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Melatonin and Covid-19

Study of therapeutic effect of melatonin in patients with COVID-19 : a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210505051197N1
Enrollment
96
Registered
2021-07-18
Start date
2021-07-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

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

Conditions

covid-19. COVID-19 Disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1: 6 mg Melatonin (2 tablets of 3 mg melatonin made by Simorgh Pharmaceutical Company) is given orally every night for 5 nights. Intervention 2: Intervention group2:

Sponsors

Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: RT-PCR test positive for SARS-CoV-2 criteria for patients with moderate symptoms:evidence of lower respiratory disease( dyspnea, Chest compression ?..) oxygen saturation (SpO2) between 90 to 93% lung infiltrates30 breaths/min oxygen saturation (SpO2) 50%

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patients with mild symptoms diabetes hypertension pregnant women those who have already been in clinical trial with other drugs. Age less than 18 years

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
C-Reactive Protein serum levels. Timepoint: Morning of the first day (before the intervention), fourth day (day after the third intervention) and sixth day (day after the last intervention). Method of measurement: By ELISA.;Erythrocyte sedimentation rate serum levels. Timepoint: Morning of the first day (before the intervention), fourth day (day after the third intervention) and sixth day (day after the last intervention). Method of measurement: erythrocyte sedimentation rate per hour.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome of the disease. Timepoint: Morning of the first day (before the intervention), fourth day (day after the third intervention) and sixth day (day after the last intervention). Method of measurement: Reduction of clinical sign and symptoms, no need for supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.;Ferritin. Timepoint: Morning of the first day (before the intervention), fourth day (day after the third intervention) and sixth day (day after the last intervention). Method of measurement: by ELISA.;VitD(25OH). Timepoint: Morning of the first day (before the intervention), fourth day (day after the third intervention) and sixth day (day after the last intervention). Method of measurement: by ELISA.;Days of hospitalization. Timepoint: Until discharge or death. Method of measurement: Based on the days of hospitalization.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMalek Moien Ansar

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

ansarmoien@gums.ac.ir+98 13 3369 0884

Outcome results

None listed

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