New drug shows promise against severe COVID-19 lung infection

NCT ID NCT04345614

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called Auxora in 314 people with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The goal was to see if it helps patients recover faster and reduces the need for breathing machines or death. Participants received either Auxora or a placebo through an IV over 48 hours, along with standard treatments like remdesivir or steroids.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aurora Baycare

    Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54311, United States

  • Baton Rouge General

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • John Peter Smith Hospital

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

  • Long Beach Memorial

    Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

  • Maine Medical Center

    Portland, Maine, 04102, United States

  • Methodist Hospital

    Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426, United States

  • National Jewish Health / St. Joseph's Hospital

    Denver, Colorado, 80220, United States

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Regions Hospital

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

  • Sharp Memorial San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Sinai Grace

    Detroit, Michigan, 48235, United States

  • Texas Tech University Medical Center

    El Paso, Texas, 79905, United States

  • University of Southern California / LA County

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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