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Hydroxychloroquine

Phase 2

Covid19 | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Meridian Bioscience Inc|Last Updated: May 12, 2021

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

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Clinical trial landscape

Hydroxychloroquine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04345653Hydroxychloroquine as Chemoprevention for COVID-19 for High Risk Healthcare WorkersCovid19
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Hydroxychloroquine as Chemoprevention for COVID-19 for High Risk Healthcare Workers
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Recruitment Feasibility
Study period, up to two months from the day the first participant was screened

To evaluate the feasibility of this protocol including participants' recruitment within the estimated time frame, i.e. understand the ability of the team to identify eligible participants, enroll them, retain them and follow them up until study completion.

Resource Utilization
Study period, up to two months from the day the first participant was screened

To evaluate the utilization of tests and drug for this study in consideration with the limited availability of both for research purposes as reflected on the number of participants that got tested and received at least one dose of the drug.

Safety as Reflected on the Number and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
28 day post enrollment

To Determine the Safety profile for a previously well studied drug in this select group of HCP. Incidence of well described side effects would be studied over the course of the study and will be compared with the side effects and their prevalence as described in the Pharmacy manual for HCQ.

Early Feasibility as Reflected on the Number of Participants Contracting COVID-19 (10% or Less) in Comparison to the Expected 30% as Per CDC.
28 day post enrollment

To evaluate the early efficacy of HCQ in high-risk, healthy volunteers in the prevention of acquiring COVID-19 while continuing to follow standard precautions that meet or exceed Centers of Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Study arm - Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (HCQ)EXPERIMENTALHCQ sulfate HCQ 400mg (2x 200mg tablets) by mouth 6-12 hours apart on day 1, followed by 3 weeks of weekly 400mg (2x 200mg tablets) by mouth

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (HCQ)DRUGOpen-label, consecutive at-risk subjects allocation with chemoprophylaxis with HCQ.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 99 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers ages 18 to 99 years, * Able to sign own informed consent form, * Considered high-risk healthcare care providers in a hospital setting with active exposure to COVID-19 infection. High-risk healthcare providers are defined as those actively working during the study d...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Hydroxychloroquine

What is Hydroxychloroquine used for in Covid19?

Hydroxychloroquine is being studied as a chemoprevention for COVID-19 in high-risk healthcare workers. It is an investigational small molecule in Phase 2 clinical development for this indication. The drug has not been approved for COVID-19 and remains under clinical investigation.

Who makes Hydroxychloroquine?

Hydroxychloroquine is being developed by Meridian Bioscience Inc, a company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker VIVO. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's potential in preventing COVID-19 infection.

What phase is Hydroxychloroquine in?

Hydroxychloroquine is in Phase 2 clinical development for COVID-19. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this use. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug is still in the clinical development process.

What clinical trials is Hydroxychloroquine in?

Hydroxychloroquine has one completed clinical trial registered under NCT04345653, titled 'Hydroxychloroquine as Chemoprevention for COVID-19 for High Risk Healthcare Workers.' This Phase 2 study enrolled 48 participants in the United States and was an uncontrolled, non-randomized trial.

How does Hydroxychloroquine work?

Hydroxychloroquine is a small molecule being investigated for COVID-19 prevention. The specific molecular target for this indication has not been disclosed in the available clinical trial information. The drug's mechanism of action in COVID-19 is under investigation.

Is Hydroxychloroquine the same as chloroquine?

Hydroxychloroquine is a distinct drug from chloroquine, though both are related compounds. The clinical trial data for Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 does not indicate that it is the same as chloroquine, and they are considered separate pharmaceutical agents.