RCT: Convalescent plasma does not improve outcomes and may be harmful to hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Convalescent plasma for hospitalized patients with COVID-19: an open-label, randomized controlled trial – Nature Medicine

News release: Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients – McMaster University

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NIH study shows no significant benefit of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 outpatients with early symptoms.

M-A: Convalescent plasma is safe but does not improve outcomes in the treatment of COVID-19.

RECOVERY Trial: No benefit from convalescent plasma in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19.

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A randomized trial in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 showed no benefit and potentially increased harm associated with the use of convalescent plasma, according to a @NatureMedicine paper. https://t.co/7JFhEXLmbA pic.twitter.com/Q3e50Q0I7T

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