Trial Outcomes & Findings for Metabolic Effects of Hydroxychloroquine (NCT NCT02026232)

NCT ID: NCT02026232

Last Updated: 2023-12-28

Results Overview

determined by fasting blood glucose performed at baseline and follow-up

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

4 weeks

Results posted on

2023-12-28

Participant Flow

Two participants withdrew consent prior to the baseline visit. After the baseline visit, participants were randomized to either the hydroxychloroquine group or the placebo group.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Overall Study
STARTED
10
11
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Overall Study
incomplete visit/missing data
3
2

Baseline Characteristics

Metabolic Effects of Hydroxychloroquine

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
n=7 Participants
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
n=9 Participants
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Total
n=16 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
55 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 • n=5 Participants
61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7 • n=7 Participants
59 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: randomized participants

determined by fasting blood glucose performed at baseline and follow-up

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
n=7 Participants
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
n=9 Participants
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Effect of HCQ on Fasting Blood Glucose
Baseline Glucose (mg/dL)
186.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 64.5
163.1 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 22.5
Effect of HCQ on Fasting Blood Glucose
Follow-up Glucose (mg/dL)
165.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 67.1
158.8 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 38.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: Randomized Participants

determined by lipid profile with calculated LDL performed at baseline and follow-up

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
n=7 Participants
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
n=9 Participants
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Effect of HCQ on Fasting Low Density Lipoprotein
Baseline - LDL (mg/dL)
90.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 21.4
92.8 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 26.2
Effect of HCQ on Fasting Low Density Lipoprotein
Follow-up - LDL (mg/dL)
72.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 21.6
87.7 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 23.8

Adverse Events

Hydroxychloroquine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Hydroxychloroquine
n=10 participants at risk
hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine: 200mg twice daily
Placebo
n=11 participants at risk
hydroxychloroquine placebo twice daily for 4 weeks Hydroxychloroquine Placebo: 200mg placebo twice daily
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Drop in hematocrit
30.0%
3/10 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events will be monitored during the study -- approximately 1 month of study participation
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events will be monitored during the study -- approximately 1 month of study participation

Additional Information

Dr. Janet McGill

Washington University School of Medicine

Phone: 314-273-3929

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place