HIV drug fails to prevent COVID in High-Risk healthcare workers

NCT ID NCT04405271

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a daily pill (TAF/FTC), normally used for HIV, could prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers at high risk of exposure. About 1,378 participants were randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The trial was terminated early, and the results did not show a clear benefit for preventing COVID-19.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sociedad Argentina de Infectología, A. J. Carranza 974

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., C1085, Argentina

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