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Long Covid Intervention
What do you think about Immunological intervention like Pattersons protocol (Maraviroc + Statin) for Fatigue or PEM(Post exertional malaise) and more symptoms caused by Long Covid or PASC? There are many studies showing Long COVID causes immunological dysfunction or even autoimmunity.Would you prescribe this to someone suffering from Long COVID? Why are there no clinical trials for Long COVID in India whereas US and other EU nations are thriving? And if there are no clinical trials atleast we could look at those happening outside of India and start prescribing such drugs.
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Your understanding is correct,
The Patterson protocol is based on targeting immune dysfunction, and some small studies and case series have shown symptom improvement.
Current evidence is limited mostly small case series, not large randomized trials
There is no strong guideline recommendation yet
most physicians are cautious not because the idea is wrong, but because evidence is still evolving.
Regarding India
Clinical trials require funding, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure
In selected cases, some specialists may consider such therapies, but only after careful evaluation and risk benefit discussion.
This is a complex condition and needs individualized planning.
Please book a consultation so we can go through your history, symptoms like fatigue and PEM, and discuss safe, evidence based options in detail
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Please share details of your medical history then I can help you.
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"The Patterson’s Protocol (using Maraviroc and Statins) is an experimental immunological intervention based on the theory that Long COVID is caused by persistent viral fragments (S1 protein) trapped in non-classical monocytes. While some studies outside India show promising results in reducing Fatigue and Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM), it is currently considered experimental and is not yet a part of the standard clinical guidelines in India."
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Its a hypothesis.without evidence in India, nothing is prescribable.
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Nothing prooved
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Correct
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evalauted
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sowmya
General Practitioner
13 yrs exp
Udupi
Not all the information about all the clinical trials are available for general public. That could be the reason.Regarding your query regarding immunological intervention , you could consult a specialist in that field.
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