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NCT04575584 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Efficacy and Safety of Molnupiravir (MK-4482) in Hospitalized Adult Participants With COVID-19 (MK-4482-001)

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
304
Enrollment target

NCT04575584: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

NCT04575584 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 304 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (129% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04575584, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
304 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of molnupiravir (MK-4482) compared to placebo. The primary hypothesis is that molnupiravir is superior to placebo as assessed by the rate of sustained recovery through Day 29.

Primary Outcome

The median time to sustained recovery is reported. Sustained recovery is defined as 1) the participant is alive and not hospitalized; or 2) the participant is alive and medically ready for discharge as determined by the investigator.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Molnupiravir

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 304 participants
Start Date 2020-10-19
Est. Completion 2021-08-11
Phase Phase 2
Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

Why NCT04575584 stopped before completion

NCT04575584 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 304 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (129% higher).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04575584 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04575584 about?

NCT04575584 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy and Safety of Molnupiravir (MK-4482) in Hospitalized Adult Participants With COVID-19 (MK-4482-001)". This study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of molnupiravir (MK-4482) compared to placebo. The primary hypothesis is that molnupiravir is superior to placebo as assessed by the rate of sustained recovery through Day 29.

What is the current status of trial NCT04575584?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 304 participants. The study started on 2020-10-19. Estimated completion is 2021-08-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04575584?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Molnupiravir (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04575584?

This trial is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04575584's enrollment target sits among peer trials

304 166th of 2000 higher than 1,834 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04575584, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04575584 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.