Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
0-146 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ChemoPROphyLaxIs with hydroxychloroquine For covId-19 infeCtious disease (PROLIFIC) to prevent covid-19 infection in frontline healthcare workers: |
T2 |
147-222 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. |
T3 |
223-253 |
Sentence |
denotes |
OBJECTIVES: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: |
T4 |
254-429 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To determine whether chemoprophylaxis with hydroxychloroquine versus placebo increases time to contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in frontline healthcare workers. |
T5 |
430-451 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: |
T6 |
452-626 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) To determine whether chemoprophylaxis with daily versus weekly dosing of hydroxychloroquine increases time to contracting COVID-19 disease in frontline healthcare workers. |
T7 |
627-1079 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2) To compare the number of COVID-19 cases between each trial arm on the basis of positive tests (as per current clinical testing methods and/or serology) 3) To compare the percentage of COVID-19 positive individuals with current testing methods versus serologically-proven COVID-19 in each trial arm 4) To compare COVID-19 disease severity in each trial arm 5) To compare recovery time from COVID-19 infection in each trial arm EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES: |
T8 |
1080-1458 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) To determine compliance (as measured by trough pharmacokinetic hydroxychloroquine levels) on COVID-19 positive tests 2) To determine if genetic factors determine susceptibility to COVID-19 disease or response to treatment 3) To determine if blood group determines susceptibility to COVID-19 disease 4) To compare serum biomarkers of COVID-19 disease in each arm TRIAL DESIGN: |
T9 |
1459-1556 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Double-blind, multi-centre, 2-arm (3:3:2 ratio) randomised placebo-controlled trial PARTICIPANTS: |
T10 |
1557-1669 |
Sentence |
denotes |
National Health Service (NHS) workers who have direct patient contact delivering care to patients with COVID-19. |
T11 |
1670-1788 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Participants in the trial will be recruited from a number of NHS hospitals directly caring for patients with COVID-19. |
T12 |
1789-1808 |
Sentence |
denotes |
INCLUSION CRITERIA: |
T13 |
1809-1858 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To be included in the trial the participant MUST: |
T14 |
1859-2152 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) Have given written informed consent to participate 2) Be aged 18 years to 70 years 3) Not previously have been diagnosed with COVID-19 4) Work in a high-risk secondary or tertiary healthcare setting (hospitals accepting COVID-19 patients) with direct patient-facing care EXCLUSION CRITERIA: |
T15 |
2153-2228 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The presence of any of the following will mean participants are ineligible: |
T16 |
2229-2790 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) Known COVID-19 positive test at baseline (if available) 2) Symptomatic for possible COVID-19 at baseline 3) Known hypersensitivity reaction to hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine or 4-aminoquinolines 4) Known retinal disease 5) Known porphyria 6) Known chronic kidney disease (CKD; eGFR<30ml/min) 7) Known epilepsy 8) Known heart failure or conduction problems 9) Known significant liver disease (Gilbert's syndrome is permitted) 10) Known glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency 11) Currently taking any of the following contraindicated medications: |
T17 |
2791-3515 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Digoxin, Chloroquine, Halofantrine, Amiodarone, Moxifloxacin, Cyclosporin, Mefloquine, Praziquantel, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Prochlorperazine, Fluconazole 12) Currently taking hydroxychloroquine or having a clinical indication for taking hydroxychloroquine 13) Currently breastfeeding 14) Unable to be followed-up during the trial 15) Current or future involvement in the active treatment phase of other interventional research studies (excluding observational/non-interventional studies) before study follow-up visit 16) Not able to use or have access to a modern phone device/web-based technology 17) Any other clinical reason which may preclude entry in the opinion of the investigator INTERVENTION AND COMPARATOR: |
T18 |
3516-3696 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Interventions being evaluated are: A) Daily hydroxychloroquine or B) Weekly hydroxychloroquine or C) Placebo The maximum treatment period is approximately 13 weeks per participant. |
T19 |
3697-3869 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hydroxychloroquine-identical matched placebo tablets will ensure that all participants are taking the same number and dosing regimen of tablets across the three trial arms. |
T20 |
3870-3936 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is no variation in the dose of hydroxychloroquine by weight. |
T21 |
3937-4036 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The dosing regimen for the three arms of the study (A, B, C) are described in further detail below. |
T22 |
4037-4043 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Arm A: |
T23 |
4044-4142 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Active Hydroxychloroquine (- daily dosing and placebo-matched hydroxychloroquine - weekly dosing). |
T24 |
4143-4148 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Form: |
T25 |
4149-4163 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Tablets Route: |
T26 |
4164-4169 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Oral. |
T27 |
4170-4189 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Dose and Frequency: |
T28 |
4190-4216 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Active hydroxychloroquine: |
T29 |
4217-4226 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 1-2: |
T30 |
4227-4313 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Loading phase - 400mg (2 x 200mg tablets) taken twice a day for 2 days Days 3 onwards: |
T31 |
4314-4446 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 200mg (1 x 200mg tablet) taken once daily, every day for 90 days (~3 months) Matched Placebo hydroxychloroquine: |
T32 |
4447-4462 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 3 onwards: |
T33 |
4463-4583 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 2 tablets taken once a week on the same day each week (every 7th day) for 90 days (~3 months) Arm B: |
T34 |
4584-4688 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Active Hydroxychloroquine (- weekly dosing and placebo matched hydroxychloroquine - daily dosing.) Form: |
T35 |
4689-4703 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Tablets Route: |
T36 |
4704-4709 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Oral. |
T37 |
4710-4729 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Dose and Frequency: |
T38 |
4730-4756 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Active hydroxychloroquine: |
T39 |
4757-4766 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 1-2: |
T40 |
4767-4853 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Loading Phase - 400mg (2 x 200mg tablets) taken twice daily for 2 days Days 3 onwards: |
T41 |
4854-5019 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 400mg (2 x 200mg tablets) taken once a week on the same day each week (every 7th day) for 90 days (~3 months) Matched Placebo hydroxychloroquine: |
T42 |
5020-5035 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 3 onwards: |
T43 |
5036-5112 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 1 tablet taken once daily for 90 days (~3 months) Arm C: |
T44 |
5113-5226 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Matched placebo Hydroxychloroquine (- daily dosing and matched placebo hydroxychloroquine - weekly dosing.) Form: |
T45 |
5227-5233 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table. |
T46 |
5234-5240 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Route: |
T47 |
5241-5246 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Oral. |
T48 |
5247-5257 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Frequency: |
T49 |
5258-5308 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Matched placebo hydroxychloroquine - daily dosing: |
T50 |
5309-5318 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 1-2: |
T51 |
5319-5389 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Loading Phase - 2 tablets taken twice daily for 2 days Days 3 onwards: |
T52 |
5390-5511 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 1 tablet taken once daily for 90 days (~3 months) Matched placebo hydroxychloroquine - weekly dosing: |
T53 |
5512-5527 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Days 3 onwards: |
T54 |
5528-5737 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Maintenance Phase - 2 tablets taken once a week on the same day each week (every 7th day) for 90 days (~3 months) A schematic of the dosing schedule can be found in the full study protocol (Additional File 1). |
T55 |
5738-5752 |
Sentence |
denotes |
MAIN OUTCOMES: |
T56 |
5753-5893 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Time to diagnosis of positive COVID-19 disease (defined by record of date of symptoms onset and confirmed by laboratory test) RANDOMISATION: |
T57 |
5894-6059 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Participants will be randomised to either hydroxychloroquine dosed daily with weekly placebo, HCQ dosed weekly with daily placebo, or placebo dosed daily and weekly. |
T58 |
6060-6204 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Randomisation will be in a 3:3:2 ratio [hydroxychloroquine-(daily), hydroxychloroquine-(weekly), placebo], using stratified block randomisation. |
T59 |
6205-6279 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Random block sizes will be used, and stratification will be by study site. |
T60 |
6280-6299 |
Sentence |
denotes |
BLINDING (MASKING): |
T61 |
6300-6438 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Participants and trial investigators consenting participants, delivering trial assessments and procedures will be blinded to intervention. |
T62 |
6439-6478 |
Sentence |
denotes |
NUMBERS TO BE RANDOMISED (SAMPLE SIZE): |
T63 |
6479-6642 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A sufficient number of participants will be enrolled so that approximately 1000 participants in total will have data suitable for the primary statistical analysis. |
T64 |
6643-6790 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is anticipated that approximately 1,200 participants will need to be enrolled in total, to allow for a 20% dropout over the period of the trial. |
T65 |
6791-6975 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This would result in approximately 450:450:300 participants randomised to hydroxychloroquine daily, hydroxychloroquine weekly+daily matched placebo or matched-placebo daily and weekly. |
T66 |
6976-6989 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TRIAL STATUS: |
T67 |
6990-7055 |
Sentence |
denotes |
V 1.0, 7th April 2020 EU Clinical Trials Register EudraCT Number: |
T68 |
7056-7092 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2020-001331-26 Date of registration: |
T69 |
7093-7161 |
Sentence |
denotes |
14th April 2020 Trial registered before first participant enrolment. |
T70 |
7162-7228 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Trial site is Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. |
T71 |
7229-7266 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recruitment started on 11th May 2020. |
T72 |
7267-7323 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is anticipated that the trial will run for 12 months. |
T73 |
7324-7384 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The recruitment end date cannot yet be accurately predicted. |
T74 |
7385-7399 |
Sentence |
denotes |
FULL PROTOCOL: |
T75 |
7400-7508 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The full protocol is attached as an additional file, accessible from the Trials website (Additional file 1). |
T76 |
7509-7689 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the interest of expediting dissemination of this material, the familiar formatting has been eliminated; this Letter serves as a summary of the key elements of the full protocol. |
T77 |
7690-7774 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The study protocol has been reported in accordance with the Standard Protocol Items: |
T78 |
7775-7866 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recommendations for Clinical Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) guidelines (Additional file 2). |