Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ramipril for the Treatment of COVID-19 (NCT NCT04366050)

NCT ID: NCT04366050

Last Updated: 2023-09-28

Results Overview

The major primary outcome to be evaluated is improving a composite outcome of mortality or need for ICU admission or ventilator use within a 14-day window.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

160 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

14 days

Results posted on

2023-09-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily
Total 2.5 mg Ramipril per day once a day orally for 14 days Intervention: Ramipril Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule: Include description or ramipril from protocol
Placebo
Placebo in the form of a capsule, taken orally for 14 days Placebo oral capsule: Placebo
Overall Study
STARTED
79
35
Overall Study
COMPLETED
68
32
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Ramipril for the Treatment of COVID-19

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily
n=79 Participants
Total 2.5 mg Ramipril per day once a day orally for 14 days Intervention: Ramipril Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule: Include description or ramipril from protocol
Placebo
n=35 Participants
Placebo in the form of a capsule, taken orally for 14 days Placebo oral capsule: Placebo
Total
n=114 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16 • n=99 Participants
46 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 • n=107 Participants
45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
38 Participants
n=99 Participants
20 Participants
n=107 Participants
58 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
41 Participants
n=99 Participants
15 Participants
n=107 Participants
56 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
5 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
10 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
44 Participants
n=99 Participants
23 Participants
n=107 Participants
67 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
22 Participants
n=99 Participants
8 Participants
n=107 Participants
30 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 days

The major primary outcome to be evaluated is improving a composite outcome of mortality or need for ICU admission or ventilator use within a 14-day window.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily
n=79 Participants
Total 2.5 mg Ramipril per day once a day orally for 14 days Intervention: Ramipril Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule: Include description or ramipril from protocol
Placebo
n=35 Participants
Placebo in the form of a capsule, taken orally for 14 days Placebo oral capsule: Placebo
Composite of Mortality or Need for ICU Admission or Ventilator Use
2 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 37 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily
n=79 participants at risk
Total 2.5 mg Ramipril per day once a day orally for 14 days Intervention: Ramipril Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule: Include description or ramipril from protocol
Placebo
n=35 participants at risk
Placebo in the form of a capsule, taken orally for 14 days Placebo oral capsule: Placebo
Cardiac disorders
Cardiopulmonary Failure
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ramipril 2.5mg Orally Daily
n=79 participants at risk
Total 2.5 mg Ramipril per day once a day orally for 14 days Intervention: Ramipril Ramipril 2.5 MG Oral Capsule: Include description or ramipril from protocol
Placebo
n=35 participants at risk
Placebo in the form of a capsule, taken orally for 14 days Placebo oral capsule: Placebo
General disorders
Lightheadedness
2.5%
2/79 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
17.1%
6/35 • Number of events 6 • 28 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea/Vomiting
5.1%
4/79 • Number of events 4 • 28 Days
8.6%
3/35 • Number of events 3 • 28 Days
General disorders
Drenching Sweats
2.5%
2/79 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
5.7%
2/35 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
General disorders
Head or Body Pain
7.6%
6/79 • Number of events 6 • 28 Days
5.7%
2/35 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough/Shortness of Breath/Pulmonary embolus
7.6%
6/79 • Number of events 6 • 28 Days
5.7%
2/35 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
General disorders
Loss of Smell
2.5%
2/79 • Number of events 2 • 28 Days
2.9%
1/35 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
General disorders
Elevated Lab Markers
3.8%
3/79 • Number of events 3 • 28 Days
2.9%
1/35 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular Issues
6.3%
5/79 • Number of events 5 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
General disorders
Rectal Hemorrhage
0.00%
0/79 • 28 Days
2.9%
1/35 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear Infection
0.00%
0/79 • 28 Days
2.9%
1/35 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
Endocrine disorders
Steroid induced Diabetes
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
Gastrointestinal disorders
Worsening GERD
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract Infection
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
Endocrine disorders
Pancreatitis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Throat Swelling
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days
General disorders
Jittery
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • 28 Days
0.00%
0/35 • 28 Days

Additional Information

Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc

UCSD

Phone: 858-246-2201

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place