ORCHID: Outcomes Related to COVID-19 Treated With Hydroxychloroquine Among In-patients With Symptomatic Disease

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04332991
Collaborator
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (NIH)
479
40
2
3.7
12
3.3

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

ORCHID is a multicenter, blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial evaluating hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Patients, treating clinicians, and study personnel will all be blinded to study group assignment.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Detailed Description

Effective therapies for COVID-19 are urgently needed. Hydroxychloroquine is an antimicrobial agent with immunomodulatory and antiviral properties that has demonstrated in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Preliminary reports suggest potential efficacy in small human studies. Clinical trial data are needed to determine whether hydroxychloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19.

Study Aim: To compare the effect of hydroxychloroquine versus placebo on clinical outcomes, measured using the COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale at Day 15, among adults with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.

Study Hypothesis: Among adults hospitalized with COVID-19, administration of hydroxychloroquine will improve clinical outcomes at Day 15.

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Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
479 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1 to hydroxychloroquine versus placebo. Randomization will be stratified by site and be in permuted blocks of variable size.Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1 to hydroxychloroquine versus placebo. Randomization will be stratified by site and be in permuted blocks of variable size.
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description:
Patients, treating clinicians, trial personnel, and outcome assessors will be blinded to group assignment.
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Outcomes Related to COVID-19 Treated With Hydroxychloroquine Among In-patients With Symptomatic Disease
Actual Study Start Date :
Apr 2, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 19, 2020
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jul 23, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Hydroxychlorquine

Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course.

Drug: Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course.

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.

Drug: Placebo
Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. COVID Outcomes Scale Score on Study Day 15 (14 Days After Randomization) [Assessed on study day 15]

    We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale for all patients on study day 15 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 3 (2 Days After Randomization) [assessed on study day 3]

    We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale for all patients on study day 3 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)

  2. COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 8 (7 Days After Randomization) [assessed on study day 8]

    We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale on study day 8 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)

  3. COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 29 (28 Days After Randomization) [assessed on study day 29]

    We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale on study day 29 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)

  4. All-location, All-cause Mortality Assessed on Study Day 15 (14 Days After Randomization) [assessed on study day 15]

    Vital status of the patient on day 15 will be determined using any of the following methods: medical record review, phone calls to patient or proxy. There were two patients for whom we were unable to collect their vital status.

  5. All-location, All-cause Mortality Assessed on Study Day 29 (28 Days After Randomization) [assessed on study day 29]

    Vital status of the patient at day 28 will be determined using any of the following methods: medical record review, phone calls to patient or proxy. There were two patients for whom we were unable to collect their vital status.

  6. Number of Patients Dead or With Receipt of ECMO Between Enrollment and Day 28 [Enrollment to Day 28]

    We will determine the number of patients who are either dead or on ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) between enrollment and day 28

  7. Oxygen-free Days Through Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    The number of calendar days between randomization and 28 days later that the patient is alive and without the use of oxygen therapy. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero oxygen free days.

  8. Ventilator-free Days Through Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    Ventilator-free days is defined to be 28 days minus the duration of mechanical ventilation through day 28. Participants who do not survive to day 28 are assigned zero ventilator-free days.

  9. Vasopressor-free Days Through Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    The number of calendar days between randomization and 28 days later that the patient is alive and without the use of vasopressor therapy. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero vasopressor free days.

  10. ICU-free Days to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    The number of days spent out of the ICU to day 28. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero ICU free days.

  11. Hospital-free Days to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    Defined as 28 days minus the number of days from randomization to discharge home.If a patient has not been discharged home prior to day 28 or dies prior to day 28, hospital free days will be zero.

Other Outcome Measures

  1. Number of Patients With Seizures to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience seizure between randomization and day 28

  2. Number of Patients With Atrial Arrhythmia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience atrial arrhythmia between randomization and day 28

  3. Number of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience ventricular arrhythmia between randomization and day 28

  4. Number of Patients With Cardiac Arrest to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience cardiac arrest between randomization and day 28

  5. Number of Patients With Elevation in Aspartate Aminotransferase or Alanine Aminotransferase to Twice the Local Upper Limit of Normal to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience elevation in aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase to twice the local upper limit of normal between randomization and day 28

  6. Number of Patients With Acute Pancreatitis Arrest to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience acute pancreatitis between randomization and day 28

  7. Number of Patients With Acute Kidney Injury to day28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience acute kidney injury between randomization and day 28

  8. Number of Patients With Receipt of Renal Replacement Therapy to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience renal replacement therapy between randomization and day 28

  9. Number of Patients With Symptomatic Hypoglycemia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience symptomatic hypoglycemia between randomization and day 28

  10. Number of Patients With Neutropenia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience neutropenia between randomization and day 28

  11. Number of Patients With Lymphopenia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience lymphopenia between randomization and day 28

  12. Number of Patients With Anemia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience anemia between randomization and day 28

  13. Number of Patients With Thrombocytopenia to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience thrombocytopenia between randomization and day 28

  14. Number of Patients With Severe Dermatologic Reaction to Day 28 [28 days after randomization]

    We will determine the number of patients that experience severe dermatologic reaction between randomization and day 28

  15. Time to Recovery, Defined as Time to Reaching Level 5, 6, or 7 on the COVID Outcomes Scale, Which is the Time to the Earlier of Final Liberation From Supplemental Oxygen or Hospital Discharge [28 days after randomization]

    Time to recovery, defined as time to reaching level 5, 6, or 7 on the COVID Outcomes Scale, which is the time to the earlier of final liberation from supplemental oxygen or hospital discharge. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned 28 days for time to recovery.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. Age ≥18 years

  2. Currently hospitalized or in an emergency department with anticipated hospitalization.

  3. Symptoms of acute respiratory infection, defined as one or more of the following:

  4. cough

  5. fever (> 37.5° C / 99.5° F)

  6. shortness of breath (operationalized as any of the following: subjective shortness of breath reported by patient or surrogate; tachypnea with respiratory rate ≥22 /minute; hypoxemia, defined as SpO2 <92% on room air, new receipt of supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 ≥92%, or increased supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 ≥92% for a patient on chronic oxygen therapy).

  7. sore throat

  8. Laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection within the past 10 days prior to randomization.

Exclusion Criteria:
  1. Prisoner

  2. Pregnancy

  3. Breast feeding

  4. Symptoms of acute respiratory infection for >10 days before randomization

  5. 48 hours between meeting inclusion criteria and randomization

  6. Seizure disorder

  7. Porphyria cutanea tarda

  8. Diagnosis of Long QT syndrome

  9. QTc >500 ms on electrocardiogram within 72 hours prior to enrollment

  10. Known allergy to hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, or amodiaquine

  11. Receipt in the 12 hours prior to enrollment, or planned administration during the 5-day study period that treating clinicians feel cannot be substituted for another medication, of any of the following: amiodarone; cimetidine; dofetilide; phenobarbital; phenytoin; sotalol

  12. Receipt of >1 dose of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine in the 10 days prior to enrollment

  13. Inability to receive enteral medications

  14. Refusal or inability to be contacted on Day 15 for clinical outcome assessment if discharged prior to day 15

  15. Previous enrollment in this trial

  16. The treating clinical team does not believe equipoise exists regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of this patient

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 University of Arizona Tucson Arizona United States 85721
2 UCSF Fresno Fresno California United States 93701
3 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles California United States 90095
4 UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento California United States 95817
5 UCSF Medical Center San Francisco California United States 94143
6 Stanford University Stanford California United States 94305
7 Medical Center of Aurora Aurora Colorado United States 80045
8 University of Colorado Hospital Aurora Colorado United States 80045
9 Denver Health Medical Center Denver Colorado United States 80204
10 St. Joseph Hospital Denver Colorado United States 80218
11 University of Florida Gainesville Florida United States 32608
12 University of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky United States 40506
13 University Medical Center New Orleans Louisiana United States 70112
14 Maine Medical Center Portland Maine United States 04102
15 Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts United States 02114
16 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston Massachusetts United States 02115
17 Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts United States 02445
18 Baystate Medical Center Springfield Massachusetts United States 01199
19 St. Vincent's Hospital Worcester Massachusetts United States 01608
20 University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor Michigan United States 48109
21 Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit Michigan United States 48025
22 University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson Mississippi United States 39216
23 Montefiore Medical Center-Weiler Bronx New York United States 10461
24 Montefiore Medical Center-Moses Bronx New York United States 10467
25 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem North Carolina United States 27157
26 University of Cincinnati Medical Center Cincinnati Ohio United States 45219
27 Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Ohio United States 44195
28 Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus Ohio United States 43210
29 Oregon Health and Science University Portland Oregon United States 97239
30 Penn State Hershey Medical Center Hershey Pennsylvania United States 17033
31 Temple University Hospital Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 19140
32 UPMC Presbyterian/Mercy/Shadyside Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States 15261
33 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
34 Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee United States 37221
35 University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Texas United States 77030
36 Intermountain Medical Center Murray Utah United States 84107
37 University of Utah Hospital Salt Lake City Utah United States 84132
38 VCU Medical Center Richmond Virginia United States 23298
39 Harborview Medical Center Seattle Washington United States 98104
40 Swedish Hospital First Hill Seattle Washington United States 98122

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Boyd Taylor Thompson, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Additional Information:

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Boyd Taylor Thompson, Co-Prinicipal Investigator PETAL CCC, Massachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04332991
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • PETAL 05 Orchid
First Posted:
Apr 3, 2020
Last Update Posted:
Mar 17, 2021
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2021
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Boyd Taylor Thompson, Co-Prinicipal Investigator PETAL CCC, Massachusetts General Hospital
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 242 237
COMPLETED 242 237
NOT COMPLETED 0 0

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo Total
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 242 237 479
Age (years) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [years]
58
57
57
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
107
44.2%
105
44.3%
212
44.3%
Male
135
55.8%
132
55.7%
267
55.7%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Count of Participants)
Non-Hispanic White
72
29.8%
65
27.4%
137
28.6%
Non-Hispanic Black
57
23.6%
55
23.2%
112
23.4%
Hispanic
91
37.6%
87
36.7%
178
37.2%
Asian
4
1.7%
7
3%
11
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
2
0.8%
4
1.7%
6
1.3%
Multi-race
1
0.4%
1
0.4%
2
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5
2.1%
8
3.4%
13
2.7%
Living at home in the community prior to hospitalization (Count of Participants)
Count of Participants [Participants]
190
78.5%
183
77.2%
373
77.9%
Body mass index (kg/m^2) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [kg/m^2]
31.3
31.1
31.1
Chronic Conditions (Count of Participants)
Hypertension
136
56.2%
117
49.4%
253
52.8%
Diabetes
88
36.4%
78
32.9%
166
34.7%
Chronic kidney disease
28
11.6%
14
5.9%
42
8.8%
Chronic artery disease
19
7.9%
23
9.7%
42
8.8%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
18
7.4%
21
8.9%
39
8.1%
Location at time of randomization (Count of Participants)
Hospital ward
157
64.9%
132
55.7%
289
60.3%
Intensive care unit
37
15.3%
54
22.8%
91
19%
Emergency department
34
14%
38
16%
72
15%
Symptoms of acute respiratory infection (Count of Participants)
Shortness of breath
175
72.3%
168
70.9%
343
71.6%
Cough
143
59.1%
140
59.1%
283
59.1%
Fever (temperature > 37.5 degrees celsius)
138
57%
132
55.7%
270
56.4%
Duration of symptoms prior to randomization (days) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
5
5
5
Time between hospital presentation and randomization (hours) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [hours]
22.2
22.7
22.5
COVID outcomes scale category at randomization (Count of Participants)
2: Hospitalized, receiving ECMO or invasive mechanical ventilation
13
5.4%
19
8%
32
6.7%
3: Hospitalized, receiving noninvasive ventilation or nasal high flow oxygen
28
11.6%
27
11.4%
55
11.5%
4: Hospitalized, receiving supplemental oxygen without positive pressure or high flow
116
47.9%
108
45.6%
224
46.8%
5: Hospitalized, not receiving supplemental oxygen
85
35.1%
83
35%
168
35.1%
Vasopressor use at enrollment (Count of Participants)
Count of Participants [Participants]
8
3.3%
20
8.4%
28
5.8%
Total SOFA score at enrollment (score) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score]
2
2
2
White blood cell count (cells ×10^3/μL) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [cells ×10^3/μL]
6.0
5.9
5.9
Platelet count (cells ×10^3/μL) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [cells ×10^3/μL]
199
200
199
Creatinine (mg/dL) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [mg/dL]
0.95
0.90
0.91
Aspartate aminotransferase (U/L) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [U/L]
39
45
41
Alanine aminotransferase (U/L) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [U/L]
30
34
31
Bilateral infiltrates on chest imaging (Count of Participants)
Count of Participants [Participants]
147
60.7%
145
61.2%
292
61%
QTc interval (milliseconds) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [milliseconds]
430
435
433

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title COVID Outcomes Scale Score on Study Day 15 (14 Days After Randomization)
Description We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale for all patients on study day 15 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)
Time Frame Assessed on study day 15

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
6
6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.02
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.73 to 1.42
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group.
2. Secondary Outcome
Title COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 3 (2 Days After Randomization)
Description We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale for all patients on study day 3 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)
Time Frame assessed on study day 3

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
4
4
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.28
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.90 to 1.81
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
3. Secondary Outcome
Title COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 8 (7 Days After Randomization)
Description We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale on study day 8 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)
Time Frame assessed on study day 8

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
5
6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.16
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.84 to 1.61
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
4. Secondary Outcome
Title COVID Ordinal Outcomes Scale on Study Day 29 (28 Days After Randomization)
Description We will determine the COVID Ordinal Scale on study day 29 COVID Ordinal Scale defined as: Death Hospitalized on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Hospitalized on non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula Hospitalized on supplemental oxygen Hospitalized not on supplemental oxygen Not hospitalized with limitation in activity (continued symptoms) Not hospitalized without limitation in activity (no symptoms)
Time Frame assessed on study day 29

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
6
6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure is adjusted for : age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.97
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.69 to 1.38
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
5. Secondary Outcome
Title All-location, All-cause Mortality Assessed on Study Day 15 (14 Days After Randomization)
Description Vital status of the patient on day 15 will be determined using any of the following methods: medical record review, phone calls to patient or proxy. There were two patients for whom we were unable to collect their vital status.
Time Frame assessed on study day 15

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Outcome was measured in participants with available data on vital status. One patient in the hydroxychloroquine group and one patient in the placebo group were lost to follow-up for vital status.
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 241 236
Count of Participants [Participants]
18
7.4%
14
5.9%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.56
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.68 to 3.57
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
6. Secondary Outcome
Title All-location, All-cause Mortality Assessed on Study Day 29 (28 Days After Randomization)
Description Vital status of the patient at day 28 will be determined using any of the following methods: medical record review, phone calls to patient or proxy. There were two patients for whom we were unable to collect their vital status.
Time Frame assessed on study day 29

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Outcome was measured in participants with available data on vital status. One patient in the hydroxychloroquine group and one patient in the placebo group were lost to follow-up for vital status.
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 241 236
Count of Participants [Participants]
25
10.3%
25
10.5%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.07
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.54 to 2.09
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Patients Dead or With Receipt of ECMO Between Enrollment and Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients who are either dead or on ECMO ( extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) between enrollment and day 28
Time Frame Enrollment to Day 28

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Outcome was measured in participants with available data on vital status or ECMO. One patient in the hydroxychloroquine group and one patient in the placebo group were lost to follow-up for vital status.
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 241 236
Count of Participants [Participants]
29
12%
28
11.8%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.13
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.60 to 2.14
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Oxygen-free Days Through Day 28
Description The number of calendar days between randomization and 28 days later that the patient is alive and without the use of oxygen therapy. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero oxygen free days.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
21
20
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.96
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.68 to 1.34
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Ventilator-free Days Through Day 28
Description Ventilator-free days is defined to be 28 days minus the duration of mechanical ventilation through day 28. Participants who do not survive to day 28 are assigned zero ventilator-free days.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
28
28
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.26
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.76 to 2.08
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Vasopressor-free Days Through Day 28
Description The number of calendar days between randomization and 28 days later that the patient is alive and without the use of vasopressor therapy. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero vasopressor free days.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
28
28
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.03
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.61 to 1.72
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
11. Secondary Outcome
Title ICU-free Days to Day 28
Description The number of days spent out of the ICU to day 28. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned zero ICU free days.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
28
28
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.26
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.84 to 1.88
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Hospital-free Days to Day 28
Description Defined as 28 days minus the number of days from randomization to discharge home.If a patient has not been discharged home prior to day 28 or dies prior to day 28, hospital free days will be zero.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
21
20
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.17
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.85 to 1.61
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated more favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
13. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Seizures to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience seizure between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
1
0.4%
0
0%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Risk Difference (RD)
Estimated Value 0.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-1.0 to 1.8
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
14. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Atrial Arrhythmia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience atrial arrhythmia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
15
6.2%
11
4.6%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.36
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.61 to 3.02
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
15. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience ventricular arrhythmia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
5
2.1%
6
2.5%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.81
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.24 to 2.70
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
16. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Cardiac Arrest to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience cardiac arrest between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
10
4.1%
4
1.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 2.51
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.78 to 8.12
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
17. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Elevation in Aspartate Aminotransferase or Alanine Aminotransferase to Twice the Local Upper Limit of Normal to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience elevation in aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase to twice the local upper limit of normal between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
50
20.7%
65
27.4%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.69
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.45 to 1.05
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
18. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Acute Pancreatitis Arrest to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience acute pancreatitis between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
5
2.1%
6
2.5%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.81
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.24 to 2.70
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
19. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Acute Kidney Injury to day28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience acute kidney injury between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
37
15.3%
37
15.6%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.97
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.59 to 1.59
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
20. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Receipt of Renal Replacement Therapy to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience renal replacement therapy between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
10
4.1%
14
5.9%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.69
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.30 to 1.58
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
21. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Symptomatic Hypoglycemia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience symptomatic hypoglycemia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
10
4.1%
8
3.4%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.23
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.48 to 3.18
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
22. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Neutropenia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience neutropenia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
4
1.7%
4
1.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.98
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.24 to 3.96
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
23. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Lymphopenia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience lymphopenia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
92
38%
87
36.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.06
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.73 to 1.53
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
24. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Anemia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience anemia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
139
57.4%
120
50.6%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.32
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.92 to 1.89
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
25. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Thrombocytopenia to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience thrombocytopenia between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
4
1.7%
5
2.1%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.78
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.21 to 2.94
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
26. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Number of Patients With Severe Dermatologic Reaction to Day 28
Description We will determine the number of patients that experience severe dermatologic reaction between randomization and day 28
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Count of Participants [Participants]
1
0.4%
1
0.4%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.98
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.06 to 15.74
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group
27. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Time to Recovery, Defined as Time to Reaching Level 5, 6, or 7 on the COVID Outcomes Scale, Which is the Time to the Earlier of Final Liberation From Supplemental Oxygen or Hospital Discharge
Description Time to recovery, defined as time to reaching level 5, 6, or 7 on the COVID Outcomes Scale, which is the time to the earlier of final liberation from supplemental oxygen or hospital discharge. Patients who die prior to day 28 are assigned 28 days for time to recovery.
Time Frame 28 days after randomization

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychloroquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
Measure Participants 242 237
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [days]
5
6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Hydroxychloroquine, Placebo
Comments Outcome measure was adjusted for: age, sex, baseline COVID Outcome Scale category, baseline Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and duration of acute respiratory infection symptoms prior to randomization
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.97
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.69 to 1.35
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Odds ratios greater than 1.0 indicated less favorable outcomes for patients in the hydroxychloroquine group compared with the placebo group

Adverse Events

Time Frame Subjects were assessed for adverse events from enrollment through study day 29 or discharge, whichever occurs first. Investigators will determine if the event is serious or related to study drug.
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title Hydroxychlorquine Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants assigned to the hydroxychloroquine arm will receive hydroxychloroquine sulfate 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine is available in 200 mg oral tablets of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. For this COVID-19 trial, we will use an oral or enteral dose of hydroxychloroquine 400 mg twice daily on the day of enrollment, then 200 mg twice daily for the next 4 days for a 5 day total course. Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding. Placebo: Participants randomized to the control group will receive a dose of placebo enterally twice daily for 5 days (a total of 10 doses). The placebo pills will be as similar as possible to the hydroxychloroquine pills to ensure blinding.
All Cause Mortality
Hydroxychlorquine Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 25/242 (10.3%) 25/237 (10.5%)
Serious Adverse Events
Hydroxychlorquine Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 14/242 (5.8%) 11/237 (4.6%)
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrest 0/242 (0%) 0 2/237 (0.8%) 2
Myocardial Infarction 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Ventricular Tachycardia 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Distension 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Bleeding Gastrointestinal 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Gall stones 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Nausea, Vomiting, Hematemesis 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Obstruction Bowel 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
General disorders
Death 2/242 (0.8%) 2 0/237 (0%) 0
Investigations
Hypokalemia 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Reaction Nonspecific 1/242 (0.4%) 1 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Hematoma Muscle 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Joint Pain 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Nervous system disorders
Edema Cerebral 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Encephalopathy 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Headache 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Intracranial hemorrhage 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Stroke 1/242 (0.4%) 1 2/237 (0.8%) 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia 2/242 (0.8%) 2 0/237 (0%) 0
Pneumothorax 2/242 (0.8%) 2 0/237 (0%) 0
Respiratory Distress 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Shortness of Breath 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Vascular disorders
Hemorrhage Retroperitoneal 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Hydroxychlorquine Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 30/242 (12.4%) 21/237 (8.9%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Cardiac disorders
Atrial Arrythmia 1/242 (0.4%) 1 2/237 (0.8%) 2
Bradycardia 0/242 (0%) 0 2/237 (0.8%) 2
Cardiac Arrhythmia 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Cardiomyopathy 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Chest Pain 2/242 (0.8%) 2 0/237 (0%) 0
Conduction Disorder 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
EKG Abnormality: Non-Specific 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Premature Ventricular Contractions 1/242 (0.4%) 1 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Prolonged QTc 2/242 (0.8%) 2 3/237 (1.3%) 3
Sinus Bradycardia 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Endocrine disorders
Hypoglycemia 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Nausea 2/242 (0.8%) 2 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Nausea, Vomiting 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Nausea, Diarrhea 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
General disorders
Contrast Extravasation 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Immune system disorders
Allergic Reaction 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Investigations
ALT Increased 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
AST Increased 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Multiple Liver Function Tests Abnormal 10/242 (4.1%) 10 3/237 (1.3%) 3
Nervous system disorders
Headache 3/242 (1.2%) 3 2/237 (0.8%) 2
Neuropathy Peripheral 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Kidney Function Abnormal 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia 1/242 (0.4%) 1 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Rash 1/242 (0.4%) 1 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Vascular disorders
Flushing 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1
Vagal Reaction 1/242 (0.4%) 1 0/237 (0%) 0
Nosebleed 0/242 (0%) 0 1/237 (0.4%) 1

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title B.Taylor Thompson, MD
Organization Mass General Hopsital (PETAL Network Coordinating Center)
Phone 617-726-8854
Email TTHOMPSON1@mgh.harvard.edu
Responsible Party:
Boyd Taylor Thompson, Co-Prinicipal Investigator PETAL CCC, Massachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04332991
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • PETAL 05 Orchid
First Posted:
Apr 3, 2020
Last Update Posted:
Mar 17, 2021
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2021