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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 2Completed· 95 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Varespladib Methyl +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Varespladib Methyl 250 mgfrom record
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Search/NCT04996264
NCT04996264Phase 2Completed

Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a Multi-Dose Regimen of Oral Varespladib-Methyl in Subjects Bitten by Venomous Snakes

Ophirex, Inc.·interventional·Posted Aug 9, 2021·Updated Jul 1, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Varespladib Methyl, Placebo, and 1 other intervention for Snakebites and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 95 participants across 16 sites in 2 countries.

Detailed Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of varespladib-methyl, concurrently with standard of care (SOC), in subjects bitten by venomous snakes.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesIndia, United States
CollaboratorsPremier Research

Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedAug 9, 2021
Enrollment StartAug 15, 2021
Primary CompletionJun 7, 2023
Study CompletionJun 8, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.8 yearsPosted 4.9 years ago

Interventions

Varespladib Methyldrug

Varespladib-methyl (LY333013) is an IR, oval, white, film-coated tablet at a dosage strength of 250 mg for oral administration. Scaled pediatric doses of varespladib-methyl (LY333013) are supplied as 50 mg IR capsules for oral administration.

Placebodrug

The oral placebo is supplied as a white film-coated oval tablet to match the appearance of the varespladib-methyl 250 mg tablet and contains a subset of the excipients present in the active tablet formulation: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Placebo for scaled pediatric dosing is supplied as an IR capsule to match the varespladib-methyl 50 mg capsule, and contains the excipients lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate.

Standard of care (SOC)drug

SOC (including antivenom) will continue to be administered throughout the subject's participation in the study according to the protocol and the judgment of the Investigator.