Earthworm enzyme trial aims to ease long covid and chronic fatigue
NCT ID NCT06511050
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a dietary supplement called lumbrokinase in 120 adults with Long Covid, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or ME/CFS. Participants take the supplement daily for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves overall health and quality of life, as measured by a simple health rating scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
lumbrokinase (a dietary supplement derived from earthworms)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with these chronic fatigue conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early pilot study with only 120 people, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may not work or could cause side effects.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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