Can a 15-Day antiviral course ease long COVID?

NCT ID NCT05576662

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking Paxlovid for 15 days reduces severe Long COVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. 168 adults with persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the treatment improved symptom severity at 10 weeks.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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