Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials across Phase 1 through Phase 4 evaluate nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332) for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 infections, and post-acute sequelae, alongside pharmacokinetic and bioavailability assessments in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic renal insufficiency. Sponsored by pharmaceutical leaders like Pfizer as well as international hospital and academic networks—including Chinese PLA General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital—these studies range from early safety evaluations to large-scale post-marketing effectiveness trials. Current recruitment statuses vary across the portfolio, encompassing completed, active recruiting, non-recruiting, terminated, and withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06441955 RECRUITING
COVID-19, Long Haul
Well- Konnect Healthcare Services and Research Firm
2024-03-01 PHASE4
NCT05041907 RECRUITING
COVID-19
University of Oxford
2021-09-30 PHASE2
NCT06610643 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Immunocompromised
National Taiwan University Hospital
2024-09-21
NCT05261139 RECRUITING
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-03-07 PHASE3
NCT02735707 RECRUITING
Community-acquired Pneumonia, Influenza, COVID-19
UMC Utrecht
2016-04-11 PHASE3
NCT06792214 RECRUITING
SARS CoV-2 Post-Acute Sequelae
Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
2025-01-03 PHASE4
NCT06397144 WITHDRAWN
Biological Availability; Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2025-08-15 PHASE1
NCT05852873 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Post COVID-19 Condition, Unspecified; SARS-CoV2 Infection; COVID-19
Haukeland University Hospital
2023-05-12 PHASE3
NCT04483960 UNKNOWN
SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19)
University of Melbourne
2020-07-28 PHASE3
NCT05938140 UNKNOWN
COVID-19; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Chinese PLA General Hospital
2023-06-22 PHASE4
NCT05386472 TERMINATED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-06-22 PHASE1
NCT05965726 COMPLETED
Long COVID-19; Long COVID
Kanecia Obie Zimmerman
2023-07-26 PHASE2
NCT05823896 COMPLETED
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome; Long COVID; Long Covid19; COVID-19; POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; Post COVID-19 Condition; Post-COVID Syndrome; Post COVID-19 Condition, Unspecified; Postinfectious Inflammation; Postinfectious Disorder
Karolinska Institutet
2023-05-01 PHASE2
NCT05668091 COMPLETED
Long COVID
Harlan M Krumholz
2023-04-14 PHASE2
NCT05441215 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2022-12-12 PHASE1
NCT05321394 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
2022-03-07 PHASE3
NCT05567952 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-10-19 PHASE2
NCT05545319 WITHDRAWN
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Immunocompromised; Hospitalization; Child, Hospitalized
Pfizer
2022-12-13 PHASE2
NCT05576662 COMPLETED
Post-acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection; Long COVID
Stanford University
2022-11-08 PHASE2
NCT05898672 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics; Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2023-06-09 PHASE1
NCT05438602 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-08-03 PHASE2
NCT05487040 TERMINATED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-09-07 PHASE1
NCT05697055 UNKNOWN
COVID-19
Shandong Provincial Hospital
2023-01-21 PHASE4
NCT05690646 COMPLETED
Cardiac Surgery
China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
2023-01-28 PHASE4
NCT05813600 COMPLETED
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Xiangao Jiang
2022-08
NCT05544786 COMPLETED
Biological Availability
Pfizer
2022-09-28 PHASE1
NCT05525910 COMPLETED
Biological Availability; Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2022-08-31 PHASE1
NCT05491330 COMPLETED
Healthy
Genuine Research Center, Egypt
2022-08-21 PHASE1
NCT05487040 Terminated
COVID-19
Pfizer
2022-09-07 Phase 1
NCT05011513 TERMINATED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2021-08-25 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT05366192 COMPLETED
Safety Issues
RenJi Hospital
2022-05-06 PHASE4
NCT05601167 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Promomed, LLC
2021-02-17 PHASE3
NCT05263921 COMPLETED
Bioavailability
Pfizer
2022-03-10 PHASE1
NCT05263895 COMPLETED
Bioavailability
Pfizer
2022-03-03 PHASE1
NCT05339334 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2022-03-10 PHASE1
NCT05047601 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2021-09-09 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT05178654 WITHDRAWN
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2022-02-22 PHASE1
NCT05339334 Completed
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2022-03-10 Phase 1
NCT05263921 Completed
Bioavailability
Pfizer
2022-03-10 Phase 1
NCT05129475 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-11-12 PHASE1
NCT05032950 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-09-17 PHASE1
NCT04960202 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Pfizer
2021-07-16 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT05005312 COMPLETED
Hepatic Impairment
Pfizer
2021-08-31 PHASE1
NCT05064800 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-09-21 PHASE1
NCT05129475 Completed
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-11-12 Phase 1
NCT04962230 COMPLETED
Healthy Participant
Pfizer
2021-07-15 PHASE1
NCT04909853 COMPLETED
Renal Impairment
Pfizer
2021-06-15 PHASE1
NCT04962022 COMPLETED
Healthy Participant
Pfizer
2021-07-20 PHASE1
NCT04756531 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-02-11 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-11-27)

Check the Nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332) is a reversible covalent inhibitor that directly binds to the catalytic cysteine residue (Cys145) of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro or 3CL protease) with an inhibition constant (Ki) of 3.11 nM. This target binding blocks the essential proteolytic processing of viral polyproteins into functional non-structural proteins, thereby arresting viral replication and mitigating viral load in COVID-19 infection.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.