New hope for long COVID heart sufferers: drug combo trial launches
NCT ID NCT05619653
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a combination of anti-inflammatory and heart-protecting drugs can reduce symptoms and heart damage in people with Long COVID who have ongoing heart inflammation. About 279 adults with heart inflammation seen on MRI will receive either the drug combo or a placebo for several months. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve heart function and reduce symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Locations
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Institute for experimental and translational cardiovascular imaging
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60596, Germany
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University Hospital Greifswald
Greifswald, 17475, Germany
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University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus KIEL
Kiel, 24105, Germany
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University Hospital Ulm
Ulm, 89081, Germany
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University Medical Centre Vienna
Vienna, 1090, Austria