Phase III Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of AZD7442 for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Adult. (PROVENT)

December 6, 2024 updated by: AstraZeneca

A Phase III Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Study in Adults to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of AZD7442, a Combination Product of Two Monoclonal Antibodies (AZD8895 and AZD1061), for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19.

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of a single dose of AZD7442(× 2 IM injections) compared to placebo for the prevention of COVID-19.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that, as of 29 September 2020, has resulted in a high death toll to date. Unlike the majority of coronaviruses that cause mild disease in humans and animals, SARS-CoV-2 can replicate in the lower respiratory tract to cause acute respiratory distress syndrome and fatal pneumonia. Effective interventions to prevent or treat COVID-19 remain limited in number and clinical experience is limited. Clinical management is limited to supportive care, consequently overwhelming resources of healthcare systems around the world. As a response to the ongoing pandemic, AstraZeneca is developing mAbs to the SARS-CoV-2 S protein. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein contains the virus's RBD, which enables the virus to bind to receptors on human cells. By targeting this region of the virus's spike protein, antibodies can block the virus's attachment to human cells, and, therefore, is expected to block infection. Amino acid substitutions have been introduced into the antibodies to both extend their half-lives, which should prolong their potential prophylactic benefit, and decrease Fc effector function in order to decrease the potential risk of antibody-dependent enhancement of disease. AZD7442, a combination of 2 of these mAbs (AZD8895 and AZD1061), is being evaluated for administration to prevent and/or treat COVID-19. There is currently one completed and 2 ongoing Phase I studies with AZD7442.

-The Provent repeat dose open-label sub-study is initiated to assess the safety, PK and immunogenicity of repeat doses of AZD7442 in participants currently enrolled in the Provent study who may benefit from repeat dose of AZD7442.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

5197

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Alken, Belgium, 3570
        • Research Site
      • Bruxelles, Belgium, 1000
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      • Gozée, Belgium, 6534
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      • Namur, Belgium, 5101
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      • Wetteren, Belgium, 9230
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      • Clermont-Ferrand cedex, France, 63003
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      • Dijon cedex, France, 21079
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      • La Roche S/ Yon Cedex 9, France, 85925
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      • Lille, France, 59037
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      • Limoges cedex, France, 87000
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      • Nantes Cedex 1, France, 44093
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      • Paris cedex 10, France, 75475
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      • Paris cedex 14, France, 75679
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      • Saint Etienne Cedex 2, France, 42055
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      • Tours cedex 9, France, 37044
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      • Barcelona, Spain, 08036
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      • Madrid, Spain, 28034
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      • Madrid, Spain, 28040
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      • Marbella (Málaga), Spain, 29603
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      • Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain, 28223
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      • Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH7 7DW
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      • Enfield, United Kingdom, EN3 4GS
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      • Hayle, United Kingdom, TR27 5DT
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      • London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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      • Preston, United Kingdom, PR1 6YA
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      • Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4AU
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      • Salford, United Kingdom, M6 8HD
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      • Torpoint, United Kingdom, PL11 2TB
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      • Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF1 5RH
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    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35215
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    • Arizona
      • Tempe, Arizona, United States, 85284
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    • Arkansas
      • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205
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    • California
      • Cerritos, California, United States, 90703
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      • Fresno, California, United States, 93720
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      • Garden Grove, California, United States, 92844
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      • Huntington Beach, California, United States, 92647
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      • Lancaster, California, United States, 93534
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      • Modesto, California, United States, 95350
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      • Victorville, California, United States, 92394
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      • Westminster, California, United States, 92683
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    • Connecticut
      • Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06112
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      • Middlebury, Connecticut, United States, 06762
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    • Florida
      • Clearwater, Florida, United States, 33756
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      • Coral Springs, Florida, United States, 33071
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      • Hollywood, Florida, United States, 33024
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      • Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States, 33313
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      • Miami, Florida, United States, 33125
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      • Ormond Beach, Florida, United States, 32174
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      • Pompano Beach, Florida, United States, 33064
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      • Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States, 33545
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      • West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33409
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    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30328
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      • Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31904
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      • Conyers, Georgia, United States, 30094
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      • Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30060
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    • Hawaii
      • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96859
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    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607
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      • Hazel Crest, Illinois, United States, 60429
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      • Quincy, Illinois, United States, 62301
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    • Indiana
      • Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47714
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      • Noblesville, Indiana, United States, 46060
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    • Kansas
      • Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67205
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      • Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67214
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    • Minnesota
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55404
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      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55435
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    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63141
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    • Nebraska
      • Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68134
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    • Nevada
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89128
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    • New Mexico
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87109
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    • New York
      • Bronx, New York, United States, 10461
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      • Jamaica, New York, United States, 11432
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      • Ridgewood, New York, United States, 11385
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    • North Carolina
      • Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, 27410
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    • Ohio
      • Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43213
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    • Oklahoma
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73104
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    • South Carolina
      • Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29485
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    • South Dakota
      • Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701
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    • Texas
      • Austin, Texas, United States, 78751
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      • El Paso, Texas, United States, 79935
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      • El Paso, Texas, United States, 79925
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      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77054
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      • San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78251
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      • San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78215
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      • Shenandoah, Texas, United States, 77384
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      • Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479
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    • Utah
      • Layton, Utah, United States, 84041
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    • Virginia
      • Alexandria, Virginia, United States, 22304
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      • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23320
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    • Washington
      • Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98402
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Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 116 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent
  2. Can benefit from passive immunization with antibodies
  3. Medically stable
  4. Negative result from point of care SARS-CoV-2 serology testing at screening
  5. Contraceptive used by women of child bearing potential, condom used by men
  6. Able to understand and comply with study requirements/procedures based on the assessment of the investigator

Sub-study Inclusion criteria which are additional to those in parent study are as follows:

  • The participant has been randomized, dosed, and is ongoing in the PROVENT parent study and is 12±2 months post first dose of blinded IMP.
  • If one or more of the following apply:

    1. Immunocompromised and/or may be at increased risk for an inadequate immune response to a COVID-19 vaccine.
    2. In the opinion of the Investigator, are at increased risk and would benefit from a repeat dose of AZD7442.
  • Documented negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test collected ≤ 3 days prior to sub-study Day 1 or a negative rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test at screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Significant infection or other acute illness, including fever >100°F (>37.8°C) on the day prior to or day of randomization.
  2. History of laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection or any positive SARS-CoV-2 result based on available data at screening.
  3. History of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
  4. Known history of allergy or reaction to any component of the study drug formulation.
  5. Previous hypersensitivity, infusion-related reaction, or severe adverse reaction following administration of a mAb.
  6. Any prior receipt of investigational or licensed vaccine or other mAb/biologic indicated for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 or expected receipt during the period of study follow-up.
  7. Bleeding disorder or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or venepuncture.
  8. Any other significant disease, disorder, or finding. that may significantly increase the risk to the participant because of participation in the study, affect the ability of the participant to participate in the study, or impair interpretation of the study data.
  9. Receipt of any IMP in the preceding 90 days or expected receipt of IMP during the period of study follow-up, or concurrent participation in another interventional study
  10. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  11. Blood drawn in excess of a total of 450 mL (1 unit) for any reason within 30 days prior to randomization.
  12. Employees of the Sponsor involved in planning, executing, supervising, or reviewing the AZD7442 program,, clinical study site staff, or any other individuals involved with the conduct of the study, or immediate family members of such individuals.
  13. In nations, states, or other jurisdictions that for legal or ethical reasons bar the enrollment of participants who lack capacity to provide their own informed consent, such subjects are excluded.

Sub-study Exclusion criteria are as follows:

  1. Patient have received a COVID-19 vaccination ≤ 14 days before sub-study Day1 or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination ≤ 14 days after sub-study Day1. (Such participants can subsequently be included in the study once they have reached >14 days after their last dose of vaccine).
  2. Patient have two or more untreated cardiac risk factors or suspected unstable cardiac disease.
  3. Judgment by the Investigator that the participant should not participate in the study if the participant is unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions, and requirements.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: AZD7442

Approximately 5150 participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio

• Arm 1 (n=approximately 3433) will receive a single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442

  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on parent study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183.
  • Single dose (x 2IM injections) of 600mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183 and Day 366
Other Names:
  • Combination of 2mAbs(AZD8895 and AZD1061)
Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Approximately 5150 participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio

• Arm 2 (n=approximately 1717) will receive saline placebo

Single dose (× 2IM injections) of saline placebo on parent study Day 1.
Experimental: Sub-study AZD7442 Arm 1

Approximately 500 participants will receive AZD7442 in the repeat dose sub-study.

-Sub-study Arm 1 (~ 12 month repeat dose interval): Participants who received AZD7442 300 mg IM on Day 1 of the parent study will receive a second dose of AZD7442 300mg IM on sub-study Day 1.

  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on parent study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183.
  • Single dose (x 2IM injections) of 600mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183 and Day 366
Other Names:
  • Combination of 2mAbs(AZD8895 and AZD1061)
Experimental: Sub-study AZD7442 Arm 2

Approximately 500 participants will receive AZD7442 in the repeat dose sub-study.

-Sub-study Arm 2(~ 6 month repeat dose interval): Participants who received placebo on Day 1 of the parent study will receive their first dose of AZD7442 300mg IM on sub-study Day1 followed by a second dose on sub-study Day 183.

  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on parent study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183.
  • Single dose (x 2IM injections) of 600mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183 and Day 366
Other Names:
  • Combination of 2mAbs(AZD8895 and AZD1061)
Experimental: Sub-study AZD7442 Arm 3
A subset of Arm 1 and Arm 2 participants who will receive additional doses of AZD7442, 600mg, at Day 183 and Day 366 of the sub-study.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on parent study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 1.
  • Single dose (× 2IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183.
  • Single dose (x 2IM injections) of 600mg of AZD7442 on sub-study Day 183 and Day 366
Other Names:
  • Combination of 2mAbs(AZD8895 and AZD1061)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Participants With First Case of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR-positive Symptomatic Illness
Time Frame: 165 Days for primary analysis, 183 days for final analysis
To estimate the efficacy of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of COVID-19 prior to Day 183. Planned to be evaluated through Day 183, however, the number of events required for the primary endpoint was achieved 165 days after the study start date which is displayed in the primary efficacy row below. Final analysis is final data from the study based on the pre-planned 183 days of follow up for this endpoint.
165 Days for primary analysis, 183 days for final analysis
AEs, SAEs, MAAEs, and AESIs Post Dose of IMP
Time Frame: 457 Days, Final analysis
To assess the safety and tolerability of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo
457 Days, Final analysis

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The Incidence of Participants Who Have a Post-treatment Response (Negative at Baseline to Positive at Any Time Post-baseline) for SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Antibodies.
Time Frame: 366 days
To estimate the efficacy of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection
366 days
The Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR-positive Severe or Critical Symptomatic Illness Occurring After Dosing With IMP
Time Frame: 366 Days
To estimate the efficacy of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of severe or critical symptomatic COVID-19
366 Days
The Incidence of COVID-19-related Emergency Department Visits Occurring After Dosing With IMP
Time Frame: 366 days
To estimate the efficacy of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of COVID-19-related Emergency Department visits
366 days
Serum AZD7442 Concentrations, PK Parameters if Data Permit.
Time Frame: 457 days
To assess the pharmacokinetics of AZD7442 administered as a single dose of 300 mg IM
457 days
Incidence of ADA to AZD7442 in Serum
Time Frame: 457 days
To evaluate ADA responses to AZD7442 in serum
457 days

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
AEs, SAEs, MAAEs, and AESIs Post Dose of IMP at Time of Primary Efficacy Analysis
Time Frame: 165 Days
To assess the safety and tolerability of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo
165 Days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Myron Levin, MD, AstraZeneca

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 21, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 16, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

December 8, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 10, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 12, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 6, 2024

Last Verified

December 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All request will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure

IPD Sharing Time Frame

AstraZeneca will meet or exceed data availability as per the commitments made to the EFPIA Pharma Data Sharing Principles. For details of our timelines, please rerefer to our disclosure commitment at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

When a request has been approved AstraZeneca will provide access to the de-identified individual patient-level data in an approved sponsored tool . Signed Data Sharing Agreement (non-negotiable contract for data accessors) must be in place before accessing requested information. Additionally, all users will need to accept the terms and conditions of the SAS MSE to gain access. For additional details, please review the Disclosure Statements at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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