Active clinical trials for "COVID-19"

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the drug nitazoxanide 500 mg, administered three times a day, in relation to placebo in preventing the development of COVID-19 in household contacts of patients diagnosed with the disease.

COVID infection has resulted in multi-organ injury and may result in cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and muscular damage. It is associated with significant asthenia and the long-term effects of the infection are still unclear, particularly for the development of pain and delayed functional rehabilitation. Glycomics "is the systematic study of the structure of glycans in a given cell type or organism. Glycans are complex oligosaccharides attached to proteins and lipids that regulate a variety of organic processes, including immunity Thus, glycans may influence different moments of the response to the virus and involved in the clinical severity of the disease, but may also change depending on the severity of symptoms and the organic response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Glycomic data could provide important insights into interindividual differences at the molecular level that directly interact with SARS-CoV-2 and the development of mid- and long-term side effects. The ability to identify early those susceptible to developing COVID-19 infection and at higher risk for COVID-19 with unfavorable outcomes long after infection would help guide therapeutic strategy and provide important guidance for rational health care organization, which is of outmost importance. Long-term outcome data regarding post-COVID patient functional capacity and glycomics will be compared to assess whether there may be differences in protein glycosylation that may predict patient outcome.

This is a retrospective case-controlled study of the effect of the use of a neuromuscular blockade (NMB) monitor on the consumption of NMB agents in patients under mechanical ventilation in the context of COVID-19. The use of NMB agents during mechanical ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) improves respiratory support conditions and reduces mortality. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, patients with severe forms of the disease hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU) benefit from prolonged mechanical ventilation with frequent use of NMB agents. Large amount of such patient admitted in a short time has led to a shortage of NMB agents, particularly cisatracurium. The use of NMB monitors (for example - Train of Four (TOF)) is a well-established practice in general anesthesia. There is no recommendation for the use of NMB monitor in ICU patients available up to date. However, in the attempt to reduce the consumption of NMB agents a NMB monitoring was used in ICU patients during the COVID-19 pandemic at university hospitals of Hospices Civil de Lyon, with the endorsement of the local College of Anesthetists. The aim of our study is to evaluate if the use of a NMB monitor decreases the consumption of NMB agents in patients under mechanical ventilation in the context of COVID-19.

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV2 virus. COVID-19 patients can develop a severe disease that can lead to hypoxic respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Severe patients can require access to intensive care unit (ICU). Early rehabilitation is known to be effective in critically ill patients and in ARDS. The role of respiratory physiotherapy in critical COVID-19 patients is still unclear. The aim of this study is to describe the bundle and the timing of respiratory physiotherapy used with severe COVID-19 patients from ICU to hospital discharge. Functional condition of patients at discharge will be assessed and described.

The objective of this study is to compare the Chronomics test against the NPS tests and protocol currently in use to demonstrate the efficacy of Chronomics' approach. The principal question is: Does the Chronomics saliva based test perform as well as the NPS NHS test?

The healthcare industry is inherently demanding, stressful, and, at times, emotionally draining. On a typical day, many workers must make rapid and critical decisions, manage numerous demands, team conflicts, and challenging situations with patients and their families. For some health care workers (HCW), the current pandemic - COVID-19 - has also exacerbated these challenges. Providing psychological support is key in alleviating stress among HCWs, yet the situation does not require therapy because HCWs do not principally suffer from a mental disorder. RECHARGE was specifically developed for HCWs and is an abbreviated online version of Problem Management Plus, an evidence-based intervention that helps to cope with stress in times of crisis. As a brief psychological intervention for adults affected by adversity emerging from stress exposure, RECHARGE teaches people three well-documented strategies to manage acute stress (a: managing stress, b: managing worry, c: meaningful activity). It includes psychoeducation, arousal reduction techniques, managing worries and problem-solving skills, behavioral activation, and enhancement of meaningful activities, which are all based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of RECHARGE to reduce stress in HCWs and enhance their work performance. Participants in this randomized controlled trial (RCT) study are randomly assigned to either RECHARGE or the active control group. To this end, stress including symptoms of burnout, worries, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and work performance will be measured at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 2 and 6 month follow up.

The COVID-19 disease outbreak is a historic event that has challenged medical systems in the United States. Currently, most reports of confirmed cases rely on the testing of symptomatic patients. These estimates of confirmed cases miss individuals who have recovered from infection, with mild or no symptoms, and individuals with symptoms who have not been tested due to the limited availability of tests. We are conducting serology testing within the community for SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies through a serologic test could give insight into past COVID-19 infections within our community.

Clinical observation has found that COVID-19 patients often present inconsistency of clinical features, nucleic acid of the SARS-CoV-2 and imaging findings, which brings challenges to the management of patients.The quantitative assessment of patients' pulmonary lesions of chest CT, combined with the basic information, epidemiological history, clinical symptoms, basic diseases and other information of patients, will quickly establish a reliable prediction model for the severe COVID-19. This model will greatly contribute to the effective diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

The present study aims to investigate the endothelial vasodilator function in patients with COVID-19

Physician burnout has a significant impact on the wellness and productivity of physicians as well as patient health outcomes. Managing burnout among frontline workers is critical to Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to support frontline workers and reduce inefficiencies and medical errors frequently linked to burnout, ultimately improving our ability to detect, treat and manage COVID-19 cases. Therefore, this trial aims to assess the effects of an 8-session intervention over 3 months for burnout in physician residents in residency programs in Canada and the United States of America during the COVID-19 pandemic. This trial will provide evidence to inform health system management and public health response early and effectively so as to maintain the integrity of our workforce during and post-pandemic. The virtual delivery platform renders the proposed intervention easily disseminated internationally, in low- middle- and high- income countries and across urban and rural cities.