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The prophylactic effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Novel Corona virus

The prophylactic effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Novel Corona virus (COVID-19) in health care providers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20151222025660N2
Enrollment
90
Registered
2020-05-04
Start date
2020-04-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

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

Conditions

COVID-19. COVID-19, virus identified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: They will receive 400 mg of hydroxychloroquine (Tehran Darou, Iran) a week for eight weeks and also this group will receive routine care for Corona's new disease. I

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: consent to participate in the study People working in medical centers in Arak city Lack of sensitivity to hydroxychloroquine Lack of G6PD Lack of porphyria No breastfeeding No pregnancy Lack of diabetes, kidney , liver and skin disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of desire to continue studying Having major side effects from medication

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The number of confirmed cases. Timepoint: At the beginning and 2 months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Checklist.;Serum CRP levels and cellular immunity (cd8 / cd4 ratio) are assessed at the beginning and end of the study for all subjects. Timepoint: At the beginning and 2 months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Checklist.;The two groups will also be examined in terms of disease severity (need for intubation, ICU hospitalization) and absolute lymphocyte count. Timepoint: At the beginning and 2 months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Ramin Parvizrad

Arak University of Medical Sciences

r.parvizrad@arakmu.ac.ir+98 86 3222 0099

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026