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A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-4482 for the Prevention of COVID-19 (Laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection With Symptoms) in Adults Residing With a Person With COVID-19
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Molnupiravir and Placebo for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Completed, enrolled 2,441 participants across 226 sites in 23 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to assess if the study medication (molnupiravir, MK-4482) will prevent symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults who live with someone with confirmed COVID-19 infection. This is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study; half of the study participants will receive molnupiravir twice daily by mouth and the other half will receive a placebo. The primary objectives of the study are to determine if molnupiravir prevents symptomatic COVID-19 disease and to evaluate its safety and tolerability. All participants who develop COVID-19 during the study are still eligible for any COVID-19 treatment recommended by their doctor.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Four molnupiravir 200 mg capsules taken by mouth.
Placebo capsule matched to molnupiravir 200 mg capsules taken by mouth.