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Off Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of HCQ for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among Health Care Workers (HCWs) Who Are at High Risk of Occupational Exposure to SARS-CoV-2
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for COVID-19. Completed, enrolled 130 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Off label study to evaluate the efficacy of HCQ for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. 350 participants will be assigned to the group that takes HCQ or the group that opts to not take the study medication. Participants will be NYULH HCW at high risk for occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Study timepoints will include screening/enrollment, 30 day, 60 day, and 90 day visits. Questionnaires, and DBS will be collected in all timepoints.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Loading dose: 600 mg, oral, 1 day Maintenance dose: 200 mg, oral, daily, for 90 days