Spironolactone and Dexamethasone in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Coronavirus InfectionPneumonia1 moreThe Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a rapidly spreading infection of the respiratory tract. Most infected patients have either asymptomatic disease or mild symptoms. However, a proportion of patients, especially elderly men or patients with comorbidities, are at risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ARDS, alongside clotting abnormalities, is known to be a major contributor to SARS-CoV-2-related mortality and admission to intensive care units, with evidenced effective preventative treatment options lacking. In this study, the investigators test a novel hypothesis that the use of a combination of spironolactone and dexamethasone at low doses will improve the clinical progression of the infection evaluated by the 6-point ordinal scale in patients with moderate and severe disease by blocking exocytosis of the Weibel-Palade bodies from endothelial cells.
Cardiorespiratory Exercise & Chinese Medicine for Rehabilitation of Discharged Coronavirus Disease...
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)Rehabilitation interventions can help to address the consequences of COVID-19, which include medical, physical, cognitive, and psychological related problems. The specific aims of this project are to investigate the effects of a 12-week exercise program on pulmonary fibrosis in recovering COVID-19 patients. A further aim will be to examine how Chinese herbal medicines, gut microbiome, and metabolites regulate immune function and possibly autoimmune deficiency in the rehabilitation process.
COPLA Study: Treatment of Severe Forms of COronavirus Infection With Convalescent PLAsma
COVID-19COVID-19 disease has become a very serious global health problem. Treatments for severe forms are urgently needed to lower mortality. Any procedure that improves these forms should be considered, especially those devoid of serious side effects.There is not enough published information on the use of allogeneic convalescent plasma (ACP) in the treatment of severe forms of COVID-19. The use of ACP can be combined with other treatments and has very few adverse effects. It takes 10-14 days for SARS-CoV2-infected patients to produce virus-neutralizing antibodies: within that time they can develop serious complications and die. Injecting PAC into patients with severe forms of COVID-19 shortens the period of risk while the patient produces the antibodies.
Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment for Severe Patients With Coronavirus Disease...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading worldwide and has become a public health emergency of major international concern. Currently, no specific drugs or vaccines are available. For severe cases, it was found that aberrant pathogenic T cells and inflammatory monocytes are rapidly activated and then producing a large number of cytokines and inducing an inflammatory storm.Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to possess a comprehensive powerful immunomodulatory function. This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of mesenchymal stem cells in severe patients with COVID-19.
Observational Study of COVID-19 Treatment Efficacy
CoronavirusCoronavirus Infection8 moreTo compare various treatments provided to positive COVID-19 patients at locations across the OSF Ministry. Provide the opportunity to compare the effectiveness of various treatments and treatment timelines provided to specific cohorts of patients that have the potential to impact future treatment plans for COVID-19 patients and/or future research hypotheses.
Hydroxychloroquine to Prevent COVID-19 Disease Amongst Healthcare Workers
Corona Virus InfectionThe objectives of PROVIDE are to: Determine if prophylactic once weekly hydroxychloroquine reduces the incidence of conversion from SARS-2-CoVnasopharyngeal swab negative to positive To determine if weekly prophylactic hydroxychloroquine reduced the severity of COVID-19 symptoms To determine the safety of taking weekly prophylactic hydroxychloroquine
Physiotherapy as a Complimentary Treatment in Reducing Viral-Load, Complications, Death, Expedite...
Corona Virus InfectionStrokeBackground: Coronavirus (CoViD-19) positive stroke survivors (SSv) with comorbidities faces possibility for mortality. Study reports success of physiotherapy in CoViD-19 positive SSv with multiple comorbidities. Methods: This clinical controlled study involve a minimum of 30 SSv and 30 age and sex-matched non-stroke individuals with multiple comorbidities with CoViD-19 status confirmed using Real-Time Quantitative-Polymerase Chain Reaction. The Cycle Threshold (CT) and nucleic acid content in the test sample (NA) will be recorded from the virology test results. Their exercise endurance, exercise capacities and quality of life will be assessed using 3-minutes' walk test and 3-meters test and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire. Measurements will be taken at every three days intervals from admission to discharge from hospital-isolation. They will receive their normal treatments for CoViD-19 in addition to daily Physiotherapy for the SSv delivered through E-Platform. the Zoom and the WhatsApp video platforms will be used for the interactions between the physiotherapists and the participants. A pre-tested exercise protocol for stroke patients developed by the Stroke and Nervous System Disorders research group of the University of Lagos, Nigeria will be used for the E-exercises. The exercise package will be loaded into the phones of the participants at hospital admission. The Physiotherapists will lead in the exercises through video interaction will the participants watches the video programme. Their risks for respiratory complications (RC), ventilation (RV) and death (RD) will be analysed. Data will be analysed using independent t-test, Analysis of Co-Variance, and multivariate retrogression, survival analyses, Friedman Analysis of Variance and MannWithney U test (95% Confident Interval). Anticipated Outcomes: It is anticipated that the outcome of this study will provide evidence for inclusion of Physiotherapy in the acute management of individuals tested positive for CoViD-19 most important for the stroke survivors tested positive for CoViD-19 at acute stage to reduce the odds of developing complications expedite discharge and reduce odd of death.
Clinical Efficacy of Nafamostat Mesylate for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Corona Virus InfectionCOVID-19In-vitro studies revealed that nafamostat mesylate has antiviral activity against Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulation effect. However, there is no clinical studies on the efficacy of nafamostat in patients with COVID-19. This study is conducted to evaluate the clinical efficacy of nafamostate mesylate in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia.
Efficacy of Iodine Complex Against COVID-19 Patients
Covid19SARS-CoV-21 moreThe objective of this study is to measure the effect of Iodine complex in treating the COVID-19 patients to clear viral load of SARS-CoV-2 along with reduction in severity of symptoms and length of hospitalization of patients with COVID-19.
Trial of Combination Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Infection
COVIDCovid-195 moreIn this trial patients will be treated with either a combination of therapies to treat COVID-19 or a placebo. Treatment will last 10 days, and patients will be followed for 6 months.