Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Long COVID clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 8 recruiting long covid studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT07108036RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Anktiva for Long COVID Symptoms
This trial tests a medicine called Anktiva to see if it can help people with Long COVID. It's for adults who had a confirmed COVID-19 infection and now have lasting symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or trouble breathing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06631287RecruitingPhase 3
Testing baricitinib for persistent long COVID symptoms
This trial tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib can improve persistent long COVID symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath. You may qualify if you had COVID-19 at least 6 months ago and still have bothersome symptoms that affect your daily life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04362150Recruiting
Study of long-term effects after COVID-19 infection
This study follows adults who had COVID-19 to learn how the illness can affect health over the long term. It may help researchers understand lasting symptoms and who is at higher risk, which could improve future care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT07770022Recruiting
Long COVID biomarker study for UCSF participants
This study looks for signs of Long COVID in the blood and gut to better understand the condition. If you have Long COVID or were exposed to the virus without developing it, you may be able to help.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05833217Recruiting
Study for persistent COVID symptoms with insulin resistance
This trial studies people who have ongoing effects after COVID (often called PASC) and may be related to weight and insulin resistance. It may help researchers find better ways to understand the condition and improve treatment.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06257420Enrolling by invitation
Low-dose rapamycin for ME/CFS and Long-COVID
This trial tests whether a low dose of rapamycin, a drug that may help regulate the immune system, can improve symptoms in people with ME/CFS or Long-COVID.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07074158Enrolling by invitation
Looking for long COVID clues in blood
This study compares the blood of people with ongoing long COVID symptoms to healthy people, to look for differences in immune signals and gut bacteria. It could help find better ways to diagnose or treat long COVID.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06142253Recruiting
Water exercise for long COVID brain fog
This study tests whether water-based exercise (like swimming or water aerobics) helps veterans recover from long COVID, especially brain fog and memory problems. If you're a veteran with ongoing thinking issues after COVID-19, this may help you improve your symptoms over 8 months.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–89
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Long COVID trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting long covid studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center · 2 studies
- Center For Complex Diseases
- Clinical and Translational Research Unit
- Stanford Health Care
- Sutter Health
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
What taking part in a long covid study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting long covid studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there long covid clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting long covid studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a long covid study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a long covid trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New long covid studies open near San Francisco regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.