Highlights
Clinical trials of HCQ/CQ for COVID-19 had several methodological limitations.
Lack of reporting/adjustment of baseline disease severity confounded trial outcomes.
The trials did not meet the CONSORT criteria in full for reporting harms data.
The trials were associated with a moderate to high risk of bias.
The safety and effectiveness of HCQ/CQ for COVID-19 cannot be established.
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