Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 trial ends early with few participants

NCT ID NCT04345692

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug, could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. It planned to enroll 350 adults but was stopped early with only 17 participants. The trial compared those who got the drug plus usual care to those who got usual care alone, tracking their health for 28 days.

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Locations

  • Queen's Medical Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States

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