11 March 2021 - Late treatment study
Safety and efficacy of Favipiravir in moderate to severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia
et al., International Immunopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107522 (Peer Reviewed)
RCT late stage patients (median SpO2 89), 193 treated with favipiravir, 187 with lopinavir/ritonavir, showing no significant differences in mortality, intubation, or ICU admission.
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risk of death, 19.2% higher, RR 1.19, p = 0.54, treatment 26 of 190 (13.7%), control 21 of 183 (11.5%).
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risk of mechanical ventilation, 53.0% higher, RR 1.53, p = 0.15, treatment 27 of 190 (14.2%), control 17 of 183 (9.3%).
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risk of ICU admission, 19.4% higher, RR 1.19, p = 0.56, treatment 31 of 190 (16.3%), control 25 of 183 (13.7%).
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| Effect extraction follows pre-specified rules prioritizing more serious outcomes. |
Solaymani-Dodaran et al., 3/11/2021, Randomized Controlled Trial, Iran, Middle East, peer-reviewed, 44 authors, this trial compares with another treatment - results may be better when compared to placebo.
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