Can a simple inhaled drug help COVID-19 patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT04469491

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether inhaling a medicine called interferon beta 1b can help hospitalized COVID-19 patients who need extra oxygen. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces how much oxygen they need over 15 days. The study includes 74 adults with confirmed COVID-19 who are already on oxygen therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Compiègne-Noyon

    Compiègne, 60200, France

  • CH d'Abbeville

    Abbeville, 80142, France

  • CH de Saint-Quentin

    Saint-Quentin, 02100, France

  • CH de Tourcoing

    Tourcoing, 59208, France

  • CH de l'Arrondissement de Montreuil-sur-mer

    Rang-du-Fliers, 62180, France

  • CH de valenciennes

    Valenciennes, 59322, France

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France

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