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TerminatedNCT05543707Updated Dec 11, 2024Results posted

PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir) Phase 2 Study in Nonhospitalized Symptomatic Adults With COVID-19

A Phase 2 interventional study of PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir) and Placebo in COVID-19, sponsored by Pardes Biosciences, Inc.. Terminated at 54 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 64 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-12-11.

Sponsored by Pardes Biosciences, Inc. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Interim analysis concluded primary endpoint was not met
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
242
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 64 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a phase 2 double-blind, randomized study of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) in nonhospitalized symptomatic adults with COVID-19. PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) is a new chemical entity and inhibitor of the main protease of coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19 disease. This study is designed to evaluate the antiviral activity, safety, and efficacy of orally administered PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) compared with placebo.

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Following randomization on Day 1, subjects will complete baseline assessments prior to receiving their first dose of study drug (PBI-0451 or placebo).

Randomization will be stratified as follows:

  • SARS-CoV-2 positive direct test diagnosis ≤ 3 days (target 30%) versus > 3 days from first onset of COVID-19 symptom(s) ≤ 5 days prior to randomization
  • Received primary vaccination series, alone versus any booster shots
  • PK substudy participation versus nonparticipation Study drug will be taken with food, approximately 12 hours between doses, at approximately the same time for each BID dose for the remainder of the 5 days of treatment.All subjects will have additional safety and efficacy assessments during the 28-day study period. A follow-up visit (eg, telephone visit, virtual visit, clinic visit, etc. as convenient) will be conducted at Week 24 (± 20 days) after the last dose of study drug for all subjects. Information regarding ongoing or recurrent COVID-19 symptoms, survival status, pregnancy status (for female subjects of childbearing potential and female partners of male subjects), and any hospitalizations or acute/critical care visits (eg, non-admitted hospital or other care facility)that have occurred since the last study visit will be collected. A team of medically qualified individuals, including but not limited to, the Sponsor and the CRO Medical Monitors, and the Drug Safety Consultant are responsible for ongoing review of all AEs, concomitant medications, laboratory values (including virology), and vital signs (including pulse oximetry), worsening of symptoms (COVID-19 symptom questionnaire, including dyspnea), acute/critical care visits (eg, nonadmitted hospital or other care facility), and study drug discontinuations, at a minimum monthly basis throughout the study, per the Safety Monitoring Plan. Subjects who experience severe COVID-19 illness (defined in this study as sustained pulse oximetry \<94%, a respiratory rate of >30 breaths/min, or dyspnea that requires medical attention) should discontinue study drug and be immediately referred by the Investigator to emergency care or treated by the Investigator for standard of care treatment of symptoms including, but not limited to, other antivirals, supplemental oxygen, corticosteroids, Janus kinase inhibitors, or interleukin-6 blockers, in accordance with the NIH Treatment Guidelines (NIH 2022). The subject should continue participation in the study, with study drug discontinued, for safety follow-up and clinical outcome of the medically attended visit.
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Conditions studied

  • COVID-19

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Keywords

  • COVID
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Coronavirus
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In context

COVID-19

7,641 studies on the registry are indexed under COVID-19; 487 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 242 is above the median of 100 across 4,100 interventional studies indexed under COVID-19.

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Lead sponsor

Pardes Biosciences, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 2 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 64 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Can understand and sign a written informed consent form (ICF), which must be obtained prior to initiation of any study procedures.
  2. Onset of COVID-19 symptoms ≤ 5 days prior to randomization with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test ≤ 24 hours prior to randomization. Authorized NAAT or antigen tests that detect viral RNA or protein, respectively, are allowed.
  3. Received primary vaccination series as defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Subjects should be advised during informed consent that alternate therapies may be available outside of study participation.
  4. ≥ 2 symptoms of acute COVID-19 infection as determined by the investigator from the symptoms listed on the COVID-19 symptoms questionnaire present at randomization
  5. Male and nonpregnant, nonlactating female subjects 18 to \< 65 years of age. Females must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening and prior to the first dose of study drug unless permanently sterile or in a postmenopausal state (see Appendix 3).
  6. Male and female subjects and/or their heterosexual partners must either be of nonchildbearing potential or must use effective contraception from screening through 90 days after the last dose of study drug (see Appendix 3)
  7. Female subjects must refrain from egg donation and in vitro fertilization during treatment and for ≥ 28 days after the last dose of study drug
  8. Male subjects must refrain from sperm donation from screening through 90 days after the last dose of study drug
  9. Normal 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) evaluation without clinically significant abnormalities
  10. Able and willing to comply with all study requirements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Considered at high-risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 defined as ≥ 1 CDC underlying medical condition associated with an increased risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 (see Appendix 5)
  2. Unvaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 (defined as having not completed a primary vaccination series)
  3. Any SARS-CoV-2 vaccination within 3 month prior to randomization or anticipated to receive a SARS-CoV-2 vaccination (including a booster) during the 28-day study period
  4. Currently hospitalized or expected to require hospitalization for COVID-19 within 48 hours of randomization
  5. Currently being treated or expected to be treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies, convalescent serum, or direct-acting antiviral agents (all potential subjects should be informed of evolving treatment options during informed consent that alternate therapies may or may not be available to them outside of study participation)
  6. Any clinical condition or laboratory result considered by the investigator to indicate any unstable or poorly controlled underlying clinically significant medical condition(s), active disseminated infection (other than SARS-CoV-2), or other medical condition that could represent a risk to the subject, including increasing the likelihood of a safety event, affect subject compliance, or affect efficacy and/or safety data collected during the 28-day study period
  7. Known active liver disease, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis/nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic or active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, primary biliary cirrhosis, Child-Pugh Class B or C, chronic alcoholic liver disease, or acute liver failure
  8. Receiving dialysis or having known severe renal impairment (chronic kidney disease, Stage 4 or above)
  9. Unable or unwilling to comply with the protocol procedures
  10. Participating in another interventional study with an investigational compound or device, including those for COVID-19
  11. Known prior participation in this study or another study involving PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir)
  12. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  13. Oxygen saturation of \< 94% on room air
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
242 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)

    PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir): 2 x 350 mg tablets administered orally twice daily (BID) (1400 mg/day) with food for 5 days (10 total doses)

    Drug: PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir): 2 x placebo to match PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) tablets administered orally twice daily (BID) with food for 5 days (10 total doses)

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)

    2 × 350 mg tablets administered orally twice daily (BID) (1400 mg/day) with food for 5 days (10 total doses)

    Also known as: Active

  • DrugPlacebo

    2 × placebo to match PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) tablets administered orally BID with food for 5 days (10 total doses)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Virologic Efficacy of PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)

    The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of participants below LOD for infectious SARS-CoV-2 on Day 3 by IVA from MT nasal swabs for the mITTV analysis set.

    Time frame: Day 3

Secondary outcomes

  1. Safety and Tolerability of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir)

    Number of treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), discontinuations due to AEs, and Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities

    Time frame: Day 1-28

  2. Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 28

    Number of Pomotrelvir treated participants with sustained symptom resolution through Day 28 versus untreated Placebo participants

    Time frame: Day 1 - 28

  3. Effect of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) on SARS-CoV-2

    Presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, viral RNA or viral antigen based on IVA, quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and rapid antigen test (RAT), as specified in the Clinical Virology Analysis Plan (CVAP)

    Time frame: Day 1-28

  4. Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 1-28

    The median number of days to sustained resolution of of all 14 COVID-19 symptoms for the PBI-0451 vs Placebo groups through Day 28.

    Time frame: Day 1-28

Other outcomes

  1. Incidence of Rebound SARS-CoV-2 Infection

    Percentage of participantss with clinical and/or virologic rebound

    Time frame: Day 1-28

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Results

Posted Dec 11, 2024

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Started16280
Completed15477
Not completed83
Withdrew: Study drug non-compliance/50
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject11
Withdrew: Adverse event10
Withdrew: Concurrent illness01
Withdrew: Pregnancy11

Outcome measures

PrimaryVirologic Efficacy of PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)

The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of participants below LOD for infectious SARS-CoV-2 on Day 3 by IVA from MT nasal swabs for the mITTV analysis set.

Time frame:
Day 3
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Virologic Efficacy of PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)
ParticipantsPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Virologic Efficacy of PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)3720
SecondarySafety and Tolerability of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir)

Number of treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), discontinuations due to AEs, and Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities

Time frame:
Day 1-28
Reported as:
Number · events
Safety and Tolerability of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir)
eventsPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Adverse Events264
Serious Adverse Events10
Discontinuation of study drug due to AEs10
Grade 3 Lab Abnormalities154
Grade 4 Lab Abnormalities13
SecondaryClinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 28

Number of Pomotrelvir treated participants with sustained symptom resolution through Day 28 versus untreated Placebo participants

Time frame:
Day 1 - 28
Reported as:
Number · participants
Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 28
participantsPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 2813266
SecondaryEffect of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) on SARS-CoV-2

Presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, viral RNA or viral antigen based on IVA, quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and rapid antigen test (RAT), as specified in the Clinical Virology Analysis Plan (CVAP)

Time frame:
Day 1-28
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Effect of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) on SARS-CoV-2
ParticipantsPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Effect of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) on SARS-CoV-23720
SecondaryClinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 1-28

The median number of days to sustained resolution of of all 14 COVID-19 symptoms for the PBI-0451 vs Placebo groups through Day 28.

Time frame:
Day 1-28
Reported as:
Median · days
Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 1-28
daysPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Clinical Efficacy of PBI-0451(Pomotrelvir) Versus Placebo Through Study Day 1-2810 (8 to 11)11 (8 to 11)
Other pre-specifiedIncidence of Rebound SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Percentage of participantss with clinical and/or virologic rebound

Time frame:
Day 1-28
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Incidence of Rebound SARS-CoV-2 Infection
ParticipantsPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
Incidence of Rebound SARS-CoV-2 Infection142

Adverse events

Collected over 14 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)0/162 (0%)1/162 (0.6%)22/162 (13.6%)
Placebo0/80 (0%)0/80 (0%)4/80 (5%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
hemorrhoidal hemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders1/1620/80
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventPBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)Placebo
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders7/1620/80
other GIGastrointestinal disorders2/1623/80
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders3/1621/80
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders2/1620/80
Food poisoningGastrointestinal disorders2/1620/80
Urinaryl tract infectionRenal and urinary disorders2/1620/80
DysgeusiaGeneral disorders2/1620/80
other infectionInfections and infestations2/1620/80

Baseline characteristics

A blood specimen will be collected for the evaluation of immune biomarkers that could regulate or be involved in the disposition of SARS-CoV-2 or PBI-0451. This sample will be collected @ baseline \&SARS-CoV-2 (MT swab) evaluate the potential for PBI-0451resistance development w/additional time points evaluated if virologic rebound or subject remains viremic at other study visits (SARS-CoV-2 RNA by qRT-PCR is ≥ 3.85 log10 copies/mL (meeting min threshold for whole genome sequencing).

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)PlaceboTotal
<=18 years112
Between 18 and 65 years16179240
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)PlaceboTotal
Mean42.7 ± 12.2942.4 ± 11.7542.6 ± 12.09
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)PlaceboTotal
Female8542127
Male7738115
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected(Participants)PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)PlaceboTotal
Count of participants——0
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)PBI-0451 (Pomotrelvir)PlaceboTotal
United States16280242
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Study locations

54 sites
  • Voyage Medical
    Mesa, Arizona 85210, United States
  • Franco A Felizarta MD
    Bakersfield, California 93301-1692, United States
  • Hope Clinical Research, LLC
    Canoga Park, California 91303, United States
  • Biopharma Informatic, LLC
    Encino, California 91436, United States
  • Ascada Research LLC
    Fullerton, California 92835-3424, United States
  • Ark Clinical Research - Long Beach - Clinedge - PPDS
    Long Beach, California 92868, United States
  • Valiance Clinical Research
    Tarzana, California 91356-6695, United States
  • Allianz Research Institute - Colorado
    Westminster, California 92683-4454, United States
  • TrueBlue Clinical Research- Brandon - HyperCore - PPDS
    Brandon, Florida 33511-4850, United States
  • Beautiful Minds Clinical Research Center
    Cutler Bay, Florida 33157, United States
  • Indago Research and Health Center
    Hialeah, Florida 33012-4174, United States
  • Quality Research of South Florida
    Hialeah, Florida 33016-1811, United States
  • The Angel Medical Research Corporation
    Miami Lakes, Florida 33016-1641, United States
  • South Florida Research
    Miami Springs, Florida 33166, United States
  • Gonzalez M.D. & Aswad M.D. Health Care Services
    Miami, Florida 33125, United States
  • Universal Medical and Research Center, LLC
    Miami, Florida 33126, United States
  • CCM Clinical Research Group
    Miami, Florida 33133-4231, United States
  • D&H National Research Centers
    Miami, Florida 33155-3262, United States
  • Allied Biomedical Research Institute
    Miami, Florida 33155-4630, United States
  • Florida International Medical Research
    Miami, Florida 33155, United States
  • P&S Research, LLC
    Miami, Florida 33175, United States
  • EMINAT Research
    Miramar, Florida 33027, United States
  • Combined Research Orlando Phase I-IV LLC
    Orlando, Florida 32803, United States
  • Ormond Beach Clinical Research
    Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, United States
  • CTMD Research, Inc. - Palm Springs - Hunt - PPDS
    Palm Springs, Florida 33406, United States
  • IMIC Inc.
    Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157-5503, United States
  • Infectious Disease Consultants of the Treasure Coast
    Sebastian, Florida 32958, United States
  • Westchester General Hospital
    South Miami, Florida 33143-5045, United States
  • DBC Research
    Tamarac, Florida 33321, United States
  • Alliance Clinical Research-(Tampa)
    Tampa, Florida 33615-3816, United States
  • Palm Beach Research - ClinEdge - PPDS
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, United States
  • Agile Clinical Research Trials, LLC
    Atlanta, Georgia 30328, United States
  • Centricity Research - Roswell - HyperCore - PPDS
    Columbus, Georgia 31904, United States
  • Eagle Clinical Research
    Chicago, Illinois 60621-3116, United States
  • Revival Research Corporation - Clinedge - PPDS
    Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, United States
  • Safe Haven Clinical Research
    Clinton, Mississippi 39056-5606, United States
  • Mercury Street Medical Group
    Butte, Montana 59701-1652, United States
  • Las Vegas Medical Research
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89128-0373, United States
  • Research Carolina Elite
    Denver, North Carolina 28037-7929, United States
  • WellNow Urgent Care Troy Urgent Care
    Dayton, Ohio 45424, United States
  • STAT Research
    Vandalia, Ohio 45377, United States
  • Clinovacare Medical Clinical Research Center
    West Columbia, South Carolina 29169, United States
  • Veritas Health Care Group
    West Columbia, South Carolina 29169, United States
  • Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee
    Franklin, Tennessee 37067-5663, United States
  • Central Texas Clinical Research
    Austin, Texas 78705, United States
  • Zenos Clinical Research
    Dallas, Texas 75230-6895, United States
  • Proactive Clinical Research, LLC Edinburg
    Edinburg, Texas 78539-4660, United States
  • Care United Research, LLC
    Forney, Texas 75126-4174, United States
  • Mercy Family Clinic
    Houston, Texas 75211, United States
  • Xpress Trials
    Houston, Texas 77036-8280, United States
  • Diversified Medical Practices, P.A.
    Houston, Texas 77084, United States
  • Epic Clinical Research
    Lewisville, Texas 75057, United States
  • VIP Trials
    San Antonio, Texas 78230, United States
  • Suffolk Multispecialty Research
    Suffolk, Virginia 23435-3762, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Apr 10, 2023

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Dec 11, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05543707
Lead sponsor
Pardes Biosciences, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 16, 2022
Start date
Sep 21, 2022
Primary completion
Jan 27, 2023
Completion
Apr 14, 2023
Results posted
Dec 11, 2024
Last update
Dec 11, 2024

Study contacts

David Wilfret, MD
study director · Pardes Biosciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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