Safety and Efficacy of Disulfiram in Hospitalized Patients with Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Augusto Cesar Mota,
Valdir C. Sant’Ana Filho,
Carolyn M Hendrickson
et al.
Abstract:OBJECTIVES: Disulfiram, a low-cost generic drug used for alcohol dependence, holds the potential to mitigate disease progression in patients with moderate COVID-19 by targeting inflammasomes. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of disulfiram when administered alongside standard of care for the treatment of hospitalized individuals with moderate COVID-19. DESIGN: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. SETTING: Conducted at four clinical sites in Brazil between December 2… Show more
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