An Update on A5395

ACTG recently announced that it has stopped enrolling A5395, our clinical trial evaluating whether hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19. This action was taken when it was determined that the rate of participant enrollment was insufficient for the trial to meet its objectives in a timely manner. No safety concerns were associated with the trial. ACTG remains highly involved in efforts to address COVID-19, having been asked to lead a Master Adaptive protocol under the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccine (ACTIV) Operation Warp Speed. This trial (ACTG 5401 or ACTIV-2) will evaluate multiple monoclonal antibodies and other small molecules for outpatient COVID treatment. The trial is set to open at the end of July.”