Salt water gargle study for COVID-19 fizzles out early

NCT ID NCT04382131

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 respiratory tract infectious disorder viral infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NHS Lothian

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom