Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ivermectin in COVID-19 Prevention

Lead Sponsor:

MedinCell S.A

Collaborating Sponsors:

Violaine Desort-Hénin, DVM

Conditions:

COVID-19

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral ivermectin tablets versus placebo for COVID-19 prophylaxis

Detailed Description

This trial comprises a total observation period of up to 56 days (an on-treatment period of up to 28 days and a safety follow-up of up to 28 days).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 and 65 years, inclusive.
  • Body weight \>45 kg.
  • Body Mass Index \>18.5.
  • Close contact with a person who has a PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection within 5 days before screening.
  • Only one member in the same household will be enrolled.
  • Participants must be able to give informed consent and comply with the study's scheduled events/visits and study assessments.
  • SARS-CoV-2 positive index case must be able to give consent to enable collection of the documented positive PCR test.
  • Female participants of childbearing potential must use a highly effective method of contraception for the duration of the trial.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Participants who have been administered COVID-19 vaccine prior to the inclusion or have a planned vaccination during the duration of the study.
  • A positive COVID-19 result (PCR or antigen test) within 8 days of screening.
  • Presence of typical COVID-19 symptoms (fever \>38°C, SpO2 below 93%, dyspnoea, difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, ageusia, anosmia, cough, myalgia, headache) in the past 48 hours prior to screening.
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of ivermectin.
  • Participants who have been administered ivermectin within 30 days prior to screening.
  • Participation in another interventional trial within the last 30 days or 5 half-lives of the IMP of the other trial, whichever comes first.
  • Participants with gastrointestinal erosions and ulcers (e.g. erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis etc.).
  • History of neurotoxicity with ivermectin or other para-glycoprotein (p-gp) substrates or inhibitors.
  • Current use of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of COVID-19.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 25 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 13 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

400 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05305560

Start Date

March 25 2022

End Date

October 13 2022

Last Update

December 31 2024

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Medical Center Medic Ltd.

Sofia, Bulgaria