COVID-19 antibody drug trial halted early — little data to show
NCT ID NCT05081388
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new antibody drug (REGN14256) alone or with imdevimab in 25 adults with mild COVID-19 and no risk factors for severe illness. The goal was to check safety and whether the drug could lower virus levels. However, the trial was terminated early, so we have no clear results on how well it worked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- REGN14256 and imdevimab (antibody drugs)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a treatment option for COVID-19 patients without severe disease risk.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 25 participants, so no conclusions can be drawn. Early-phase studies often fail to show benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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Jun 2022
- 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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12 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Phase 1 will enroll adult patients (≥18 years of age), Phase 2 will enroll adult patients, Phase 3 will enroll adult patients and an additional adolescent cohort of patients (≥12 and \<18 years of age) Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. For the adolescent cohort in Phase 3 only: Weighs ≥40 kg at randomization 2. Has SARS-CoV-2-positive antigen or molecular diagnostic test (by validated SARSCoV-2 antigen, RT-PCR, or other molecular diagnostic assay, using an appropriate sample such as nasopharyngeal \[NP\], nasal, oropharyngeal \[OP\], or saliva) ≤72 hours prior to randomization. A historical record of a positive result is acceptable as long as the sample was collected ≤72 hours prior to randomization 3. Has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (as determined by the investigator) with onset ≤7 days before randomization, and doesn't have a medical condition or other factors associated with high risk for progression to severe COVID-19 as outlined in the exclusion criteria 4. Maintains O2 saturation ≥93% on room air Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a medical condition or other factors associated with high risk for progression to severe COVID-19: 1. Cancer 2. Cardiovascular disease (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease or hypertension) 3. Chronic lung disease including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma (moderate to severe), interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension 4. Chronic kidney disease at any stage 5. Chronic liver disease (such as alcohol-related, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis) 6. Dementia or other chronic neurological condition 7. Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2) 8. Immunodeficiency disease or taking immunosuppressive treatment 9. Medical-related technological dependence \[for example, tracheostomy, gastrostomy, or positive pressure ventilation (not related to COVID-19)\] 10. Neurodevelopmental disorder (for example, cerebral palsy) or other condition that confers medical complexity (for example, genetic or metabolic syndromes and severe congenital anomalies) 11. Overweight (defined as BMI \>25 kg/m2) or obesity (defined as BMI ≥30 kg/m2) 12. Poorly controlled HIV infection or AIDS 13. Pregnancy 14. Sickle cell disease or thalassemia 15. Stroke or cerebrovascular disease 2. Prior, current (at randomization) or planned use (within time period given per CDC guidance \[90 days\]) of any authorized or approved vaccine for COVID-19 3. Was admitted to a hospital for COVID-19 prior to randomization, or is hospitalized (inpatient) for any reason at randomization 4. Has a known prior SARS-CoV-2 infection or positive SARS-CoV-2 serologic test 5. Has a positive SARS-CoV-2 antigen or molecular diagnostic test from a sample collected \>72 hours prior to randomization 6. Has participated, or is participating, in a clinical research study evaluating COVID-19 convalescent plasma, mAbs against SARS-CoV-2, or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) within 3 months or within 5 half-lives of the investigational product (whichever is longer) prior to the screening visit 7. Prior, current, or any of the following treatments: COVID-19 convalescent plasma, mAbs against SARS-CoV-2, IVIG (any indication), systemic corticosteroids (any indication), or COVID-19 treatments (authorized, approved, or investigational) 8. Has known active infection with influenza or other non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory pathogen, confirmed by a diagnostic test 9. Has been discharged, or is planned to be discharged, to a quarantine center 10. Has participated, is participating, or plans to participate in a clinical research study evaluating any authorized, approved, or investigational vaccine for COVID-19 11. For Phase 1only: Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who are unwilling to practice highly effective contraception prior to the initial dose/start of the first treatment and for at least 6 months after study drug administration as described in the protocol Note: Other protocol-defined inclusion/ exclusion criteria apply
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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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AGA Clinical Trials
Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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Advanced Diagnostics Clinic, River Oaks Hospital and Clinics
Houston, Texas, 77027, United States
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Ark Clinical Research
Long Beach, California, 90806, United States
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Bio-Medical Research LLC
Miami, Florida, 33184, United States
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Carolina Medical Research
Clinton, South Carolina, 29325, United States
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Charisma Research and Medical Center
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Chicago Clinical Research Institute
Chicago, Illinois, 60607, United States
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Forte Family Practice
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89103, United States
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Global Medical Trials
Miami, Florida, 33174, United States
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IACT Health
Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States
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NYC H+H / Jacobi Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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New York Health and Hospitals / Lincoln
The Bronx, New York, 10451, United States
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Olive Branch Family Medical Center
Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654, United States
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PNS Clinical Research, LLC
Mission Viejo, California, 92691, United States
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PharmaTex Research, LLC
Amarillo, Texas, 79109, United States
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Project 4 Research, Inc.
Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
La Mesa, California, 91941, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Ft. Pierce, Florida, 34982, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, 33470, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Dayton, Ohio, 45409, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Regeneron Research Site
Houston, Texas, 77093, United States
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Triple O Research Institute, P.A.
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States
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Universal Medical and Research Center, LLC
Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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