Study Dabbous HM, Scientific Reports, 2021 has been retracted on September 18, 2021. The study was excluded from the analysis and grade assessment by October 10 the latest.
FOREST PLOTS -2023-01-06
Trial NCT04694612
Publication Adhikari P, Int J Infect Dis (2022)
Funding: Not reported/unclear
Conflict of interest: *
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Nepal Follow-up duration (days): * | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg orally twice on day 1 -Maintenance dose: 800 mg orally 2 times a day from day 2 until day 5. |
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Control
Placebo | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=38 Placebo=32 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 70 Mean age : NR 0 males Severity : Mild: n=70 / Moderate: n=0 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Clinical improvements in mild cases [Time Frame: 5 day]: Time to clinical improvements is defined as recovery in two out of the three common symptoms that includes fever (body temperature more than 99.5 degrees F), cough, and headache/malaise (scored more than 3 in a pain likert scale of 1 to 10). | |
In the report Clinical improvement | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment | Only the published abstract and registry were used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. There was no protocol or statistical analysis plan available. This was a preliminary data analysis. |
Trial NCT04387760
Publication AlQahtani M, Sci Rep (2022) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-08-01 to 2021-03-30
Funding: Public/non profit (National Taskforce for combating the Coronavirus (COVID- 19), Ministry of Health Bahrain; the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain.)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Bahrain Follow-up duration (days): 30 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1600 mg orally twice a day on day 1 - Maintenance dose: 600 mg orally twice a day on days 2 to 10 |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=54 Standard care=52 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 106 Mean age : NR 50 males Severity : Mild: n=104 / Moderate: n=1 / Severe: n=1 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Medial clinical scale at end of study follow up [Time Frame: Until discharge, death or for a maximum of 30 days or readmission] Median clinical scale at end of study follow up (day 14 or on discharge/death, whichever is earlier) | |
In the report The clinical scale at the end of study follow up (day 14 or on discharge/death, whichever is earlier) that was defined as 6 points: death; (5) points: hospitalization plus extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or invasive mechanical ventilation; (4) points: hospitalization plus non-invasive ventilation or high-flow supplemental oxygen; (3) points: hospitalization plus supplemental oxygen (not high-flow or non-invasive ventilation); (2) points: hospitalization with no supplemental oxygen; (1) point: hospital discharge. | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Yes |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment | In addition to the published article, the trial registry was used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. Neither protocol nor statistical analysis plan was available. There is no change from the trial registration in the intervention and control treatments. The registry primary outcome reflects the reported primary outcome. Some outcomes from the registry are not reported in the paper (e.g., all adverse events- only discontinuations due to AEs were reported). This is a 3-arm trial incuding an HCQ group; only the Favipiravir vs Standard care comparison is relevant to our review and was extracted. |
Trial NCT04542694
Publication Balykova L, Infektsionnye bolezn (2020) (published paper)
Funding: Private (Promomed, LLC)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Russia Follow-up duration (days): 30 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1600 mg orally twice on the first day. Maintenance dose: 600 mg orally twice a day for the next 13 days. |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=100 Standard care=100 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 200 Mean age : NR 97 males Severity : Mild: n=0 / Moderate: n=200 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Rate of Clinical Status Improvement [ Time Frame: By Visit 3, approximately 10 days ] and Time to Clinical Improvement [ Time Frame: 28 days ] | |
In the report Time to clinical improvement – a decrease by 1 category in the assessment on the Categorical scale of clinical improvement of the World Health Organization…, and the number pf patients who achieved improvement by 2 categories | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol Yes. In English Statistical plan Yes Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
The published article (in Russian), trial registry (with results), study protocol and statistical analysis plan were used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. The target sample size specified in the registry was achieved. There is no change from the trial registration in the outcomes or intervention and control treatments.
This study was updated on February 1st, 2021 after contact with authors. |
Trial NCT04818320
Publication Chuah CH, Clin Infect Dis (2021) (published paper)
Dates: 2021-02-01 to 2021-06-20
Funding: No specific funding
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Malaysia Follow-up duration (days): 28 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg orally twice a day on day 1 - Maintenance dose" 800 mg orally twice a day days 2-5 |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Standard care=250 Favipiravir=250 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 500 Mean age : NR 242 males Severity : Mild: n=249 / Moderate: n=251 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Need for oxygen supplement [ Time Frame: Day of discharge/day 28 of treatment (if still hospitalized) ] Drop in SPO2 in room air to <95% or requiring supplemental oxygen to maintain SPO2≥95% | |
In the report Desaturated with SpO2 <95% on room air, or requiring supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 ≥95% | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol Yes. In English Statistical plan Yes Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
In addition to the published article, the retrospective trial registry, protocol, statistical analysis plan, data from contact with authors and supplementary appendices were used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. The primary and secondary outcomes in the article reflect those in the registry. There is no information on whether the outcomes, target sample size or analyses were determined a priori. The trial (n = 500) achieved its target sample size (n = 500).
On April 4th, 2022, the extraction and ROB were updated based on information obtained from contact with authors. |
Trial NCT04358549
Publication Finberg RW, Open Forum Infect Dis (2021) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-04-17 to 2020-10-30
Funding: Mixed (US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC); FUJIFULM Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc)
Conflict of interest: Yes
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / USA Follow-up duration (days): 60 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose 1800 mg orally twice daily - Maintenance dose 1000 mg orally twice daily days 2-14 (800mg twice daily for patients with child-pugh-A liver disease) |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=25 Standard care=25 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 50 Mean age : NR 30 males Severity : Mild: n=15 / Moderate: n=31 / Severe: n=4 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time to viral clearance [ Time Frame: Day 29 ] | |
In the report Time to viral clearance | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol Yes. In English Statistical plan Yes Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
In addition to the published article, the trial registry, protocol, statistical analysis plan and supplementary appendices were used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. The primary outcome in the published article reflected that in the registry and protocol. Several secondary outcomes reported in the article were not included in the registry, but were in the protocol. The trial achieved its target sample size.
Incidence of viral negative conversion was a cumulative outcome reported by authors until day 8. The study was updated on April 13th, 2022 with data acquired after contact with authors. On November 4th, 2022, this study was updated with the results published on CT.gov. |
Trial NCT04434248
Publication Ivashchenko AA, Clin Infect Dis (2020) (published paper)
Funding: Mixed (Russian Direct Investment Fund, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, The Skolkovo Innovation Center. )
Conflict of interest: Yes
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Russia Follow-up duration (days): 29 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir 1800/800mg Initial dose: 1600 mg orally twice daily on day 1; Maintenance dose: 600 mg twice daily on days 2-14 Favipiravir 1600/600mg Initial dose: 1800 mg orally twice daily on day 1; Maintenance dose: 800 mg twice daily on days 2-14 Favipiravir Initial dose: 1600 mg orally twice daily on day 1; Maintenance dose: 600 mg twice daily on days 2-14 |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir 1800/800mg=20 Favipiravir 1600/600mg=20 Standard care=20 Favipiravir =40 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 100 Mean age : NR 43 males Severity : Mild: n=60 / Moderate: n=20 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register rate of viral clearance by Day 5, time to normalization of clinical symptoms (i.e. body temperature), changes on CT scan by Day 15, and incidence and severity of adverse events related to the study drug. | |
In the report Elimination of SARS-CoV-2 by Day 10 (defined as two negative PCR tests with at least a 24-hour interval) | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: No |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment | In addition to all available versions of the pre-print article, the study registry was used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The registry was retrospective (dated June 16th, 2020). The study achieved the target sample size reported in the registry. There is no change from the trial registration in the intervention and control treatments. No protocol or pre-specified statistical analysis plan are available. There is no change from the trial registration in the primary outcomes. Some secondary outcomes in the registry are not present in the report. There was discrepancy in the reported data for mortality and serious adverse events in the preprint and supplementary material. The study is an unblinded, pilot stage, randomized trial and the method used for allocation concealment is not reported. |
Trial ChiCTR2000029544
Publication Lou Y, Eur J Pharm Sci (2020) (published paper)
Funding: Public/non profit (Zhejiang Provincial Science and technology department key R & D plan emergency project)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Single center / China Follow-up duration (days): 14 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1600 or 2200 mg orally, followed by 600 mg three times a day for maximum 14 days Baloxavir marboxil 80 mg orally on day 1 and day 4, a third dose could be given on day 7 |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=10 Baloxavir marboxil=10 Standard care=10 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 30 Mean age : NR 21 males Severity : Mild: n=* / Moderate: n=* / Severe: n=* Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time to viral negativity by RT-PCR; Time to clinical improvement. | |
In the report Percentage of subjects with viral negative by Day 14; Time from randomization to clinical improvement, defined as the time from randomization to an improvement of two points (from the status at randomization) on a seven-category ordinal scale or live | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Yes |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
In addition to all available versions of the published article, the study registry was used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The study achieved the target sample size specified in the trial registry. There is no change from the trial registration in the intervention and control treatments.
On September 21st 2020, we received additional information from authors on this study. |
Trial NCT04402203
Publication Rahman SMA, Clin Infect Pract (2022) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-05-01 to 2020-07-30
Funding: Private (Beacon Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: double blinding | |
Location :
Multicenter / Bangladesh Follow-up duration (days): 22 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1600 mg orally twice daily on day 1 - Maintenance dose: 600 mg twice daily on days 2-10 |
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Control
Placebo | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=29 Placebo=28 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 57 Mean age : NR 33 males Severity : Mild: n=* / Moderate: n=* / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register 1) Number of participants negative by RT-PCR for the virus at 4-10 days after initiation of therapy. [ Time Frame: at 4 to 10 days of therapy ] Negative by RT-PCR for the virus at 4-10 days after initiation of therapy. However, negative results for the viral presence should be with an interval of at least 24 hours. 2) Number of participants with lung condition change assessed with X-ray. [ Time Frame: at Day-4, Day-7 and Day-10 of therapy ] X-ray findings of lung condition improvement at Day-4, Day-7 and Day-10 of therapy. | |
In the report Patient’s physical improvement with negative test results by RT-PCR and improvement by X-ray corresponding. | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
High |
General comment | In addition to the published article, the trial registry was used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. Neither protocol nor statistical analysis plan was available. The primary and secondary outcomes in the article reflect those in the registry. The trial (n = 57) achieved its target sample size (n = 50). |
Trial NCT04501783
Publication Ruzhentsova TA, Am J Transl Res (2021) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-05-23 to 2020-06-30
Funding: Private (R-Pharm Group of Companies)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Russia Follow-up duration (days): 28 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg orally twice on day 1. Maintenance dose: 800 mg orally twice a day on days 2-10 |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=112 Standard care=56 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 168 Mean age : NR 79 males Severity : Mild: n=38 / Moderate: n=3 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time to clinical improvement [Time Frame: through Day 28]; Time to viral clearance [Time Frame: through Day 28] | |
In the report 1. Time to clinical improvement (a reduction of patient clinical status on at least 1 score according to WHO 8-Category Ordinal Scale compared to screening) and 2. Time to viral clearance (the absence of SARS-CoV-2 virus according to PCR in two consecutive swabs with an interval of at least 24 hours). | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol Yes. In English Statistical plan Yes Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Yes |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
In addition to the published article, the pre-print article, the trial registry and the protocol were used in data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. There were no differences between the published/pre-print article, trial registry and protocol in terms of population, procedures, treatments or outcomes. The standard of care arm has been extracted as an active treatment comparison arm, since in this arm patients received either umifenovir and intranasal interferon alpha-2b or hydroxychloroquine, depending on the severity of the patient's condition. It is not reported how many patients in this arm received each of these treatments.
This study was updated on January 20th, 2022 with data from the newly published report. |
Trial NCT04529499; IND148286
Publication Shenoy S, medRxiv (2021) (preprint)
Dates: 2020-08-22 to 2020-01-27
Funding: Private (Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. and Global Response Aid )
Conflict of interest: Yes
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: double blinding | |
Location :
Multicenter / Kuwait Follow-up duration (days): 60 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg BID (200 mg, 9 tablets BID) - Maintenance dose: 800 mg BID (200 mg, 4 tablets BID) |
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Control
Placebo | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=175 Placebo=178 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 353 Mean age : NR 238 males Severity : Mild: n=38 / Moderate: n=312 / Severe: n=2 Critical: n=1 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time to resolution of hypoxia (Stage I) [ Time Frame: 1-28 days ] | |
In the report Time to resolution of hypoxia | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol Yes. In English Statistical plan Yes Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Yes |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Low |
General comment |
In addition to the preprint article, the supplemental material and the study registry (registered 7 days after the start of the study) were used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The study (n=353) did not achieve the target sample size (n=780) specified in the trial registry and was terminated early due to futility and lack of evidence in the primary and some secondary endpoints. There is no change from the trial registration in the intervention and control treatments. The primary outcome indicated in registry reflects the primary outcome reported in the paper. Some outcomes from the registry are not reported in the preprint (e.g time to negative conversion, percentage of patients showing negative conversion). On October 20th, 2022 this study was updated with information published in the registry. |
Trial JapicCTI-205238
Publication Shinkai M, Infect Dis Ther (2021) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-04-02 to 2020-08-16
Funding: Private (FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. )
Conflict of interest: Yes
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: single blinding | |
Location :
Multicenter / Japan Follow-up duration (days): 28 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg orally 2 times/day on Day 1 - Maintenance dose: 800mg orally 2 times/day from Day 2 for up to 13 days. |
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Control
Placebo | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Placebo=49 Favipiravir=107 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 156 Mean age : NR 104 males Severity : Mild: n=154 / Moderate: n=2 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Efficacy, time to alleviation of body temperature, SpO2, and chest image findings, and time to SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR negativity. | |
In the report Composite outcome defined as the time to improvement in four clinical parameters (temperature, SpO2, findings on chest imaging, and viral clearance) | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Yes |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment | “In addition to the published article, the prospective study registry and supplementary materials were used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. Neither protocol nor statistical analysis plan was available. The study (n=156) achieved the target sample size (n=144) specified in the trial registry. The primary outcome and safety outcomes indicated in the paper reflects those in the registry. Some secondary outcomes (e.g. mortality) are reported in the paper, but were not pre-specified in the trial registry. Of note: there was a large loss to follow up and cross-over of patients from the placebo group to the treatment group although patients were analyzed in the group they were randomized too." |
Trial TCTR20200514001
Publication Sirijatuphat R, Emerg Microbes Infect (2022) (published paper)
Dates: 2020-12-01 to 2021-07-30
Funding: Mixed (National Research Council of Thailand; Siriraj Research and Development Fund, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University; Unitaid; Wellcome Trust; EPSRC; NIH. The study
drug (Favipiravir) was supported by FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.)
Conflict of interest: No
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / Thailand Follow-up duration (days): 27 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Initial dose: 1800 mg orally twice a day on Day 1 - Maintenance dose: 800 mg orally twice a day until clinical improvement or saliva RT-PCR became negative (5 to 14 days). |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=64 Standard care=32 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 96 Mean age : NR 33 males Severity : Mild: n=93 / Moderate: n=0 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time to improvement in body temperature and SpO2 without chest imaging findings, and negative SARS-C Day 1 to Day 28 Vital Sign, SpO2, and chest imaging | |
In the report Time to clinical improvement, defined by a National Early Warning Score (NEWS) of ≤1. Primary endpoints were right-censored on Day 28. | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: Not reported |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment | In addition to the accepted article, the prospective study registry and supplemental material were used in data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The protocol and statistical analysis plan were not available. There is no change from the trial registration in the intervention and control treatments. The registry primary outcome does not reflect the reported primary outcome. The study (n=96) achieved the target sample size specified in the trial registry (n=96). |
Trial CTRI/2020/05/025114
Publication Udwadia Z, Int J Infect Dis (2020) (published paper)
Funding: Private (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, India)
Conflict of interest: Yes
Methods | |
RCT Blinding: Unblinded | |
Location :
Multicenter / India Follow-up duration (days): 28 | |
Inclusion criteria |
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Exclusion criteria |
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Interventions | |
Treatment
Favipiravir Loading dose: 1800 mg twice on day 1 - Maintenance dose: 800 mg twice a day for up to 14 days. |
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Control
Standard care | |
Participants | |
Randomized participants : Favipiravir=75 Standard care=75 | |
Characteristics of participants N= 150 Mean age : NR 108 males Severity : Mild: n=89 / Moderate: n=58 / Severe: n=0 Critical: n=0 | |
Primary outcome | |
In the register Time until cessation of oral shedding of SARS-CoV-2 virus [ Time Frame: Up to 28 days ] (Time in days from randomization to a negative SARS-CoV2 RT-PCR result of both oropharyngeal swab and nasopharyngeal swab). | |
In the report Time from randomization to cessation of oral shedding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (28-days maximum; specified as a negative RT-PCR result for both oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs) | |
Documents avalaible |
Protocol NR Statistical plan NR Data-sharing willing stated in the publication: No |
Risk of bias Overall The overall risk of bias reported in the table corresponds to the highest risk of bias for the outcomes assessed for the systematic review |
Some concerns |
General comment |
In addition to the published pre-proof article, the study's prospective registry was used for data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. Neither the study protocol nor statistical analysis plan were available at time of data extraction. There were no substantive differences between the published article and trial registry in population, procedures, treatment or outcomes. The study achieved its pre-stated sample size.
This study was updated on February 1st, 2021 after contact with authors. |