Salt water gargle study for COVID-19 fizzles out early
NCT ID NCT04382131
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether rinsing the nose and gargling with salt water could help people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 feel better faster. Only 16 adults in the UK took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this simple home remedy could reduce how long symptoms lasted.
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NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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