COVID-19 drug trial halted early: aprepitant shows no clear benefit

NCT ID NCT04470622

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether the drug aprepitant could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 27 people. Researchers aimed to see if the drug reduced the need for breathing support or shortened hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    Sheffield, Alabama, 35660, United States

  • University of California, Irvine Medical Center

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Yale University School of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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