Could a weight loss drug ease long COVID's debilitating fatigue?

NCT ID NCT07128082

Summary

This study is testing whether the medication tirzepatide (brand name Zepbound) can reduce symptoms of Long COVID, especially severe fatigue. It involves 1,000 adults in the U.S. with Long COVID who will be randomly assigned to take either the real medication or a placebo pill for 12 months. The entire study is conducted remotely from participants' homes to see if the drug improves their energy levels and overall health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Scripps Research

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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