Povidone-Iodine Rinses in the Management of COVID-19
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2020-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine if Povidone iodine (PVP-I) rinses and throat gargles or
a PVP-I gel forming nasal spray compared to a placebo (a treatment that has no physical
effect to a person) is an effective treatment for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. These
patients have been diagnosed with mild/moderate COVID-19 symptoms and sent home for
self-isolation. Patients will be instructed to take either of the two treatments or placebo
twice daily for two weeks and have follow up visits 2 and 4 weeks after. The participants
will also complete study related procedures such as saliva sample collection, and two
questionnaires throughout the study period. The investigators hypothesize that COVID 19
positive participants who use either of the Povidone - Iodine treatment will have a reduction
in their viral load, develop a negative oral mucosa sample and improve their clinical
symptoms.