Coronavirus Disease study: Molnupiravir
Official title A Clinical Study of Molnupiravir to Prevent Severe Illness From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in People Who Are High Risk (MK-4482-023)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06667700
What this study is testing
What is Molnupiravir?
Molnupiravir is an investigational medicine, taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for coronavirus disease (covid-19).
Also referred to as MK-4482, LAGEVRIO®.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether molnupiravir reduces the chance of severe COVID‑19 compared with a placebo.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have health conditions that put them at high risk for severe COVID‑19.
- What's involved
- Participants will take either molnupiravir or a placebo pill and will have scheduled visits and tests to monitor their health.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Is an individual of any sex/gender, ≥18 years of age
- Has documentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection with sample collection ≤4 days prior to randomization
- Has initial onset of signs/symptoms attributable to COVID-19 for ≤4 days prior to the day of randomization and ≥2 of the following signs/symptoms...
- Advanced age of ≥75 years of age
- Immunocompromised
You likely can't join if
- Is currently hospitalized or is expected to need hospitalization for COVID-19 imminently
- Has received or plans to receive SARS-CoV-2 directed oral antivirals or monoclonal antibodies for current episode of COVID-19 (other than study...
- Shortness of breath at rest
- Respiratory rate ≥30 breaths per minute
- Heart rate ≥125 beats per minute
- Peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) ≤93% on room air or on supplemental oxygen for a reason other than COVID-19 which has not increased since onset...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Is an individual of any sex/gender, ≥18 years of age
- Has documentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection with sample collection ≤4 days prior to randomization
- Has initial onset of signs/symptoms attributable to COVID-19 for ≤4 days prior to the day of randomization and ≥2 of the following signs/symptoms attributable to COVID-19 on the day of randomization: cough, sore throat...
- Advanced age of ≥75 years of age
- Immunocompromised
- Neurocognitive or physical disability
- Has ≥3 characteristics or medical conditions which increase the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 (e.g., chronic lung disease, obesity with body mass index (BMI) ≥35, diabetes)
- Is receiving drug(s) highly dependent on cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening consequences or drug(s) with a clinically...
- Is receiving potent CYP3A inducers where significantly reduced nirmatrelvir or ritonavir plasma concentrations may be associated with the potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance
- Has severe hepatic impairment
- Has experienced prior adverse reactions or hepatotoxicity to NMV/r that would preclude future use
- Has known or suspected NMV/r resistance
- Has uncontrolled HIV infection
- NMV/r is not approved/authorized in the participant's country or it is not accessible to participant (e.g., drug shortage)
- Is unwilling to receive treatment with NMV/r Inclusion note: Participants may receive remdesivir as standard of care in addition to molnupiravir or placebo.
- Is currently hospitalized or is expected to need hospitalization for COVID-19 imminently
- Has received or plans to receive SARS-CoV-2 directed oral antivirals or monoclonal antibodies for current episode of COVID-19 (other than study intervention and, if applicable, remdesivir as standard of care)
- Shortness of breath at rest
- Respiratory rate ≥30 breaths per minute
- Heart rate ≥125 beats per minute
- Peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) ≤93% on room air or on supplemental oxygen for a reason other than COVID-19 which has not increased since onset of COVID-19 signs/symptoms
- New or increasing need for supplemental oxygen: receiving \>4 liters/minute supplemental oxygen due to COVID-19 OR on supplemental oxygen for a reason other than COVID-19 which has increased due to COVID-19
- Has received a COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days prior to randomization
- Has a history of confirmed influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or SARS-CoV-2 infection (with or without symptoms; excluding current infection) within 30 days prior to randomization
- Has known or suspected hypersensitivity to active or inactive ingredients of molnupiravir
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
- Castroville, California, United States
- Los Alamitos, California, United States
- Northridge, California, United States
- Oxnard, California, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Westlake Village, California, United States
- Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
- Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
- Coral Gables, Florida, United States
- Homestead, Florida, United States
- Largo, Florida, United States
- Leesburg, Florida, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Snellville, Georgia, United States
+ 143 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States; Castroville, California, United States; Los Alamitos, California, United States; Northridge, California, United States; Oxnard, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States and 157 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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