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Study to Assess the Efficacy of Baloxavir Marboxil Versus Placebo to Reduce Onward Transmission of Influenza A or B in Households

A Phase IIIB, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Efficacy Study of Baloxavir Marboxil for the Reduction of Direct Transmission of Influenza From Otherwise Healthy Patients to Household Contacts

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03969212
Enrollment
4138
Registered
2019-05-31
Start date
2019-10-10
Completion date
2024-05-10
Last updated
2025-07-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Influenza

Brief summary

Otherwise healthy index patients (IP) are randomized to either baloxavir marboxil or placebo if their influenza symptoms onset was within 48 hours of screening. Their households are enrolled within 24 hours of randomization if at least 1 household contacts (HHC) have not received influenza vaccine within 6 months of screening and if all HHC screen negative for influenza infection. The main endpoints are assessed based on multiple respiratory swabs, obtained from both IP and HHC up to 9 (+/-1) days post IP randomization, and through the assessment of symptoms.

Interventions

IPs less than 12 years old will receive either 2 mg/kg (if weight less than 20 kg) or 40 mg (if weight more than or equal to 20 kg) of Baloxavir Marboxil as oral suspension. IPs more than or equal to 12 years old will receive either 40 mg (if weight less than 80 kg) or 80 mg (if weight more than or equal to 80 kg) of Baloxavir Marboxil as tablets. HHCs of IPs will not receive study medication.

DRUGPlacebo

IPs less than 12 years old will receive placebo oral suspension and those above 12 years will receive placebo tablets. HHCs of IPs will not receive study medication.

Sponsors

Hoffmann-La Roche
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Index Patients (IPs): * Able to comply with the study protocol per investigator judgment. * Diagnosed with acute influenza infection by investigator. * Polymerase chain reaction \[PCR\] (+) or Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test \[RIDT\] (+) for influenza A/B based on cobas® SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A/B or other point-of-care / local laboratory results. * PCR (-) or antigen test (-) for SARS-CoV-2 based on cobas® SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A/B test or other point-of-care / local laboratory result * Presence of (a) fever (\>=38.0 °C per tympanic or rectal thermometer; \>=37.5 °C per axillary, oral or forehead/temporal thermometer) or (b) any influenza symptoms (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue). * The time interval between the onset of fever or influenza symptoms and the pre-dose examinations is 48 hours or less. * IP lives in a household where: (1) No HHC is known to have been diagnosed with influenza or SARS-CoV-2 infection by a healthcare professional (HCP) in the past 4 weeks; (2) All HHCs are expected to meet the key HHC inclusion criteria; (3) \>=1 HHCs are expected to participate in the full study who have not received the influenza vaccine within 6 months prior to screening. * Women of childbearing potential: Agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraceptive measures specified in the protocol All HHCs (Part 1): * PCR (-) or RIDT (-) based on cobas® SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A/B or other local point-of-care / local laboratory result. * PCR (-) or antigen test (-) for SARS-CoV-2 based on cobas® SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A/B or other POC / local laboratory result. * HHC lives with no HHC who will be present in the home at any time during the study and who meets any HHC

Exclusion criteria

. * HHC lives with no HHC who does not meet HHC inclusion criteria (part 1). * HHC lives in a household where ≥1 HHCs meet all of the following: Start screening within 24 hours after IP randomization; Have NOT received the influenza vaccine within 6 months prior to screening; and Fulfill full study HHC inclusion criteria part 2. Full study HHCs (part 2) intended for full study must meet the following additional criteria for study entry: * Agree to participate in the full study. * Able to comply with the study protocol per investigator judgment * No influenza symptoms within 7 days prior to screening. Alternatively, mild symptoms are permissible if determined by the investigator to be due to a preexisting condition. * Temperature \<38.0 °C (tympanic). * Will reside in the index patient's house for at least 7 of the next 9 days and will be present for scheduled study visits. * Willing and able to measure and record temperature, or have another household member perform the task on his or her behalf. Furthermore, a responsible adult will assume responsibility to oversee or perform this task on behalf of minors. * In the 6 months prior to screening: a) Has not been diagnosed with influenza by a healthcare professional b) Has not received BXM, peramivir, laninamivir, oseltamivir, zanamivir, rimantadine, umifenovir, favipiravir or amantadine. * Does not have a moderate or worse active infections OR infections requiring systemic (e.g., oral or intravenous) or otherwise internally administered (e.g., inhaled, intrathecal) antibiotic/antiviral/antifungal therapy, (topical therapies for mild external infections allowed).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 5Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5The virological transmission was determined based on Polymerase Chain Reaction Positive (PCR+) influenza test results. The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 5) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 5 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with that of the respective IP, irrespective of being symptomatic or asymptomatic. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Households (HHs) With Virological Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 5Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5Percentage of households with at least one HHC who met the primary endpoint of virological transmission by Day 5 are reported here. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.
Percentage of HHs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 5Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5Percentage of HHs with at least one HHC who meets the symptomatic transmission by Day 5 endpoint are reported here. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.
Percentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with the respective IP, irrespective of being symptomatic or asymptomatic including: 1. all HHC meeting primary endpoint, AND 2. all HHC cases detected after Day 5 meeting the following criteria: 2a. included HHC case was in an HH where another HHC had already met the primary endpoint OR 2b. included HHC case was PCR+ bearing an amino acid substitution of isoleucine for another amino acid at position 38 (I38X) in the polymerase acidic (PA) protein (PA/I38X substitution) or amino acid substitution of threonine to lysine at position 20 in the PA protein for influenza B only (PA/T20K). The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach.
Percentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who met the virological transmission by Day 9 endpoint and developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had 1. temperature ≥38.0°C and one respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. one respiratory and one general systemic symptom (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue), with or without fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory symptoms (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.
Percentage of HHCs With Any Virological Infection by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9Virological infection was defined as HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization based on PCR influenza test results. The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who met the virological infection by Day 9 endpoint. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach.
Percentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 5Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 5) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 5 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with that of respective IP, & developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years old were symptomatic if 1. Presence of temperature ≥38.0 Celsius (C) and 1 respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. Presence of 1 respiratory symptom and 1 general systemic symptom (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue), with/without a fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years old were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory tract infection signs or symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, or rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.
Percentage of HHCs With Any Symptomatic Infection by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization and developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had (1) a temperature ≥38.0°C and one respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or (2) one respiratory and one systemic symptom (headache, chills, muscle/joint pain, fatigue), with or without fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.
Percentage of HHs With Any Symptomatic Infection at HH Level by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9Percentage of HHs with at least one HHC who meets the endpoint of any symptomatic infection by Day 9 are reported here. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had 1. a temperature ≥38.0°C &1 respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. 1 respiratory & 1 systemic symptom (headache, chills, muscle/joint pain, fatigue), with/without fever. HHCs ≥2 & \<12 years were symptomatic if the temperature was ≥38.0°C & had upper respiratory symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to preexisting comorbidity. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.
Number of IPs With Adverse Events (AEs)Baseline up to Day 9 (for IPs ≥12 years old) and Day 21 (for IPs <12 years old)An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and regardless of causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal (investigational) product.
Number of IPs With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Baseline up to Day 9 (for IPs ≥12 years old) and Day 21 (for IPs <12 years old)A SAE is any significant hazard, contraindication, side effect that is fatal or life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of an existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, is a congenital anomaly or birth defect, is medically significant or requires intervention to prevent one or other of the outcomes listed above.
Percentage of HHs With Any Virological Infection at HH Level by Day 9Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9Virological infection at the HH level was defined as the HHs with at least one HHC who met the endpoint of any virological infection by Day 9. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.

Countries

Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants with acute influenza infection (Index participants \[IPs\]) and their household contacts (HHCs) took part in the study across 142 investigative sites in 15 countries from 10 October 2019 to 10 May 2024. A total of 4138 participants, 1457 IPs, and 2681 HHCs, were included in the study.

Pre-assignment details

IPs received baloxavir marboxil or placebo in a 1:1 ratio, and their evaluable HHCs were assessed for influenza symptoms. No treatment was administered to the HHCs. Data was not collected at 'household' level in this study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo: IPs
IPs were randomized in this arm to receive a single dose of matching placebo orally as a tablet or oral suspension based on their weight and age.
731
Baloxavir Marboxil: IPs
IPs were randomized in this arm to receive a single dose of baloxavir marboxil orally based on their weight and age.
726
Placebo: HHCs
HHCs related to IPs randomized to the placebo arm were evaluated for influenza transmission (either virological or symptomatic) up to Day 9 of the observation period without any treatment being administered.
1,336
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCs
HHCs related to IPs randomized to the baloxavir marboxil arm were evaluated for influenza transmission (either virological or symptomatic) up to Day 9 of the observation period without any treatment being administered.
1,341
Total4,134

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event1000
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up2222
Overall StudyPhysician Decision0010
Overall StudyProtocol Violation0001
Overall StudyReason not Specified22232826
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject713511

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalPlacebo: IPsBaloxavir Marboxil: IPsPlacebo: HHCsBaloxavir Marboxil: HHCs
Age, Customized
12-17 years
495 Participants120 Participants118 Participants133 Participants124 Participants
Age, Customized
18-64 years
3063 Participants546 Participants543 Participants985 Participants989 Participants
Age, Customized
2-11 years
433 Participants65 Participants65 Participants152 Participants151 Participants
Age, Customized
65-84 years
132 Participants0 Participants0 Participants61 Participants71 Participants
Age, Customized
≥ 85 years
11 Participants0 Participants0 Participants5 Participants6 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
488 Participants83 Participants83 Participants169 Participants153 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3557 Participants646 Participants633 Participants1133 Participants1145 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
89 Participants2 Participants10 Participants34 Participants43 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
31 Participants7 Participants7 Participants9 Participants8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1120 Participants196 Participants190 Participants370 Participants364 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
140 Participants28 Participants19 Participants47 Participants46 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
17 Participants3 Participants0 Participants9 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
10 Participants0 Participants0 Participants10 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
150 Participants14 Participants15 Participants74 Participants47 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2666 Participants483 Participants495 Participants817 Participants871 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2215 Participants377 Participants389 Participants740 Participants709 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1919 Participants354 Participants337 Participants596 Participants632 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 7260 / 723
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 7260 / 723
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 7261 / 723

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 5

The virological transmission was determined based on Polymerase Chain Reaction Positive (PCR+) influenza test results. The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 5) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 5 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with that of the respective IP, irrespective of being symptomatic or asymptomatic. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5

Population: The primary household contacts analysis set (PAS-HC) included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 513.42 percentage of HHCs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 59.50 percentage of HHCs
Comparison: The odds ratio (OR) shown represents the odds of Baloxavir Marboxil (BMX) versus the odds of Placebo.p-value: =0.01395.38% CI: [0.5, 0.93]GEE
Secondary

Number of IPs With Adverse Events (AEs)

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and regardless of causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal (investigational) product.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 9 (for IPs ≥12 years old) and Day 21 (for IPs <12 years old)

Population: Safety IP Set included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment. One participant was randomized to placebo but received baloxavir and is counted in the Baloxavir arm.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Placebo: HHCsNumber of IPs With Adverse Events (AEs)51 Participants
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsNumber of IPs With Adverse Events (AEs)33 Participants
Secondary

Number of IPs With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

A SAE is any significant hazard, contraindication, side effect that is fatal or life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of an existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, is a congenital anomaly or birth defect, is medically significant or requires intervention to prevent one or other of the outcomes listed above.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 9 (for IPs ≥12 years old) and Day 21 (for IPs <12 years old)

Population: Safety IP Set included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment. One participant was randomized to placebo but received baloxavir and is counted in the Baloxavir arm.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Placebo: HHCsNumber of IPs With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)2 Participants
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsNumber of IPs With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)1 Participants
Secondary

Percentage of HHCs With Any Symptomatic Infection by Day 9

The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization and developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had (1) a temperature ≥38.0°C and one respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or (2) one respiratory and one systemic symptom (headache, chills, muscle/joint pain, fatigue), with or without fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B and received study drug and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline. Overall number analyzed is the number of participants with data available for analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)Dispersion
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Any Symptomatic Infection by Day 98.71 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 6.49
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Any Symptomatic Infection by Day 96.43 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 4.61
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.49, 1.07]Two-Sided P-value
Secondary

Percentage of HHCs With Any Virological Infection by Day 9

Virological infection was defined as HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization based on PCR influenza test results. The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who met the virological infection by Day 9 endpoint. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B and received study drug and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline. Overall number analyzed is the number of participants with data available for analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)Dispersion
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Any Virological Infection by Day 918.68 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 15.36
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Any Virological Infection by Day 913.98 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 11.31
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.53, 0.94]Two-Sided P-value
Secondary

Percentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 5

The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 5) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 5 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with that of respective IP, & developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years old were symptomatic if 1. Presence of temperature ≥38.0 Celsius (C) and 1 respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. Presence of 1 respiratory symptom and 1 general systemic symptom (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue), with/without a fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years old were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory tract infection signs or symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, or rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5

Population: PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)Dispersion
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 57.61 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 5.66
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 55.80 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 4.1
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.p-value: =0.15595.38% CI: [0.5, 1.12]GEE model
Secondary

Percentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 9

The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who met the virological transmission by Day 9 endpoint and developed symptoms at any time during the study. The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had 1. temperature ≥38.0°C and one respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. one respiratory and one general systemic symptom (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue), with or without fever. HHCs ≥2 and \<12 years were symptomatic if the presence of temperature was ≥38.0°C and had upper respiratory symptoms (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, fatigue). Symptoms must be either new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to a preexisting comorbidity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline. Overall number analyzed is the number of participants with data available for analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 98.26 percentage of HHCs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission by Day 96.15 percentage of HHCs
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.48, 1.09]Two-Sided P-value
Secondary

Percentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 9

The adjusted incidence (cumulative proportion of events by Day 9) rate is reported here. This is defined as percentage of HHCs who tested PCR+ for influenza by Day 9 post IP randomization with virus subtype matching with the respective IP, irrespective of being symptomatic or asymptomatic including: 1. all HHC meeting primary endpoint, AND 2. all HHC cases detected after Day 5 meeting the following criteria: 2a. included HHC case was in an HH where another HHC had already met the primary endpoint OR 2b. included HHC case was PCR+ bearing an amino acid substitution of isoleucine for another amino acid at position 38 (I38X) in the polymerase acidic (PA) protein (PA/I38X substitution) or amino acid substitution of threonine to lysine at position 20 in the PA protein for influenza B only (PA/T20K). The adjusted incidence rates presented were estimated using a GEE approach.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HC analysis set included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline. Overall number analyzed included number of HHCs with data available for analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)Dispersion
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 915.40 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 12.2
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHCs With Virological Influenza Transmission by Day 910.77 percentage of HHCs95.38% Confidence Interval 8.41
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.48, 0.91]GEE model
Secondary

Percentage of HHs With Any Symptomatic Infection at HH Level by Day 9

Percentage of HHs with at least one HHC who meets the endpoint of any symptomatic infection by Day 9 are reported here. HHCs ≥12 years were symptomatic if they had 1. a temperature ≥38.0°C &1 respiratory symptom (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion) or 2. 1 respiratory & 1 systemic symptom (headache, chills, muscle/joint pain, fatigue), with/without fever. HHCs ≥2 & \<12 years were symptomatic if the temperature was ≥38.0°C & had upper respiratory symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea). Symptoms must be new or have worsened versus baseline in HHC with baseline symptoms due to preexisting comorbidity. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HH included all households of randomized IPs that were PCR+ at screening and with at least one HHC enrolled for the full study. The IPs should be a part of the PAS-IP which includes all randomized IPs with at least one HHC in the PAS-HC. PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Any Symptomatic Infection at HH Level by Day 912.9 percentage of HHs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Any Symptomatic Infection at HH Level by Day 99.5 percentage of HHs
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.48, 1.04]
Secondary

Percentage of HHs With Any Virological Infection at HH Level by Day 9

Virological infection at the HH level was defined as the HHs with at least one HHC who met the endpoint of any virological infection by Day 9. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 9

Population: PAS-HH included all households of randomized IPs that were PCR+ at screening and with at least one HHC enrolled for the full study. The IPs should be a part of the PAS-IP which includes all randomized IPs with at least one HHC in the PAS-HC. PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Any Virological Infection at HH Level by Day 924.3 percentage of HHs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Any Virological Infection at HH Level by Day 920.1 percentage of HHs
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.59, 1.06]
Secondary

Percentage of HHs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 5

Percentage of HHs with at least one HHC who meets the symptomatic transmission by Day 5 endpoint are reported here. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5

Population: PAS-HH included all households of randomized IPs that were PCR+ at screening and with at least one HHC enrolled for the full study. The IPs should be a part of the PAS-IP which includes all randomized IPs with at least one HHC in the PAS-HC. PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A or B, received the study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 511.9 percentage of HHs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of HHs With Symptomatic Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 58.6 percentage of HHs
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.46, 1.04]
Secondary

Percentage of Households (HHs) With Virological Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 5

Percentage of households with at least one HHC who met the primary endpoint of virological transmission by Day 5 are reported here. 'Number of participants analyzed' is the number of IPs in the PAS-IP set.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) to Day 5

Population: Primary Households Analysis Set (PAS-HH) included all households of randomized IPs that were PCR+ at screening and with at least one HHC enrolled for the full study. IPs should be a part of the Primary Index Patients Analysis Set (PAS-IP) which includes all randomized IPs with at least 1 HHC in the PAS-HC. PAS-HC included unvaccinated HHCs who were linked to households where the IP was baseline PCR+ for influenza A/B, received study drug, and where all contacts were PCR negative at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Placebo: HHCsPercentage of Households (HHs) With Virological Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 519.5 percentage of HHs
Baloxavir Marboxil: HHCsPercentage of Households (HHs) With Virological Influenza Transmission at Household Level by Day 515.5 percentage of HHs
Comparison: The OR shown represents the odds of BMX versus the odds of Placebo.95.38% CI: [0.55, 1.06]

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026