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Clesrovimab (MK-1654) in Infants and Children at Increased Risk for Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease (MK-1654-007)

Clesrovimab (MK-1654) in Infants and Children at Increased Risk for Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease (MK-1654-007)

Not Recruiting
1 years and younger
All
Phase 3

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Overview

This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of clesrovimab compared to palivizumab as assessed by the proportion of participants experiencing adverse events (AEs).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants at increased risk for severe RSV infection recommended to receive palivizumab in accordance with national or local guidelines or professional society recommendations.
  • Is available to complete the follow-up period.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Requires mechanical ventilation at time of enrollment.
  • Has a life expectancy <6 months.
  • Has known hepatic or renal dysfunction, or chronic seizure disorder.
  • Is hospitalized at the time of randomization unless discharge is expected within 7 days after randomization.
  • Has severe immunodeficiency or is severely immunocompromised.
  • Has known hypersensitivity to any component of clesrovimab or palivizumab.

Study details
    RSV Infection

NCT04938830

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

28 November 2025

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