant access to electronic health record for surveillance.
  • Have had close contact with a person with a LABORATORY CONFIRMED case of COVID-19 in past 14 days.
  • Current or former smoker less than 5 years ago.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Prisoner.
  • Any subject with known immunosuppressed state, including:
    • A history of solid organ or bone marrow transplantation;
    • Subjects currently receiving chemotherapy;
    • Current rheumatologic or autoimmune illness requiring treatment with glucocorticoids, antimetabolite agents (methotrexate, azathioprine, mercaptopurine, fluorouracil, mycophenolate, leflunomide), IMIDs (lenalidomide, thalidomide, pomalidomide), calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, cyclosporine), mTOR inhibitors (sirolimus, everolimus), or any monoclonal antibody drugs (including any drug given intravenously or subcutaneously) for the purpose of immunosuppression;
    • Subjects with HIV or primary immunodeficiency syndromes.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Atta Behfar, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Atta Behfar M.D., Ph.D.

(507) 422-6736

ZnCOVIDStudy@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Albert Hakaim, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Clinical Studies Unit

(904) 953-2255

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Ayan Sen, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Clinical Studies Unit

(904) 953-2255

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Publications

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