To support a randomized clinical trial to investigate whether vaccination with BCG is able to decrease the incidence and severity of COVID-19 infection in elderly individuals.

Key facts

Disease
COVID-19
Funder
Emergent Ventures Fast Grants
Principal Investigator
Dr. Mihai Netea
Research Location
Netherlands
Lead Research Institution
Radboud University Medical Center
Research Priority Alignment
N/A

Research Category
Clinical characterisation and management
Research Subcategory
Supportive care, processes of care and management
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
Randomized Controlled Trial
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Adults (18 and older)Older adults (65 and older)
Vulnerable Population
Unspecified
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified

Abstract