Evaluating Paxlovid for COVID-19 in Patients with Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

Efficiency and Safety of Paxlovid for the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients With Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

Phase 4 Interventional Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT05938140

This study is testing if the antiviral treatment Paxlovid is safe and helpful for people with severe chronic kidney disease who also have COVID-19.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05938140 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment, in patients suffering from severe chronic kidney disease who are also infected with COVID-19. It is a prospective, single-center, open-label, and self-controlled study, focusing on patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 ml/min/1.73m². Given the heightened risk of severe outcomes in this population, the study seeks to determine if Paxlovid can be safely administered and provide therapeutic benefits. The research will involve monitoring patient responses and potential side effects associated with the treatment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Not a fit: Patients with severe liver injury, those requiring ventilator assistance, or those allergic to components of Paxlovid may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safe and effective treatment option for COVID-19 patients with severe chronic kidney disease, potentially reducing hospitalization and mortality rates.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the use of Paxlovid in this specific population, other studies have shown promising results for antiviral treatments in high-risk COVID-19 patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years old
* Patients with chronic kidney disease above stage 4 (eGFR \<30ml/min/1.73m2)
* with positive DNA test or antigen test for COVID-19
* Agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form voluntarily

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergic to any component of nimatevir/ritonavir tablets.
* Drugs that are being or need to be taken that are prohibited to be combined with nimatevir tablets or ritonavir tablets as specified in the instructions (including, but not limited to: methidine, amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine, simvastatin, voriconazole, fusidic acid, rifabutine, rifampicin, colchicine, clozapine, quinoline) thiopine, cisapride, simvastatin, dixima, surazadine, fluoxam, oral midazolam and triazolam etc.)
* Renal transplantation failure is taking an immune agent that namatavir tablets/ritonavir tablets can not combine.
* Severe liver injury (Child-Pugh C) or acute liver failure.
* Critically ill patients requiring ventilator-assisted respiratory support.
* patients who cannot take the whole tablet.
* HIV infection with a viral load greater than 400 copies/ml.
* Suspected or confirmed active systemic infections, other than coronavirus pneumonia, that may have an impact on the evaluation of the study.
* Uremia-related complications include acute heart failure, respiratory failure, severe chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
* Patients who are pregnant or are planning a recent pregnancy.
* The researchers didn't consider the patients to be eligible for the study.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions COVID-19Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.