Could an OCD drug ease long COVID brain fog and fatigue?

NCT ID NCT05874037

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether fluvoxamine, an FDA-approved OCD medication, can improve long COVID symptoms like trouble concentrating, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Researchers enrolled 191 adults in Missouri and Illinois who had COVID at least 3 months earlier. Participants took fluvoxamine or a placebo and rated their symptoms daily to see if the drug helped.

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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