Title
Efficacy of Iodine Complex Against COVID-19 Patients
Efficacy of Iodine Complex in Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Patients
Phase
Phase 1/Phase 2Lead Sponsor
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, LahoreStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Unknown statusIndication/Condition
Covid19 SARS-CoV-2 Corona Virus InfectionIntervention/Treatment
Iodine Complex Iodine Complex ...Study Participants
200The 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.
The proposed study is a placebo-controlled, add-on, randomized trial using parallel group designs. This is a close-label and adaptive, multi-centered design with 1:1:1:1 allocation ratio and superiority framework.
Iodine Complex capsule (200mg) will be given three times a day
Iodine Complex syrup form (40ml) will be given three times a day
Empty capsule will be given as placebo
Iodine Complex spray form 2 puffs will be given three times a day
Iodine Complex) capsule (200mg) will be given three times a day
Iodine Complex syrup form (40ml) will be given three times a day
Placebo as empty capsule. Treatment will be given for all 4 arms will be receiving standard care as per version 3.0 of clinical management guidelines for COVID-19 established by the Ministry of National Health Services of Pakistan COVID-19 guidelines of the study setting.
Iodine complex throat spray of 2 puffs three times a day.
Inclusion Criteria: Positive PCR with mild to moderate disease Exclusion Criteria: Allergic to iodine Any co-morbidity other than hypertension and dietetics