Severe acute respiratory syndrome
MONDO:0005091A viral respiratory infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. It is transmitted through close person-to-person contact. It is manifested with high fever, headache, dry cough and myalgias. It may progress to pneumonia and cause death.
Also known as: SARS, SARS coronavirus caused disease or disorder, SARS coronavirus disease or disorder, SARS coronavirus infectious disease, acute respiratory coronavirus infection
31 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to save lives in severe viral lung infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called tozorakimab in about 2,870 adults hospitalized with a viral lung infection who need extra oxygen. Participants receive either a single dose of tozorakimab or a placebo, added to standard care. The main goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor cells stop viruses after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take on viruses after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New pill may stop COVID-19 after exposure – trial underway
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pill called mitoquinone can prevent COVID-19 in healthy adults who have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19. About 112 participants will receive either the pill or a placebo. The goal is to see if it stops infection and reduces symptoms.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to track viruses in healthy and immunocompromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect samples and medical information from people of all ages who have or have been exposed to viral infections, including COVID-19 and herpes. Researchers want to understand how viruses affect healthy individuals versus those with weakened immune systems. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surveillance study aims to spot respiratory outbreaks before they spread
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks respiratory infections in thousands of patients across China to build a better early warning system. Researchers collect routine medical data and samples to identify which germs are circulating and how the body responds. The goal is to help hospitals and health …
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan reveals hidden immune activity in COVID survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET-CT scan to track immune cells in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Up to 80 adults who had COVID-19 will get a tiny dose of a tracer to see where immune cells are active in their bodies. The goal is to learn more about how the immune system re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CellSight Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC