Could an antiviral pill ease long COVID?
NCT ID NCT06161688
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the antiviral drug ensitrelvir can help people with Long COVID by clearing leftover virus from the body. About 40 adults with persistent symptoms will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug improves physical health and reduces symptoms like fatigue and pain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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