Could a simple protein help kids fight COVID-19?
NCT ID NCT05855330
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving arginine, a natural protein, can improve energy production in cells of children hospitalized with COVID-19. About 21 kids aged 3 to 21 will receive one of three doses of arginine three times a day for up to five days. Researchers will measure changes in mitochondrial function and related blood markers to see if the treatment helps.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Arthur M. Blank
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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