Povidone-Iodine Vs Essential Oil Vs Tap Water Gargling For COVID-19 Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-07-06
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of regular gargling to eliminate severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the throat and nasopharynx. This 4
arms interventional study compares the effect of gargling using povidone-iodine, essential
oils- based, tap water with control (no intervention) among Stage 1 coronavirus disease-2019
(COVID-19) patients.
Findings from this study will provide new insight into the importance of gargling in the
treatment and prevention of COVID-19.