Claim: Proving that a given drug is an efficient and safe treatment for a disease is a lengthy process that requires well-designed clinical studies. The gold standard for clinical studies is the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, which involves a large number of patients in multiple hospitals. While some clinical data suggests…
Fact-check: Strong evidence lacking to support claim that ivermectin is a cure for COVID-19; there are only limited clinical results at this stage - Science Feedback
Verdict: strong evidence lacking to support claim that ivermectin is a cure for covid-19; there are only limited clinical results at this stage
Organisation: Science Feedback
Author: Pablo Rougerie
Date published: 2021-01-16T09:56:11