Could a common blood thinner help COVID patients breathe on their own?
NCT ID NCT04545541
First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a blood thinner (heparin) as a mist to COVID-19 patients on breathing machines could help them recover faster. Researchers combined results from several small trials in Australia, Ireland, the US, and the UK. The goal was to see if the treatment increased the number of days patients were alive and off the ventilator.
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Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, Maryland, 21701, United States
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