Prone Positioning in COVID-19 Patients
Coronavirus Disease 2019ARDS1 moreProne positioning improves oxygenation in patients with ARDS (1-3). Patients with severe ARDS due to COVID-19 are candidates for prone position. It should be started within 36-48 h and maintained 1, 3). Prone ventilationARDS based on a randomized trial that showed a mortality benefit (PROSEVA) (3). The improvement of oxygenation occurs by making ventilation more homogeneous, limiting ventilator-associated lung injury (4-6). Prone positioning was as effective in improving oxygenation, static respiratory system compliance (Crs) (7). Higher PEEP should be applied when there is a high recruitability potential of the lung. This study aimed to investigate whether prone positioning changes the recruitability position of the lung.in COVID-ARDS.
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (IN-B009) in Healthy Adults...
COVID-19This is a first in human, phase I, open-label, dose-escalation study to assess the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (IN-B009) in healthy adults.
Can RIC Prevent Deterioration to Critical Care in Covid19
Covid19IschemiaThe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged in late 2019 and has since been diagnosed in over a million persons worldwide. As this virus progresses, it causes an extreme and uncontrolled response from the patient's immune system accompanied by reduced oxygen flow to major organs, and subsequent ischaemic injury. The current treatment of COVID-19 is largely supportive without any cure or vaccine available at this time. Developing new methods to reduce this heightened inflammatory response is essential to halting progression of COVID-19 in patients and reducing the severity of damage. The cellular mechanisms seen in COVID-19 are similar to those seen in patients with sepsis. A process known as Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) is an intervention which has been shown to prevent cellular injury including those associated with sepsis. Based on the evidence from studies looking at sepsis, it is anticipated the same benefit would be seen in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. RIC is a simple, non-invasive procedure where a blood pressure cuff is applied to the arm for repeated cycles of inflating and deflating (typically 3-5 cycles of 5 minutes each). This process activates pro-survival mechanisms in the body to protect vital organs and improve the immune system. Therefore, we believe it represents an exciting strategy to protect organs against reduced blood flow and extreme immune response, as seen in COVID-19 infections. This study has already been fully approved
Pirfenidone Compared to Placebo in Post-COVID19 Pulmonary Fibrosis COVID-19
Fibrotic Pulmonary Sequelae Post-COVID19 InfectionStudy population: Patients with fibrotic lung sequelae after recovery from acute phase of severe COVID19 pneumonia Objectives: To evaluate the effect of pirfenidone administered for 24 weeks in patients who have pulmonary fibrotic changes after suffering severe COVID19 pneumonia, analysed by % change in forced vital capacity (FVC) % fibrosis in high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the lung
Glasses Against Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the Community
COVID-19Respiratory Tract InfectionsIn this trial the researchers plan to recruit 25,000 volunteers to be randomly allocated either wearing sunglasses or ordinary glasses in public spaces where they are close to other people, or not wear glasses in such circumstances. For each participant the trial period is 2 weeks, after which they will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire which includes questions about results of COVID-19 tests during the trial period.
A Study of Hydroxychloroquine, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc for the Prevention of COVID-19 Infection...
COVID-19Coronavirus Infection6 moreThis is a Phase II interventional study testing whether treatment with hydroxychloroquine, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc can prevent symptoms of COVID-19
In Vivo Investigation on Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Post-COVID Fatigue and Cancer Fatigue.
Mitochondrial DysfunctionCOVID-191 moreTo date, little is understood regarding post-COVID fatigue or cancer fatigue though it is known to affect a large proportion of patients (10-70% depending on the population). This study aims to investigate potential mitochondrial function and metabolic changes in brain to provide further information regarding the etiology of these changes leading to fatigue. This study hypothesized that Post-COVID fatigue is ensued by perturbations in metabolism and mitochondrial function in the brain. This is a case-control study. In this study, 30 patients (experimental group) complaining of persistent fatigue lasting longer than 4 weeks after recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection and the age/gender-matched control of 30 healthy subjects (control group 1) and 30 patients suffering from cancer-related fatigue patients longer than 4 weeks after remission (control group 2). Both the experimental group (post-COVID fatigue) and control group 2 (cancer fatigue) will be recruited from NUH outpatient clinic will undergo a session of MRI, 3D Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL) and 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and the Chalder Fatigue Scale, Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale at baseline and follow-up visit.
Evaluate Azvudine in Preventing SARS-Cov-2 Infection in Household Contacts of Covid-19 in China...
COVID-19A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Azvudine in Preventing SARS-Cov-2 Infection in Household Contacts of Individuals Infected with SARS-CoV-2 in China
A Multicomponent Clinic-based Intervention to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Intention and Uptake Among...
COVID-19 VaccinationThe goal of this study is to refine and test CONFIDENCE, a multi-component clinic-based intervention in pediatric or family practice clinical settings. Using a randomized control trial design, the investigators will assess preliminary effectiveness of the intervention to increase COVID-19 vaccine intention among parents of under-vaccinated children ages 5 to 17. Participating clinics will receive a brief intervention consisting of: (1) webinar training focused on communication with vaccine-hesitant parents, (2) parent-facing educational materials about COVID-19 vaccination, (3) support to create a personalized, poster campaign featuring providers. Clinics in the control condition will receive the intervention approximately 12 months after the clinics in the intervention condition.
PAxlovid loNg cOvid-19 pRevention triAl With recruitMent In the Community in Norway
Post COVID-19 ConditionUnspecified2 moreThe goal of this clinical trial is to compare treatment with oral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) and placebo for acute COVID-19 as an intervention to prevent long-COVID (post-COVID-19 condition) in adults aged 18-64 years old. The main question it aims to answer is: Does treatment with Paxlovid for acute COVID-19 reduce the prevalence of long-COVID compared to placebo. Participants with acute COVID-19, documented with positive lateral flow test or PCR, within the last 5 days will be randomised to take either Paxlovid or placebo. All participants will receive standard of care in addition. Participants will respond to electronic questionnaires at 14 time points during follow-up. The primary outcome is presence of long-COVID symptoms at 3 months follow-up. Researchers will compare participants who received Paxlovid and placebo to see if Paxlovid treatment can prevent the occurrence of long-COVID.