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A Pilot, Open-Labelled, Randomised Controlled Trial Of Povidone-Iodine Vs Essential Oil And Tap Water Gargling For COVID-19 Patients
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Povidone-Iodine, Essential oils, and 1 other intervention for COVID-19. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of regular gargling to eliminate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the throat and nasopharynx. This 4 arms interventional study compares the effect of gargling using povidone-iodine, essential oils- based, tap water with control (no intervention) among Stage 1 coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients. Findings from this study will provide new insight into the importance of gargling in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
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