Could a common supplement ease long COVID in teens?
NCT ID NCT07682402
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study investigates whether taking taurine—a natural amino acid found in the body and sold as a supplement—can help adolescents aged 10 to 17 who have Long COVID. Researchers will measure taurine levels in the blood and track changes in symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and mood over three months. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach could offer relief for a condition that currently has no proven treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- taurine
- What this could lead to
- If taurine helps, it could point toward a simple, natural supplement to ease Long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in teens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Taurine is generally safe but may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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