Randomized-controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Early Treatment in Community

November 1, 2022 updated by: Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, MD, Chulalongkorn University

Randomized-controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Early Treatment in Community With Fluvoxamine, Bromhexine, Cyproheptadine, and Niclosamide in Decreasing Recovery Time

There is an urgent need to identify effective treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection that helps people recover quicker and reduces the need for hospital admission. The investigators develop an open, adaptive, platform trial to evaluate treatments, Fluvoxamine, Bromhexine, Cyproheptadine, and Niclosamide suitable for use in the community for treating COVID-like-illness that might help people recover sooner and prevent hospitalisation.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

There is an urgent need to identify interventions against COVID-19 suitable for wide use in the community that have been proven to be effective in reducing symptom duration or hospitalisation. There is urgent need to know whether potential COVID-19 treatments such as Fluvoxamine, Bromhexine, Cyproheptadine, and Niclosamide that are available for rapid pragmatic evaluation might modify the course of COVID-19 infections, particularly among those who are at higher risk of complications, such as those aged 50 years and over with comorbidity and those aged 65 years and over.

Most reported trials have been conducted in hospital settings, and there is little evidence from community settings, where most people with COVID-19 receive care and where deployment of effective early treatment could speed time to recovery and reduce complications. The investigators established a multi-arm, adaptive platform, randomised controlled trial for community treatment of COVID-19 syndromic illness in people at higher risk of an adverse illness course.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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1200

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Thailand
      • Bangkok, Thailand, 10900
        • Vibhavadi Hospital
      • Chiangmai, Thailand, 50200
        • Chiangmai Neurological Hospital
    • Bangkok
      • Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10400
        • Rajvithi Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COVID-1 9 patients with mild symptoms and the results were confirmed by Antigen Test Kit or PCR for SARS-CoV-2.
  • People who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection within 48 hours of being known.
  • Participants are 18 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Almost recovered (generally much improved and symptoms now mild or almost absent)
  • Judgement of the recruiting clinician deems ineligible.
  • Previous randomisation to an arm of the trial
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Known severe hepatic impairment.
  • Known severe renal impairment.
  • Currently taking Fluvoxamine, Bromhexine, Cyproheptadine, or Niclosamide

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
EXPERIMENTAL: Fluvoxamine Arm
The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime.
Drug: FluvoxaMINE Maleate 50 MG

The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime.

All enrolled patients will be provided a thermometer as well as a fingertip probe pulse oximeter, with the specific instructions to monitor both temperature at oxygen saturation at the time of daily oral administration of drug. In addition, Oropharyngeal swab samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0, 7 and 14. Fecal and blood samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0,7 and 14. A baseline fecal and oropharyngeal sample will be obtained on Day 0 prior to starting dosing of drugs.

Other Names:
  • Telehealth monitoring
EXPERIMENTAL: Fluvoxamine in Combination with Bromhexine Arm
The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime. Co- administration with bromhexine 8 mg, 1 tablet twice taken after meals and taken at least 8 hours apart, for 10 days.
Combination product: Fluvoxamine, Bromhexine

The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime. Co- administration with bromhexine 8 mg, 1 tablet twice taken after meals and taken at least 8 hours apart, for 10 days.

All enrolled patients will be provided a thermometer as well as a fingertip probe pulse oximeter, with the specific instructions to monitor both temperature at oxygen saturation at the time of daily oral administration of drug. In addition, Oropharyngeal swab samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0, 7 and 14. Fecal and blood samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0,7 and 14. A baseline fecal and oropharyngeal sample will be obtained on Day 0 prior to starting dosing of drugs.

Other Names:
  • Telehealth monitoring
EXPERIMENTAL: Fluvoxamine in Combination with Cyproheptadine Arm
The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime. Co- administration with cyproheptadine 4 mg, 1 tablet, three times, orally after meals and should be taken every 8 hours apart, for 14 days.
Combination product: Fluvoxamine, Cyproheptadine

The subjects received fluvoxamine (immediate release) 50 mg, 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 2 tablets before bedtime, orally after meals. For a total of 14 days, the first two days and the last two days, 50 mg 1 tablet in the morning and 50 mg 1 tablet at bedtime. Co- administration with cyproheptadine 4 mg, 1 tablet, three times, orally after meals and should be taken every 8 hours apart, for 14 days.

All enrolled patients will be provided a thermometer as well as a fingertip probe pulse oximeter, with the specific instructions to monitor both temperature at oxygen saturation at the time of daily oral administration of drug. In addition, Oropharyngeal swab samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0, 7 and 14. Fecal and blood samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0,7 and 14. A baseline fecal and oropharyngeal sample will be obtained on Day 0 prior to starting dosing of drugs.

Other Names:
  • Telehealth monitoring
EXPERIMENTAL: Niclosamide Arm
The subjects received 1 tablet of niclosamide 1000 mg orally in divided doses twice a day. After meals in the morning and evening for a total of 14 days.
Drug: Niclosamide Pill

The subjects received 1 tablet of niclosamide 1000 mg orally in divided doses twice a day. After meals in the morning and evening for a total of 14 days.

All enrolled patients will be provided a thermometer as well as a fingertip probe pulse oximeter, with the specific instructions to monitor both temperature at oxygen saturation at the time of daily oral administration of drug. In addition, Oropharyngeal swab samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0, 7 and 14. Fecal and blood samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0,7 and 14. A baseline fecal and oropharyngeal sample will be obtained on Day 0 prior to starting dosing of drugs.

Other Names:
  • Telehealth monitoring
EXPERIMENTAL: Niclosamide in Combination with Bromhexine Arm
The subjects received 1 tablet of niclosamide 1000 mg orally in divided doses twice a day. After meals in the morning and evening for a total of 14 days. Co-administration with bromhexine 8 mg, 1 tablet twice taken after meals and taken at least 8 hours apart, for 10 days.
Combination product: Niclosamide, Bromhexine

The subjects received 1 tablet of niclosamide 1000 mg orally in divided doses twice a day. After meals in the morning and evening for a total of 14 days. Co-administration with bromhexine 8 mg, 1 tablet twice taken after meals and taken at least 8 hours apart, for 10 days.

All enrolled patients will be provided a thermometer as well as a fingertip probe pulse oximeter, with the specific instructions to monitor both temperature at oxygen saturation at the time of daily oral administration of drug. In addition, Oropharyngeal swab samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0, 7 and 14. Fecal and blood samples will be collected for viral shedding as measured by PCR on days 0,7 and 14. A baseline fecal and oropharyngeal sample will be obtained on Day 0 prior to starting dosing of drugs.

Other Names:
  • Telehealth monitoring
NO_INTERVENTION: Usual Care Arm
The control group received treatment according to the latest usual care medical guidelines provide by ministry of Thailand at that time.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Hospital admission or mortality related to COVID-19
Time Frame: Within 28 days
Contacts with health services reported by patients and/or captured by reports of patients' medical records
Within 28 days
Time taken to self- report recovery
Time Frame: Enrolment through final day of participation
Patient reports the day they feel recovered
Enrolment through final day of participation
Progression to severe COVID-19 Disease
Time Frame: Enrolment through final day of participation
O2 saturation <92% on room air (in two consecutive measurements at least 2 hours apart) OR 2) requirement of hospitalization OR 3) need for artificial ventilation OR 4) death.
Enrolment through final day of participation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reduction (change) in GI viral shedding (by PCR)
Time Frame: Days 0,7,14
Fecal swabs
Days 0,7,14
Change in respiratory viral clearance (by PCR)
Time Frame: Days 0,7,14
Oropharyngeal swabs
Days 0,7,14
Time to resolution of a fever
Time Frame: Enrolment through final day of participation
Online diary
Enrolment through final day of participation
Negative effects on well being
Time Frame: Days 0,7,15,28,60
WHO 5 Well Being Index via online diary or telephone
Days 0,7,15,28,60

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of Adverse Events (AEs)
Time Frame: Enrolment through 30 days after final day of participation
Composite counts by Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Enrolment through 30 days after final day of participation

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Chulalongkorn University

Collaborators

Collaborators

An organization other than the sponsor that provides support for a clinical study. This support may include activities related to funding, design, implementation, data analysis, or reporting.
Washington University School of Medicine
Mahidol University
Ramathibodi Hospital
Rajavithi Hospital
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Ministry of Health, Thailand
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
The University of Western Australia
Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital
Mae Fah Luang University
Vibhavadi Hospital
Thanyarak Pattani Hospital

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, MD PhD, Chulalongkorn University
  • Study Chair: Cameron Hurst, PhD, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
  • Study Chair: Kanokpoj Chanpiwat, MD, Rajvithi Hospital
  • Study Chair: Shuichi Abe, MD, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
October 1, 2021

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

Primary Completion

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June 21, 2022

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

Study Completion

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June 21, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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October 19, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 19, 2021

First Posted (ACTUAL)

First Posted

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October 21, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

Last Update Posted

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November 4, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 1, 2022

Last Verified

Last Verified

The most recent date on which the study sponsor or investigator confirmed the information about a clinical study on ClinicalTrials.gov as accurate and current. If a study with a recruitment status of recruiting; not yet recruiting; or active, not recruiting has not been confirmed within the past 2 years, the study's recruitment status is shown as unknown.
November 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 64197

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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