Could a neck injection ease long COVID fatigue and brain fog?
NCT ID NCT07374562
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single injection near a nerve cluster in the neck (stellate ganglion block) can reduce long COVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and trouble breathing. About 40 adults with persistent symptoms will receive either the active injection or a placebo. Researchers will track their progress for 26 weeks using questionnaires and simple physical tests.
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Conditions
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Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire régional
RECRUITINGTrois-Rivières, Quebec, G8Z 3R9, Canada
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