Could a 5-Day antiviral course be the key to long COVID relief?

NCT ID NCT05911906

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the antiviral drug remdesivir can reduce symptoms of Long COVID. 73 adults with confirmed Long COVID received the drug for five days, and researchers checked their symptoms and health before and after treatment. The main goal was to see if this approach is practical and worth testing in a larger trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

    Chesterfield, S42 7JE, United Kingdom

  • Royal Derby Hospital (UHDB)

    Derby, D22 3NE, United Kingdom

  • University of Derby

    Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

  • University of Exeter / Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT

    Exeter, EX4 4PY, United Kingdom

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