Testing antivirals to help Long COVID symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether medicines that fight viruses (similar to those used for herpes or COVID) can reduce Long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. Researchers believe lingering viruses or viral reactivation may drive Long COVID, and this trial will see if antiviral drugs help.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–65 years old and have been diagnosed with Long COVID
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the next 6 months
- You have a clean urine drug screen (no methamphetamine, cocaine, PCP, or undisclosed amphetamines/opioids)
- If you have depression, it must be mild to moderate and stable for at least 3 months with no suicidal thoughts
- You do not have ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) or a prior ME/CFS diagnosis in the last 5 years
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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