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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

long COVID-19 Lyme disease myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE)

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

    Contact

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••