The Effect of Melatonin and Vitamin C on COVID-19

The Effect of Melatonin and Vitamin C on COVID-19

This is a double-blind placebo controlled trial that seeks to evaluate the impact of melatonin and vitamin C on symptoms and outcomes of patients with COVID-19.

Inclusion Criteria

• COVID-19 positive test (outpatient testing),
• Age >50 (chosen based greater risk for older patients to be vitamin deficient, age >65 not used so as not to be too restrictive in the inclusion criteria)
• Experiencing symptoms for <5 days prior to enrollment
• Able to read and write in English or Spanish
• Able to access REDCap daily
• Valid email address
• Current has a Lancaster General Health primary care physician

Exclusion Criteria

• COVID-19 test ordered pre-procedure for asymptomatic screening
• Currently taking vitamin C supplements
• Currently taking melatonin supplements
• Currently hospitalized
• Deceased
• Currently pregnant
• Currently incarcerated