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
62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a One-Minute chair test predict COVID-19 hospital needs?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a one-minute sit-to-stand test could help emergency doctors decide if COVID-19 patients need hospital care. The test measures oxygen levels and breathing effort during repeated standing from a chair. The trial aimed to reduce unnecessary hospital stays b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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HIV drug fails to prove COVID-19 prevention in abandoned trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether a daily pill used for HIV (TAF/FTC) could prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers at high risk of exposure. Over 1,300 workers were randomly assigned to get the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The trial was stopped early, so it's unclear if the drug had a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC