New RSV pill shows promise in early human trial
NCT ID NCT06170242
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental oral drug called EDP-323 in 142 healthy adults who were deliberately infected with RSV. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can reduce the amount of virus in the nose compared to a placebo. Results will help determine if EDP-323 could be a future treatment for RSV.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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142 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * An informed consent document signed and dated by the subject. * Age 18 to 55 years, inclusive. * In good health with no history of major medical conditions. * A total body weight ≥ 50 kg and Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18 kg/m2 and ≤ 35kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or nursing females * Acute or chronic medical illness * History of, or currently active, symptoms or signs suggestive of upper or lower respiratory tract (URT or LRT) infection within 4 weeks prior to the first study visit. * Abnormal lung function * Positive for HIV, active hepatitis B or C test * Nose or nasopharynx abnormalities * Receipt of any investigational drug within 3 months prior to the planned date of viral challenge/first dose of study drug
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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hVIVO Services Limited
London, United Kingdom
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