Could a single pill shorten the flu? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07314905

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether a single dose of baloxavir helps non-hospitalized adults with mild-to-moderate influenza recover faster compared to a placebo. About 264 participants will be enrolled within 5 days of symptoms and tracked until they feel fully recovered. The study is part of a larger platform trial that can adapt to test other respiratory treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Baloxavir (a single-dose antiviral pill)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple, one-dose treatment to help people recover faster from the flu at home.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage sub-study within a larger platform trial, so results are uncertain. Baloxavir may not speed recovery more than placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 influenza respiratory tract infectious disorder swine influenza

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Unity Health Toronto

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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