Breath of hope: inhaled blood thinner tested to save ventilated COVID patients
Disease control
Completed
This international study tested whether inhaling a mist containing heparin, a common blood thinner, could help COVID-19 patients who need breathing machines. Researchers wanted to see if this treatment could help patients get off ventilators faster and improve survival. The trial…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Australian National University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC