Can paxlovid beat long COVID? major trial reveals results

NCT ID NCT05965726

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether the antiviral drug Paxlovid can help people with Long COVID by clearing leftover virus or calming an overactive immune system. Nearly 1,000 adults took either Paxlovid or a placebo for different lengths of time. Researchers tracked improvements in thinking, dizziness, and energy levels over 90 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

long COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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Locations

  • All sites listed under NCT05595369

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States