Status:

UNKNOWN

Low-dose Hydroxychloroquine and Bromhexine: a Novel Regimen for COVID-19 Prophylaxis in Healthcare Professionals

Lead Sponsor:

Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion

Conditions:

Hydroxychloroquine

Antimalarials

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-59 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the security and efficacy of a daily low dose of hydroxychloroquine and Bromhexine, in preventing the development of the disease from COVID-19 in Health Care Workers at a N...

Detailed Description

This study will combine two drugs (hydroxychloroquine and Bromhexine) to see if hydroxychloroquine is better in combination with Bromhexine in preventing the development of the disease from COVID-19 i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria
  • Health personnel working at INR LGII or INCMNSZ who wish to participate in the study and sign the informed consent.
  • Over 18 and under 60 years of age, both genders.
  • Contacting with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Normal electrocardiogram.
  • Exclusion criteria
  • Positive quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 at the time of inclusion.
  • Panel of IgG or IgM antibodies positive for SARS-CoV-2 at the time of inclusion.
  • Development of respiratory symptoms suspicious of SARS-CoV-2 infection during the first 7 days after treatment is initiated, confirmed by qRT-PCR and IgG or IgM antibodies postiver for SARS-CoV-2.
  • History of allergies to any hydroxychloroquine or bromhexine related compound or medication.
  • Use of immunosuppressors for any reason.
  • History of bone marrow transplant.
  • Known glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
  • Chronic kidney disease or glomerular filtration \<20ml/min.
  • Use of other drugs with reported pharmacological interactions (i.e., digitalis, flecainide, amiodarone, procainamide, or propafenone).
  • History of long QT syndrome.
  • Electrocardiogram with QTc\>500 msec.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding personnel.
  • Epilepsy.
  • Known liver disease.
  • Personnel who have received the Covid-19 vaccine
  • Elimination criteria
  • Personnel who decide to leave the study for any reason not related to adverse events.
  • Personnel with incomplete information on the primary outcome (qRT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2).
  • Personnel who are relocated to work in another institution.
  • Personnel who do not wish to participate in the study

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    February 1 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    June 30 2021

    Estimated Enrollment :

    214 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04340349

    Start Date

    February 1 2021

    End Date

    June 30 2021

    Last Update

    June 29 2021

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    National Institute of Rehabilitation, Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra

    Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico, 14389