Could an antiviral pill ease long COVID? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT06161688

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether the antiviral drug ensitrelvir can help people with long COVID by targeting leftover virus in the body. About 40 adults with long COVID symptoms will receive either the drug or a placebo for 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in physical health and symptom severity to see if the treatment works.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

Conditions

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