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  • Protocol summary

    Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have the ability to understand and desire to sign the informed consent; Age of 18 years or more; Exposure and close contact with a COVID-19 patients within 4 days before entering the study; must agree not to enroll in another study prior to completion of Day 14 of study. Non inclusion criteria: individuals with low risk of exposure (wearing a face mask and an eye shield); individuals with exposure time of less than 15 minutes; patients who receive medication for prophylaxis or treatment if COVID-19; patients with any sign and symptoms of COVID-19
    Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have the ability to understand and desire to sign the informed consent; Age of 18 years or more; Exposure and close contact with a COVID-19 patients within 4 days before entering the study; must agree not to enroll in another study prior to completion of Day 14 of study. Non inclusion criteria: individuals with low risk of exposure (wearing a face mask and an eye shield); individuals with exposure time of less than 15 minutes; patients who receive medication for prophylaxis or treatment if COVID-19; patients with any sign and symptoms of COVID-19; Taking the medication for less than 3 days; COVID-19 compatible symptoms on day 1.
    معیارهای ورود: افرادی که توانایی فهم و تمایل به امضای فرم رضایت نامه آگاهانه شرکت در مطالعه را داشته باشد؛ سن 18 سال و بالاتر؛ مواجهه و برخورد نزدیک با یک فرد مبتلا به بیماری کووید-19 در طی 4 روز قبل از ورود به مطالعه؛ پذیرفتن عدم شرکت در مطالعه تحقیقاتی دیگر قبل از اتمام مطالعه در طی 14 روز مطالعه. معیارهای عدم ورود: افراد دارای سطح خطر کم مواجهه (دارای ماسک و محافظ چشمی)؛ افراد با مواجهه برای زمان کمتر از 15 دقیقه؛ بیماران دریافت کننده دارو به جهت درمان یا پیشگیری از کووید-19؛ بیماران دارای هرگونه علامت مربوط به بیماری کووید-19
    معیارهای ورود: افرادی که توانایی فهم و تمایل به امضای فرم رضایت نامه آگاهانه شرکت در مطالعه را داشته باشد؛ سن 18 سال و بالاتر؛ مواجهه و برخورد نزدیک با یک فرد مبتلا به بیماری کووید-19 در طی 4 روز قبل از ورود به مطالعه؛ پذیرفتن عدم شرکت در مطالعه تحقیقاتی دیگر قبل از اتمام مطالعه در طی 14 روز مطالعه. معیارهای عدم ورود: افراد دارای سطح خطر کم مواجهه (دارای ماسک و محافظ چشمی)؛ افراد با مواجهه برای زمان کمتر از 15 دقیقه؛ بیماران دریافت کننده دارو به جهت درمان یا پیشگیری از کووید-19؛ بیماران دارای هرگونه علامت مربوط به بیماری کووید-19; بیماران دریافت کننده دارو برای کمتر از 3 روز; بروز علایم منطبق بر کووید-19 در روز اول
  • General information

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    In this update, we considered adding exclusion criteria to the record. based on the blinding of the statistical analyzers and outcome assessors, these two changes have been made. an interim analysis has been considered. considering the blinding strategy in this study, we blinded the outcome assessors and statistical analyzers from the study allocation. because of the incidence of the COVID-19 compatible symptoms in the 1st day in some patients and also some patients didn't take the medications as ordered, these two exclusion criteria have been considered. an interim analysis to assess the outcome occurrence is considered.
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    با توجه به در نظر گرفتن معیار خروج و کور بودن آنالیز کننده های آماری و ارزیابی کننده های پیامد بالینی بیماران و همچنین آنالیز موقت این بروزرسانی در نظر گرفته شد. در خصوص کورسازی تمامی ارزیابی کننده های پیامدهای مطالعه و همچنین فرد مسئول آنالیز آماری نسبت به گروه های مطالعه کور شدند. با توجه به بروز علایم در روز اول در تعدادی از بیماران و همچنین عدم مصرف صحیح دارو توسط بیماران شرکت کننده در مطالعه، این دو مورد به عنوان معیار خروج در نظر گرفته شد. آنالیز آماری موقت برای ارزیابی نتایج به دست آماده در رکورد اضافه گردید.
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    In this clinical trial an interim analysis in the sample size if 50% is allowed
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    در این کارآزمایی بالینی امکان انجام تجزیه و تحلیل موقت در حجم نمونه 50% بنابر تصمیم مسئول انجام مطالعه وجود دارد.
  • Recruitment centers

    #1
    Name of recruitment center - English: Imam hossein medical and educational center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز آموزشی درمانی امام حسین
    Full name of responsible person - English: Mohammad Sistanizad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: محمد سیستانی زاد
    Street address - English: Madani St., Tehran, Iran
    Street address - Persian: تهران - خیابان شهید مدنی - بیمارستان امام حسین (ع)
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1617763141
    Phone: +98 21 8887 3704
    Fax:
    Email: Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:
    Name of recruitment center - English: Imam Hossein medical and educational center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز آموزشی درمانی امام حسین
    Full name of responsible person - English: Mohammad Sistanizad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: محمد سیستانی زاد
    Street address - English: Madani street
    Street address - Persian: خیابان شهید مدنی
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1617763141
    Phone: +98 21 8887 3704
    Fax:
    Email: Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:
    #2
    Name of recruitment center - English: Labbafinejad medical and educational center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز آموزشی درمانی شهید دکتر لبافی نژاد
    Full name of responsible person - English: Shadi Ziaie
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: شادی ضیایی
    Street address - English: Tehran Province, Tehran, 9th Boostan St
    Street address - Persian: تهران، خیابان پاسداران، بوستان 9
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1666663111
    Phone: +98 21 2360 2280
    Fax:
    Email: Shadi_z73@yahoo.com
    Web page address:
    Name of recruitment center - English: Labbafinejad Medical and Educational Center
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: مرکز آموزشی درمانی شهید دکتر لبافی نژاد
    Full name of responsible person - English: Shadi Ziaie
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: شادی ضیایی
    Street address - English: 9th Boostan street, Pasdaran avenue
    Street address - Persian: خیابان پاسداران، بوستان 9
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1666663111
    Phone: +98 21 2360 2280
    Fax:
    Email: Shadi_z73@yahoo.com
    Web page address:
    #3
    Name of recruitment center - English: Shohadaye gomnam hospital
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: بیمارستان شهدای گمنام
    Full name of responsible person - English: Mohammad sistanizad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: محمد سیستانی زاد
    Street address - English: Mohammad reza aazami st, Khavaran st, khorasan sq., Tehran, Iran
    Street address - Persian: تهران، میدان خراسان،خیابان خاوران، خیابان شهید محمدرضا اعظم نظامی
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1794694616
    Phone: +98 21 3631 2001
    Fax:
    Email: Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:
    Name of recruitment center - English: Shohadaye Gomnam hospital
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: بیمارستان شهدای گمنام
    Full name of responsible person - English: Mohammad Sistanizad
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: محمد سیستانی زاد
    Street address - English: Shahid Mohammad Reza Aazami street, Khavaran street, khorasan square, Tehran
    Street address - Persian: تهران، میدان خراسان،خیابان خاوران، خیابان شهید محمدرضا اعظم نظامی
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1794694616
    Phone: +98 21 3631 2001
    Fax:
    Email: Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:
  • Sponsors / Funding sources

    #1

    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Hassan Yazdan Panah
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: حسن یزدان پناه
    Street address - English: Niayesh Highway, Valiasr Ave, Tehran, Iran
    Street address - Persian: خيابان وليعصر، پایین از چهارراه نیایش، دانشکده داروسازی شهید بهشتی
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1991953381
    Phone: +98 21 8820 0118
    Fax:
    Email: yazdanpanah@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:

    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Hassan Yazdan Panah
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: حسن یزدان پناه
    Street address - English: Shahid Beheshti School of Pharmacy, after Niayesh intersection; Valiasr street
    Street address - Persian: خيابان وليعصر، پایین تر از چهارراه نیایش، دانشکده داروسازی شهید بهشتی
    City - English: Tehran
    City - Persian: تهران
    Province: Tehran
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 1991953381
    Phone: +98 21 8820 0118
    Fax:
    Email: yazdanpanah@sbmu.ac.ir
    Web page address:

Protocol summary

Study aim
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of bromehexine in post exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19
Design
Clinical trial with controlled group, parallel design, double-blinded, multi-centric, randomized; phase 3 on 1050 patients. Randomization of the patients will be conducted using block randomization method via Rand function in Excel software.
Settings and conduct
The present study will be conducted at Imam Hossein, Shahid Labafinejad, Shohadaye Gomnam Medical Centers affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. The study designed as double blinded in which the participants and outcome assessors will be masked to their assignment.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have the ability to understand and desire to sign the informed consent; Age of 18 years or more; Exposure and close contact with a COVID-19 patients within 4 days before entering the study; must agree not to enroll in another study prior to completion of Day 14 of study. Non inclusion criteria: individuals with low risk of exposure (wearing a face mask and an eye shield); individuals with exposure time of less than 15 minutes; patients who receive medication for prophylaxis or treatment if COVID-19; patients with any sign and symptoms of COVID-19; Taking the medication for less than 3 days; COVID-19 compatible symptoms on day 1.
Intervention groups
Intervention group: patients will receive Bromhexine 8mg 3 times a day for 14 days. Control group: patients will receive placebo 3 times a day for 14 days.
Main outcome variables
Incidence of COVID-19 disease; COVID-19 disease severity

General information

Reason for update
In this update, we considered adding exclusion criteria to the record. based on the blinding of the statistical analyzers and outcome assessors, these two changes have been made. an interim analysis has been considered. considering the blinding strategy in this study, we blinded the outcome assessors and statistical analyzers from the study allocation. because of the incidence of the COVID-19 compatible symptoms in the 1st day in some patients and also some patients didn't take the medications as ordered, these two exclusion criteria have been considered. an interim analysis to assess the outcome occurrence is considered.
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20120703010178N22
Registration date: 2020-12-07, 1399/09/17
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2021-07-06, 1400/04/15
Update count: 1
Registration date
2020-12-07, 1399/09/17
Registrant information
Name
Mohammad Sistanizad
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 21 8820 0087
Email address
sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2020-08-22, 1399/06/01
Expected recruitment end date
2020-12-21, 1399/10/01
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
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Trial completion date
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Scientific title
A Randomized, Multi-centric, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Bromhexine, a serine protease (TMPRSS2) blocker, to prevent COVID-19
Public title
Bromhexine hydrochloride for prophylaxis against COVID-19
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Exposure and close contact (defined as being within 6 feet for a period of 15 minutes or more in a 24 hour period or 5 minutes or more for healthcare associated exposure) to a COVID-19 case within 4 days before entering the study must agree not to enroll in another investigational study prior to completion of Day 14 of study Individuals who have the ability to understand and desire to sign the informed consent Age of 18 years or more
Exclusion criteria:
Current Hospitalization Receipt of any experimental treatment for 2019-nCoV (off-label, compassionate use, or trial related) within the 30 days prior to the time of the screening evaluation Hypersensitivity to bromhexine or any component of the formulation Low risk in individuals in close contact (wearing face mask and eye shield) Individuals with exposure of less than 15 minutes Receipt of any medication for prophylaxis and treatment of 2019-nCoV Patients with any related sign and symptoms of COVID-19
Age
From 18 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Care provider
  • Investigator
  • Outcome assessor
  • Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size: 1050
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Randomization will be recorded on an Excel file by the principal investigator. Participants will be randomized via permuted block randomization. Each block will be consistent of variable sizes of 4 or 6 or 8 patients. For assignment of each patient to the drug or placebo group, for each patients a unique code consistent of 2 letters and a digit will be assigned. the code will be unique for each patient ( for example code AB1 for first patient). Only the principle investigator will be informed of the assignment of each code to the medication or placebo group.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
Participants will be provided masked study medicine, directly in research centers or shipped by courier service. The intervention vs. placebo will not be identical; however, participants and outcome assessors will be masked to their assignment.
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
In this clinical trial an interim analysis in the sample size if 50% is allowed

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

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Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of School of Pharmacy and Nursing & Midwifery; Shahid Beheshti University of Medica
Street address
Niayesh complex; No 2660; Valiasr street; Tehran
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
6153- 14155
Approval date
2020-11-01, 1399/08/11
Ethics committee reference number
IR.SBMU.PHARMACY.REC.1399.247

Health conditions studied

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Description of health condition studied
COVID-19
ICD-10 code
U07.1
ICD-10 code description
COVID-19, virus identified

2

Description of health condition studied
COVID-19
ICD-10 code
U07.2
ICD-10 code description
COVID-19, virus not identified

Primary outcomes

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Description
Incidence of COVID-19 disease
Timepoint
At day 14
Method of measurement
Clinical assessment

2

Description
Ordinal Scale of COVID-19 disease severity
Timepoint
Censored at Day 14
Method of measurement
Clinical assessment

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Hospitalization or death
Timepoint
Day 14
Method of measurement
Phone call

2

Description
Confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis
Timepoint
Day 14
Method of measurement
Self report

3

Description
Sign and Symptoms compatible with COVID-19
Timepoint
day 14
Method of measurement
Self report

4

Description
Treatment withdrawal or discontinuation
Timepoint
day 14
Method of measurement
self report

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: Receiving Bromhexine 8 mg 3 times a day for 14 days in patients with history of close contact to confirmed COVID-19 in past 4 days
Category
Treatment - Drugs

2

Description
Control group: Receiving placebo 3 times a day for 14 days in patients with history of close contact to confirmed COVID-19 in past 4 days
Category
Placebo

Recruitment centers

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Imam Hossein medical and educational center
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Sistanizad
Street address
Madani street
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1617763141
Phone
+98 21 8887 3704
Email
Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Labbafinejad Medical and Educational Center
Full name of responsible person
Shadi Ziaie
Street address
9th Boostan street, Pasdaran avenue
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1666663111
Phone
+98 21 2360 2280
Email
Shadi_z73@yahoo.com

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Shohadaye Gomnam hospital
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Sistanizad
Street address
Shahid Mohammad Reza Aazami street, Khavaran street, khorasan square, Tehran
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1794694616
Phone
+98 21 3631 2001
Email
Sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Hassan Yazdan Panah
Street address
Shahid Beheshti School of Pharmacy, after Niayesh intersection; Valiasr street
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1991953381
Phone
+98 21 8820 0118
Email
yazdanpanah@sbmu.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
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Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Sistanizad
Position
Associated Professor / Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti School of Pharmacy, after Niayesh intersection; Valiasr street
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
6153- 14155
Phone
+98 218800087
Fax
Email
sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
Web page address

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Sistanizad
Position
Associated Professor / Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti School of Pharmacy, after Niayesh intersection; Valiasr street
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
6153- 14155
Phone
+98 218800087
Fax
Email
sistanizadm@sbmu.ac.ir
Web page address

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Omid Moradi
Position
Clinical resident
Latest degree
Medical doctor
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Shahid Beheshti School of Pharmacy, after Niayesh intersection; Valiasr street
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1991953381
Phone
009 21 88200118
Email
O_moradi@sbmu.ac.ir

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
Primary and secondary outcome data after making participants unrecognizable will be released
When the data will become available and for how long
6 months after publishing the results of primary outcome
To whom data/document is available
Any researchers will have access to the data after allowance of corresponding author
Under which criteria data/document could be used
Performing any analysis to any data resulted form this study will be allowed only with the permission of corresponding author
From where data/document is obtainable
Correspondance author
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
After requesting for data, correspondence will check the authorization and then they will be informed about it
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