AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – PharmaTex Research, a scientific analysis facility in Amarillo, is taking steps with a new study that goals to stop the unfold of the coronavirus.
“A virus is ready to mutate very simply which is why it’s nonetheless round,” says Dr. David Brabham, president, PharmaTex Analysis. “Our present pressure is inflicting little or no illness however definitely is current in a whole lot of households.”
The examine is a capsule taken twice a day for 5 days and the researchers will monitor the signs of the individuals for a month.
To take part, somebody in your family should take a look at constructive for COVID-19 and also you have to be unvaccinated.
“The inhabitants is exclusive right here to west Texas,” says Dr. Brabham. “We would like our inhabitants to be represented as we’re making an attempt to determine what medicines are and will not be going to work in these sorts of trials.”
200 individuals had been enrolled in a earlier COVID-19 trial and PharmaTex believes individuals may also have an interest within the prevention of COVID-19.
“It’s nice to present them choices the place there will not be any proper now,” says Megan Hazelrigg, scientific analysis coordinator, PharmaTex Analysis. “We don’t have any authorized prophylactic medicines.”
The examine is free and individuals could make as much as $1,300.
“It’s a troublesome time with the price of all the things proper now,” says Hazelrigg. “This examine really reimburses them for his or her time and their journey so they’re able to additionally make just a little bit of additional cash to assist with these bills.”
The examine began in August and will likely be concluded in November.
“If there’s a preventative measure we wish to take part within the analysis to seek out that,” says Hazelrigg.
To enroll in the examine name (806) 355-2581.
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