Cheap gout drug tested as COVID-19 treatment
Disease control
Completed
This completed trial tested whether colchicine, a cheap anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can help patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia. Sixty-six patients in Lahore were given the drug to see if it shortens hospital stays and reduces oxygen needs. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zaeema Kanwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:52 UTC