Phase III Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of AZD7442 for Post- Exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Adults (STORM CHASER)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04625972 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : November 12, 2020
Results First Posted : October 25, 2022
Last Update Posted : October 25, 2022
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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COVID-19 | Drug: AZD7442 Drug: Placebo | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 1132 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Prevention |
Official Title: | 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 Post-exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 |
Actual Study Start Date : | December 2, 2020 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | April 7, 2021 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | July 25, 2022 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: AZD7442
Participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive a single dose (× 2 IM injections) of either 300 mg of AZD7442 (n = approximately 750) or saline placebo (n = approximately 375) on Day 1.
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Drug: AZD7442
Single dose (× 2 IM injections) of 300 mg of AZD7442 on Day 1.
Other Name: A combination of 2 mAbs (AZD8895 and AZD1061) |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive a single dose (× 2 IM injections) of either 300 mg of AZD7442 (n = approximately 750) or saline placebo (n = approximately 375) on Day 1.
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Drug: Placebo
Single dose (× 2 IM injections) of saline placebo on Day 1. |
- Number of Participants With First Case of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Positive Symptomatic Illness [ Time Frame: Planned to be evaluated through Day 183, however, the number of participants required was achieved 127 days after the study start date ]To estimate the efficacy of a single IM dose of AZD7442 compared to placebo for the prevention of COVID-19

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 120 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent
- Adults with potential exposure, within 8 days, to a specific identified individual with laboratory-confirmed SARS-COV-2 infection, symptomatic or asymptomatic
- Participants must not have had COVID-19 symptoms within 10 days of dosing
- Negative result from point of care SARS-CoV-2 serology test at screening
- Contraception used by women of childbearing potential, condom by men
- Able to understand and comply with study requirements/procedures based on the assessment of the investigator
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection or SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity at screening.
- History of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
- Known history of allergy or reaction to any component of the study drug formulation.
- Previous hypersensitivity, infusion-related reaction, or severe adverse reaction following administration of a mAb.
- 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.
- Clinically significant bleeding disorder or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or venipuncture.
- Any other significant disease, disorder, or finding that, in the judgement of the investigator, 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.
- 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.
- Currently pregnant or breast feeding.
- Blood drawn in excess of a total of 450 mL (1 unit) for any reason within 30 days prior to randomization.
- 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.
- 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.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04625972

Principal Investigator: | Myron Levin, MD | AstraZeneca |
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Responsible Party: | AstraZeneca |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04625972 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
D8850C00003 |
First Posted: | November 12, 2020 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | October 25, 2022 |
Last Update Posted: | October 25, 2022 |
Last Verified: | October 2022 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
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 |
Supporting Materials: |
Study Protocol Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) |
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 |
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 |
URL: | https://astrazenecagroup-dt.pharmacm.com/DT/Home |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | Yes |
Post exposure COVID-19 |
COVID-19 Respiratory Tract Infections Infections Pneumonia, Viral Pneumonia Virus Diseases |
Coronavirus Infections Coronaviridae Infections Nidovirales Infections RNA Virus Infections Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases |