Acupuncture and herbs for long COVID
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This small study tests whether acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help relieve common long COVID symptoms like fatigue, cough, brain fog, and pain. It might be a good fit if you are struggling with ongoing symptoms after COVID and are looking for a treatment approach that isn't just more medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a confirmed case of COVID-19 (with a doctor's note or positive test).
- You have at least one of these long COVID symptoms that started after your COVID illness and have lasted for 4 weeks or more: fatigue, cough, brain fog, trouble sleeping, depression, anxiety, joint or muscle pain, or stomach issues.
- You are willing to attend acupuncture sessions and take herbal supplements as directed.
- You can read and understand English, and you are able to give informed consent.
- You have not used acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine in the past 3 months, and you are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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