CompletedPhase 2

ImPROving Quality of LIFe in the Long COVID Patient

Sweden219 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of orally administered nirmatrelvir/ritonavir compared with placebo/ritonavir to improve quality of life in non-hospitalized adult participants suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. The subject has given written consent to participate in the study.
. ≥18 years of age at the time of the Screening Visit.
. Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) according to the WHO definition.
. EQ-5D-5L VAS ≤ 50
. All fertile participants must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception for the duration of the study and 28 days after last intake of the IMP.

Exclusion criteria

. Other non-related conditions with PACS like symptoms.
. Renal function eGFR eGFRCysC \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
. Not able to comply with the study protocol.
. Previous Paxlovid treatment.
. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
. Drug-drug interaction with ongoing treatment, including concomitant use of any medications or substances that are strong inducers of CYP3A4 within 28 days prior to first dose of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and during study treatment.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in quality of life over time

Timeframe: Baseline and day 16

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05823896

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-28

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