MitoQ and exercise: a new hope for Long-COVID recovery in older adults?
NCT ID NCT05373043
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether a dietary supplement called MitoQ, combined with exercise rehabilitation, can improve blood vessel function in older Veterans (age 50+) who have Long-COVID. The goal is to speed up recovery and reduce long-term health problems. Researchers will measure changes in blood vessel health over time in 300 participants.
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VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Mitoquinone (MitoQ) dietary supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement-and-exercise plan to help older adults recover from Long-COVID and improve blood vessel health.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 300 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. MitoQ is a supplement, not a proven treatment, and the study focuses on blood vessel function, not direct symptom relief.
Conditions
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