Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:39 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:39 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04429867
Brief Summary:
The primary objective is to assess the impact of hydroxychloroquine in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and risk factors for severe/critical disease.
Detailed Description:
This study will utilize a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded design. Patients admitted with confirmed COVID-19, and at least 1 of the following: requiring oxygen supplementation (≤4 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula or increase from baseline), bilateral infiltrates on CT/CXR, age \>65, diabetes, hypertension, BMI \> 35, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer (hematologic malignancies, lung cancer, and metastatic disease), will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to hydroxychloroquine 400 mg PO BID x 2 doses, then 200 mg PO BID x 8 doses or placebo at a matching schedule.
Study:
NCT04429867
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04429867