Selection, screening and eligibility, enrollment and management
COVID-19 illness
ADVERSE EVENTS
During the first pandemic wave, all cases of COVID-19 including mild and suspected cases were to be admitted in Government accredited hospitals (COVID-19) [In the current study, the study investigators enrolled mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 which was classified as per Indian guidelines and clinical judgment [Adult patients with a typical COVID-19 illness and a confirmed diagnosis were selected and after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria described in the protocol (enclosed, An Ayurvedic and a modern medicine physician in the study team supervised medical management on daily basis and along with nursing and paramedic personnel ensured drug compliance and reporting of all adverse events (AE). However, final decisions pertaining to the medical management of COVID-19 and recovery were taken by an independent hospital COVID-19 physician (blinded to treatment allocation). Patients and study personnel were aware of the specific study intervention allocation (open label).