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Emetine for Viral Outbreaks (a.k.a. EVOLVE Antiviral Initiative)
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of emetine administered orally for symptomatic patients aged 18-65 years infected with the dengue virus. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does emetine reduce 28-day mortality or progression to severe dengue (severe plasma leakage, severe bleeding, or severe organ involvement)? 2. What are the safety outcomes of emetine, including serious adverse events and toxicities? Participants will be asked to: 1. Take either 6mg emetine, 12mg emetine, or a placebo pill for 7 consecutive days as part of the treatment regimen. 2. Have blood samples taken for at least 5 days to monitor viral load, inflammatory markers, and safety parameters. 3. Be monitored by healthcare staff for daily vital signs and symptoms for clinical assessments for 28 days.
Official title: Emetine for Viral Outbreaks: A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Emetine for Dengue Fever (a.k.a. EVOLVE Antiviral Initiative)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
600
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2029-05-03
Last Updated
2025-12-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Emetine Hydrochloride 6mg
To administer Emetine Hydrochloride 6mg orally for 10 consecutive days to evaluate the efficacy and safety of emetine for symptomatic dengue patients.
Placebo
Participant take a placebo for 10 consecutive days.
Emetine Hydrochloride 12mg
To administer Emetine Hydrochloride 12mg orally for 10 consecutive days to evaluate the efficacy and safety of emetine for symptomatic dengue patients.
Locations (2)
Johns Hopkins University, Division of Infectious Disease
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Bharatpur Hospital
Bharatpur-10, Chitwan, Nepal