The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Xylitol plus Grapefruit Seed Extract (Xlear) nasal spray as an adjunct treatment of COVID-19.
After being informed about the study and potential risk, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a brief screening period to determine eligibility for the study. Once eligibility is confirmed, patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized placebo control manner. Patient will be assigned to Xlear (2 puffs per nosetrils, every 3-4 hours a day) or placebo. Patient will be followed for 1 week. Inflammatory markers will be obtained on Day 4 and repeat COVID-19 RT PCR on Day 7. Follow up will be done on Day 14 for all patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Randomized to placebo and Xlear
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Miami, Florida, United States
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States
Change from baseline reactive to non-reactive on COVID 19 RT PCR in 7 days
The COVID 19 RT PCR is the gold standard in detecting presence of COVID-19 in patients. The average time from reactivity to non-reactivity is 14 days,
Time frame: Baseline and 7 days
Change of time to clinical recovery from baseline within 7 days
Change in clinical symptoms including but not limited to agnosmia, ageusia, fever, congestion and other clinical symptoms associated with mild COVID-19 infection.
Time frame: Baseline and 7 days
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