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Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is leading a clinical trial to understand if hydroxychloroquine, a well-known drug used for malaria and rheumatologic conditions, is safe and effective in treating hospitalized adults with COVID-19.