Assessment of effect of steam inhalation, saline gargling and povidone Iodine gargling on reduction of symptoms and prevention of spread of COVID 19

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: B972- Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereHealth Condition 2: J128- Other viral pneumonia

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/09/027687
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Shobha

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2020-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

I.All patients with age more than 18 years who are asymptomatic,mild cases of COVID-19 who are under home isolation

II.COVID-19 positive cases under home isolation who consents for the study

III.Household contacts of home isolated COVID-19 patients who are able to understand and follow/perform the interventions.

Exclusion Criteria

i.Patients with known history of immuno-suppressive disorders

ii.Patients with known history of hyperthyroidism and other thyroid diseases and with symptoms suggestive of thyroid dysfunction like tremors, palpitation, heat/cold intolerance, lethargy, menstrual irregularities etc

iii.Pregnant and lactating women

iv.Patients with nasal polyps, recurrent nasal bleeding

v.Patients with known allergy to iodine and its compounds and on Lithium therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified