New treatment option for COVID-19 Respiratory Infection
Official title Multicenter Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate Azvudine in Symptomatic Adults With COVID-19 at Increased Risk of Progressing to Severe Illness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05689034
What this study is testing
What is Azvudine?
Azvudine is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for covid-19 respiratory infection.
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
- To investigate whether treatment with Azvudine reduces the risk of severe illness or death in patients who are at a potential risk of progressing to severe COVID-19 infection.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 120
You may be able to join if
- (1) An age of 18 years or over (inclusive); (2) Not more than five days since the development of COVID-19 symptoms, and positive for nucleic acid or...
- Age ≥ 60 years;
- BMI\>25;
- Fever (body temperature ≥ 38℃) for ≥ 3 days;
- Current smokers (still being smoking within 30 days before enrollment and have used at least 100 cigarettes up to date);
You likely can't join if
- (1) Known or suspected allergy to the components of Azvudine Tablets; (2) Patients diagnosed as severe or critical COVID-19 infection (Severe: 1...
See the full eligibility criteria
- (1) An age of 18 years or over (inclusive); (2) Not more than five days since the development of COVID-19 symptoms, and positive for nucleic acid or antigen test for COVID-19 within five days before enrollment; (3)...
- Age ≥ 60 years;
- BMI\>25;
- Fever (body temperature ≥ 38℃) for ≥ 3 days;
- Current smokers (still being smoking within 30 days before enrollment and have used at least 100 cigarettes up to date);
- Immunosuppressive diseases, including but not limited to: myelosuppression or organ transplantation or primary immunodeficiency disease; prolonged use of immunosuppressive agents (≥ 20 mg/d for at least 14 days in the...
- Chronic lung disease (such as asthma requiring intervention daily, bronchiectasis, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, OSAS, interstitial lung disease, etc.);
- Hypertension; ⑧ Cardiovascular diseases (previously diagnosed as myocardial infarction or stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack), cardiac insufficiency, angina pectoris requiring nitrate therapy, CABG, post-PCI...
- (1) Known or suspected allergy to the components of Azvudine Tablets; (2) Patients diagnosed as severe or critical COVID-19 infection (Severe: 1. shortness of breath with RR ≥ 30 breaths/min; 2. oxygen saturation ≤ 93%...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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 - 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 to 120 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.