Study Summary
This trial will see if hydroxychloroquine can help reduce brain swelling after surgery.
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Postoperative day 1-5
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Side Effects for
Trial Design
5 Treatment Groups
Phase 3
1 of 5
Phase 1
1 of 5
Phase 4
1 of 5
Phase 2
1 of 5
Phase 5
1 of 5
Experimental Treatment
30 Total Participants · 5 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Hydroxychloroquine · No Placebo Group · Phase 4
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
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How many people are researchers hoping to enroll in this clinical trial?
"That is correct. The website clinicaltrials.gov has information stating that this clinical trial is looking for participants. The original posting was on 6/19/2017, and it was updated on 1/25/2022. They are looking for 30 participants total, from 1 location." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any remaining opportunities for patients to join this clinical trial?
"The aforementioned website contains information that this study is still recruiting patients. The trial was first posted on 6/19/2017 and updated as recently as 1/25/2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are hydroxychloroquine's most common indications?
"Hydroxychloroquine is an effective medication for treating malaria, q fever, and rheumatoid arthritis." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Has the FDA released a statement about Hydroxychloroquine?
"Hydroxychloroquine is a Phase 4 treatment, which means that it has been approved, and thus received a safety score of 3." - Anonymous Online Contributor