Prevention of COVID19 Infection in Nursing Homes by Chemoprophylaxis With Hydroxychloroquine (PREVICHARM)...
Sars-CoV2Coronavirus Infection3 moreProfessionals and residents of nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable groups in this public health crisis of COVID-19, since they have the highest rate of positives for COVID-19, despite the restriction measures carried out, such as prohibition of family visits to these centers, the infection occurs by cross transmission with the care staff of the centers, or with other residents. At the moment, there are no clinical trials to test the hypothesis that hydroxychloroquine is effective in coronavirus treatment. Although what has been observed is a better prognosis in infected patients, since this drug inhibits the replication of the virus and its expansion to other tissues. This study is a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive drug for SARS-CoV-2 infection. This drug will be applied to 1050 people residing in nursing home care and 880 professionals who work in close contact with these people and who have not yet contracted the infection. This project will be carried out in the territories of Madrid, Navarra, Aragon and Andalusia (Spain). Hydroxychloroquine is a widely known drug that is used in two scenarios, against autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, and as an antimalarial drug. It is also intended to demonstrate that the presumed reduction in viral load that would be obtained with hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis, would have no effect in development of immunity against the virus. This fact can create a new paradigm for the de-escalation of the confinement to which the population has been subjected to stop the virus spread, allowing the development of general immunity in controlled populations until reaching total immunity. In addition to testing the effect of this drug, a non-pharmacological intervention based on a safety record will be tested in the management of infection on nursing home, to assess its effectiveness in detecting risk areas or bad practices carried out in this vulnerable environment. The study is led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of Malaga (Spain), and has obtained a financing of 1,024,199 euros from Carlos III Health Institute (Spain). The period of execution of the clinical trial is one year, and with this intervention, the intention is to reduce cross-infection in residents by a minimum threshold of 15%, as well as to decrease infection in the professionals.
Increased Risk of SARS-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Associated With Endoscopy (DECORE Study)...
SARS-CoV 2COVIDThe aim of our study to compare the proportion of patients who develop SARS-CoV-2 disease in 3 groups: patients undergoing a abdominal ultrasound examination in a Specialty Center, patients undergoing endoscopic procedure in a third level hospital with CoronaVirus Disease (COVID-19) hospitalization plants and patients who make a telephonic visit (do not go to the hospital) in the digestive system service.
The Ariel University Survey on Dietary Changes and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dietary HabitsAnxietyBackground/Objectives: Psychological anxiety has been associated with alterations in eating patterns. The 2020 global coronavirus pandemic has created a situation characterized by increased anxiety. The present international survey was designed to examine associations between exposure to quarantine/isolation measures, anxiety levels and changes in dietary patterns. Methods: The present study utilizes a Google Survey platform to conduct an international survey querrying dietary patterns before vs. after the coronavirus pandemic; anxiety during the pandemic; and demographic characteristics. The nutrition portion of the survey is based on the Mediterranean Diet Score while the anxiety estimate is based on the GAD-7. The survey is available in English, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian, French, Arabic and Russian. It has been distributed via social media. Anticipated Results: We believe that changes in dietary habits will be identified and that these will be associated with anxiety levels. Additionally, we believe that by-country differences will be identified. Discussion: The Google Survey format distributed by social media provides an almost immediate means of distributing the survey globally. The survey can only be completed if the respondent first indicates his/her informed consent. The convenience sample limits generalizability to individuals who volunteer to complete online surveys; however, we anticipate a large response which may mitigate this limitation.
ScreenNC, a Study to Determine the Number of Asymptomatic Individuals Who Have Antibodies to the...
Asymptomatic ConditionInfection Viral6 morePurpose: To determine the number of asymptomatic individuals who have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19
HFNC Treatment in COVID-19 Pneumonia
Coronavirus InfectionPneumonia2 morecoronavirus disease 2019 related pneumonia is causing acute respiratory failure and this is the most common reason for ICU admission. We have several different way for respiratory support. HFNC is one of the new technics for oxygen support. Our main purpose to observe the effect of HFNC on coronavirus disease 2019 patients' ICU stay and mortality.
Phase I Clinical Study of Recombinant Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
CoronavirusIn this trial, a total of 50 subjects were recruited; the test vaccines were divided into 3 groups, low-dose vaccine groups, high-dose vaccine groups, and placebo groups. The first-stage randomized participants in the low-dose group (20 cases) and the placebo group (5 cases) were evaluated for 7 days. After the 7-day safety data was evaluated and agreed by the DSMB, the second-stage study was conducted. Into the high-dose group (20 cases) and placebo group (5 cases) subjects; follow-up to 30 days, after the safety assessment by the investigator and consent, then inoculate the second dose. Observation was performed for 1.0 hour after the second dose. The researchers conducted a safety evaluation and agreed to follow-up after discharge.
Microvascular Flow and Reactivity in Patients Presenting in the Acute Phase of COVID-19.
Coronavirus InfectionEndothelial Dysfunction1 moreConsidering that the intensity of systemic microvascular changes in patients in the acute phase of COVID-19 could be related to disease progression and prognosis, the present cross-sectional and observational study aims to investigate the presence of endothelial dysfunction in these patients, also looking for to evaluate associations between the presence of endothelial dysfunction and demographic, clinical and laboratory variables.
Recombinant New Coronavirus Vaccine (CHO Cells) to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Phase I Clinical Trial (≥60...
CoronavirusPopular topic: Phase I clinical trial of recombinant new coronavirus vaccine (CHO cell) (≥60 years old) Research purpose: Main purpose: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of different doses of recombinant new coronavirus vaccine (CHO cells) in healthy people aged 60 years and above. Secondary purpose: to initially explore the immunogenicity and durability of different doses of recombinant new coronavirus vaccine (CHO cells). Overall design: A single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial design was adopted. Study population: a healthy population of 60 years and above, a total of 50 cases, both men and women. Test groups: 20 cases in the low-dose group, 5 cases in the placebo group; 20 cases in the high-dose group, 5 cases in the placebo group.
The Effects of Smoking on Mortality in Patients With Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection...
Covid19SmokingThis is a retrospective single centered study that was done in the ICU on patients with Covid-19 between 16th of March -16th of May in 2020 Retrospective records will be examined by examining the electronic data files of the patients. There were two groups as smoker and non-smoker.
Study of Safety and Immunogenicity of BVRS-GamVac-Combi
MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)MERSThe Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was identified in 2012 during the first Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak. MERS-CoV causes an acute lower-respiratory infection in humans, with a fatality rate of ~34.5%. The aim of the study is to assess the safety and immunogenicity of heterologous adenoviral-based vaccine against MERS - BVRS-GamVac-Combi.