May 19, 2020
NIH begins clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin for COVID-19 treatment
Editor's Note
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on May 14 announced that it is enrolling adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 in a study of treatment with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.
The Phase 2b trial is enrolling around 2,000 adults across the US. Participants must have confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2 and be experiencing fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath.
The participants will be randomly assigned to short-term treatment with either hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin or matching placebos.
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