UH one of first in nation to begin clinical trials for drug to help patients with COVID-19 (Ohio)

[OhioChick]

Source: Newsnet5

11:21 PM, Mar 20, 2020

CLEVELAND — As the country deals with the coronavirus crisis sweeping the nation, University Hospitals will lead the way in testing an antiviral to combat COVID-19.

University Hospitals has secured two clinical trials that will provide “remdesivir,” an antiviral drug to adults who have been hospitalized with pneumonia due to COVID-19, according to the hospital.

The first trial will focus on COVID-19 patients with moderate illness. The goal is to evaluate the impact of the remdesivir drug compared to standard care being given now and measure how many of those patients are discharged before two weeks of hospitalization.

The second trial will focus on those with more severe illness who require intensive care. The goal is to determine the drug’s ability to normalize patients’ temperature and oxygen saturation in two weeks of hospitalization.

Read more: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/continuing-coverage/coronavirus/university-hospitals-one-of-first-in-nation-to-begin-clinical-trials-of-antiviral-to-fight-covid-19

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[Laffy Kat]

1. Is this the same one they use for RSV? nt

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Been around for years, hard to believe they didn't try this weeks, months ago

And really had years to explore its efficacy on other viral illnesses. Better late than not at all.

[Igel]

4. They were doing it weeks, months ago.

First they checked without people, then with a small group, then the company started the regulatory process to get a larger-scale trial.

There's a government process for this both for our safety and to keep companies from making false claims. They're moving to the next step.

[Maxheader]

3. Scary stuff..but so small..

What?..150 nm?..oh they could probably kill it..The trick is to keep the patient alive.

Acids..intense kemo..roundup..

[iluvtennis]

5. A step in positive direction. Fingers crossed. nt