Active clinical trials for "COVID-19"

The aim of this preliminary study is to describe the potential decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) or forced vital capacity (FVC) as measured by home spirometry in high-risk subjects infected with COVID-19. We hypothesize that the magnitude of such a decline in FEV1 and/or FVC may be associated with clinical deterioration and hospitalization. The study will ultimately inform a larger subsequent RCT that will evaluate the efficacy of home spirometry in the early detection (pre respiratory symptoms) of respiratory complications and therefore prompt early medical attention which is a key for improving outcome.

The intent of this study was to examine the health status of individuals who had been confirmed with COVID-19 in the year after their recovery. Parameters studied included serum levels of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV 2) IgG antibody, SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test, hematology indicators (blood routine, liver function, kidney function, myocardial enzymes, coagulation function, etc), lung function test, imaging data and airway microbiota data. In addition, we explored the systematic Immune & Inflammation in some of the individuals recovering from COVID-19.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how useful vitamin D supplementation is in reducing the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and the body's inflammatory and infection-fighting response to COVID-19. Individuals ≥50 years of age and older who are tested for COVID-19 and negative will be randomized (like flipping a coin) to either daily high dose vitamin D supplementation (6000 IU vitamin D3/day) vs. standard of care. Those individuals ≥50 years of age or older who test positive for COVID-19 at baseline will be randomized to bolus vitamin D (20,000 IU/day for 3 days) followed by high dose (6000 IU vitamin D/day) vs. standard of care for 12 months. All participants will receive a multivitamin containing vitamin D.

A galectin antagonist prevents viral entry of Sars-CoV-2 virus by blocking the specific terminal on the surface receptors that enables the virus to enter human cells. This inhibitor - ProLectin M is a novel substance that is given orally to individuals who have an infection with Sars-CoV-2 or its subsequent mutations causing COVID19 disease. The oral tablet is chewed every hour, for 8 hours daily, for 7 days. We hypothesize that patients receiving the active investigational product (ProLectin M), irrespective of their vaccination status, or underlying medical conditions, will have a faster recovery from COVID19 compared to those receiving its matching placebo. The trial is approved by an Institutional Review Board for safety and all participants will need to provide written informed consent to participate in this trial. The safety of ProLectin M is established as the drug substance is recognised as a safe substance. However, its benefits in relieving patients from the COVID19 infection and providing the patients faster recovery from its clinical symptoms and prevention of delayed sequelae of the infection has not been proven yet.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on medical education is real but little known. ENT interns were directly affected by the management of Covid-19 patients (performing surgical tracheostomies), many conferences and trainings were cancelled, their usual hospital activity deeply reshuffled. Although each student has a personal story of the impact of Covid-19 on their training, there is no doubt that the effects of Covid-19 are felt at scale. This study aims to investigate the effect of the pandemic on the medical and surgical training of ENT and Cervico-Facial Surgery interns in France from November 2019 to May 2021 (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Est, Ile de France, Nouvelle Aquitaine and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur areas). A questionnaire will be sent by mail to ENT interns in France to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the training of ENT interns in France.

A prospective cohort study to evaluate the response to COVID-19 vaccine in liver transplantation patients.

On 11 February 2020, the International Committee for the Classification of Viruses named the disease caused by SAＲS-CoV-2 infection in humans as the new coronavirus pneumonia (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19).Due to the decline of immunity and cardiopulmonary function in patients with basic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer diseases, etc.), COVID-19 's severe illness and mortality mainly increase in these special population. Vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine can effectively prevent COVID-19 virus infection and delay or prevent patients from developing into critical illness and reduce mortality.To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the population vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, and to play a scientific and theoretical supporting role in guiding COVID-19 vaccination scientifically, reasonably and effectively, so this study was carried out.

300 adults ≥30 years of age who have previously received two doses of an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine at least 3 months earlier will receive a third dose with an mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2, BioNTech). Investigators will monitor reactogenicity and measure the immune response to the third dose.

This is a Phase 2a randomized, placebo-controlled study designed to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of COVI-MSC in treating post COVID-19 "long haul" pulmonary compromise.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a unique culturally-tailored intervention aimed at increasing healthy eating and physical activity in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing a pre-post study design, this intervention is based on the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and integrates low-tech media, partner learning, group support, and practical workbook content.